Commonwealth Bank cuts fixed home loan rates by up to 90 basis points
One of Australia’s biggest banks has cut fixed home loan interest rates by as much as 90 basis points, effective Tuesday 24 September.
September 25, 2019
Apartment plague ‘the Australian property market’s biggest ever issue’
There is a huge difference in price growth between houses and apartments in Australian cities, and it could be one of the biggest issues Australian property markets have ever seen.
September 24, 2019
Loans.com.au launches new low-rate investment home loans
Leading fintech lender loans.com.au has today released two new investment home loan products: the Smart Investor home loans.
September 23, 2019
Australia’s parking costs among the highest in the world
Australia is the most expensive country in the world for daily parking in absolute terms, a global study has found.
September 20, 2019
The ACCC wants another banking inquiry
ACCC chairman Rod Sims has reportedly sought approval from Treasurer Josh Frydenberg to conduct another inquiry into banks, according to government and regulatory sources.
September 18, 2019
Who Offers Samsung Pay in Australia?
Regardless of whether you think the smartphone has changed the world for better or for worse, there’s no denying it has its uses. You can use it to open and close various apps while you’re bored, and you can use them to avoid making eye contact with strangers on the bus.
September 18, 2019
Can customer-owned banks keep pace with rate cuts?
With interest rates on many savings accounts and term deposits already at or approaching 0% p.a, many banks, particularly small customer-owned institutions, are expected to struggle to pass on future rate cuts to home loan customers.
September 17, 2019
What is a line of credit home loan?
What if your home loan also came with a credit card? Well in some cases they sort of do, as that’s basically what a line of credit is.
September 16, 2019
Petrol prices set to skyrocket after Saudi Arabia attack?
Global oil prices have surged following attacks on Saudi Arabian oil production, leaving motorists wondering whether it’s a good idea to fill up their car now ahead of an inevitable rise in petrol prices.
September 16, 2019
Yet another buy now pay later service, ‘Laybuy’, launches in Australia
New Zealand-based buy now, pay later platform (BNPL) Laybuy has launched in Australia as a part of a wider global expansion.
September 13, 2019
