How can I get a car loan for a private sale?
You might think it’s easier to get car finance for a new or used car from a dealer, but you can get car loans for used cars sold privately, too.
May 06, 2020
First home buyers still flooding market despite COVID-19 lending woes
Loan values for first home buyers increased in March despite soft results in other areas, according to newly released data.
May 06, 2020
Almost one million jobs lost, wages down by 8% in a month
In damning figures released by the Australia Bureau of Statistics today, COVID-19 has led to 975,000 jobs losses and a 8.2% fall in wages in just one month.
May 05, 2020
ME hikes home loans by up to 30 basis points
ME on Friday raised certain owner occupier fixed home loan interest rates by up to 30 basis points after they were reduced in late March.
May 04, 2020
What is an RMBS?
Mortgage-backed securities, infamous for playing a part in triggering the 2007-08 global financial crisis, have a colourful reputation. You may heard of them through films like The Big Short and Inside Job. But what is a mortgage backed security? It’s a lot simpler than you think.
April 30, 2020
What are the top selling green cars?
Some lenders in Australia are offering discounted interest rates on car loans for cars that are considered ‘green’. You might be surprised to know which cars qualify.
April 30, 2020
Used car sales skyrocket despite new car sales slump
Car auction site Pickles had a huge uptick in used car sales in March, despite new car sales declining for 24 months in a row.
April 30, 2020
Banks to issue half a million debit cards to passbook holders
Two major banking associations today said its members will issue 'a record number' of debit cards to help isolated or vulnerable customers.
April 29, 2020
Fill up now before travel restrictions are eased, experts say
Petrol prices hit 15-17 year lows across the capital cities, but CommBank and RACQ say you should fill up now before states ease travel restrictions.
April 28, 2020
Is my car insurer offering coronavirus policy relief?
COVID-19 has left many battling their budgets, but a few insurance companies are offering policy relief - so what is your insurer offering?
April 27, 2020
