Rushing stricter payday lending criteria through the Senate door
Consumer Action has flagged concern about the potential rollback of responsible lending criteria when it comes to payday lending.
September 28, 2020
Illawarra Credit Union introduces a sub-2% home loan, Tic:Toc winds down fixed rate
While the Dragons are out of NRL finals contention, Illawarra Credit Union gave something to smile about with a new sub-2% home loan.
September 25, 2020
Workers spent $1,138 on average to set up WFH stations
A new survey commissioned by Lenovo found 40% of respondents paid an average of $1,138 to set up working from home stations.
September 24, 2020
NRA guns for $6,000 small business stimulus package
The National Retailers Association and digital agency Xugar are calling for a $6,000 stimulus package to help small businesses build up their online business.
September 24, 2020
First home buyers worse off than a year ago despite COVID-19 downturn
New research from Domain reveals first home buyers are taking up to 6.5 years to save for a house deposit, up 2.6% from a year ago.
September 24, 2020
Push to reward landlords for providing energy-efficient rental homes
In a new push from a housing research institute, landlords could be incentivised to make their investment homes more energy efficient.
September 23, 2020
Would credit regulation kill buy now, pay later platforms?
Amid the surging use of buy now pay later platforms, there have been persistent calls for tighter regulation. But how would these platforms cope with stricter credit rules?
September 22, 2020
Reserve Bank hints at cash rate cut and other 'intervention'
In a speech today Reserve Bank deputy governor Guy Debelle hinted at negative interest rates and other 'interventions' to assist the economy.
September 22, 2020
Australians flock to international shares as local dividends nosedive
Online share trading platform CMC Markets has seen an uptick in international market investing, as users seek diversity and chase capital gains.
September 21, 2020
Gateway Bank slashes home loans by up to 124 basis points
In a subdued week for rate movements, Gateway Bank led the charge, with its biggest cuts coming in the investment home loan space.
September 18, 2020
