Bad credit ratings can cost borrowers an extra $177,000 in mortgage repayments
Credit ratings provider Credit Simple found a bad credit rating can cost an extra $177,607 in repayments over a 25 year home loan.
February 25, 2020
It takes first home buyers 44 hours to find a property
It takes longer than the average working week for first home buyers to find their 'dream' property, according to new research from St. George.
February 24, 2020
ANZ slashes fixed home loan rates by up to 86 basis points
ANZ has today made a raft of cuts to its fixed rate home loans for both investors and owner-occupiers by as much as 86 basis points.
February 21, 2020
Unemployment is now 5.3%, heightening chance of RBA rate cut
Unemployment data for January released by the ABS today is up 0.2% to 5.3%.
February 20, 2020
Real wages fell in the December quarter by 0.2%
Wages rose 0.5% in the December 2019 quarter, while inflation was 0.7% in the same period.
February 19, 2020
RBA hints another rate cut could happen by mid-2020
Despite better than expected unemployment figures and the recent acceleration in home loan lending, Australia's central bank has left the door open to a rate cut in 2020.
February 18, 2020
New Aussie fintech 'Hay' to offer digital transaction account optimised for travellers
There's yet another fintech new to Australia, this time with a 'membership bonus' for its first 10,000 customers.
February 18, 2020
How renting a three bedroom house got cheaper in the last 20 years
Analysis released by the Productivity Commission today shows how much stronger the average Aussie's purchasing power is compared to 20 years ago.
February 17, 2020
Is it a good idea to buy a car at auction?
You can auction a house, so why not a car? Car auctions can be one way to buy a cheap set of wheels, but there are a few things you should know before sticking your hand up.
February 17, 2020
Should I get a car loan if I’m a student?
Being a young driver can be tough, especially if you’re a sensible motorist, and it’s tempting to get a car loan to get a fancier or newer car, but should you?
February 16, 2020
