Big banks lose market share in tough home loan environment
The major bank’s market share of residential mortgages fell by nearly 100 basis points to 81.2% in 2019, as subdued lending conditions and more intense competition put the squeeze on.
November 08, 2019
More than a quarter of NAB’s deposits earn about 0% interest
More than $88 billion of savings and transactional deposits with NAB are at or near earning 0% interest.
November 07, 2019
Who Offers Google Pay in Australia?
Phones can be used for more than just wasting time at work. Recent advancements in payments technology means you can also use your smartphone to make instant contactless payments without needing to dig out your credit card.
November 06, 2019
Mortgage stress rising while household confidence falls
The number of Australian households facing mortgage stress rose to a new high in October, according to the latest data.
November 06, 2019
No Cup Day cash rate cut from the RBA
Australia’s central bank has not cut the cash rate at this month’s meeting, instead keeping it on hold at 0.75%.
November 05, 2019
House price hot streak continues in October
National dwelling values continue to improve, rising 1.2% throughout October.
November 04, 2019
Is there such a thing as a 'best' home loan?
How does one define “the best home loan”? Does such a product even exist?
October 31, 2019
Are tiny houses the solution to housing affordability?
With the average price for Australian property seemingly on the rise again after recent falls, housing affordability remains an issue for many Australians. Could tiny houses be a solution?
October 31, 2019
Leading fintech TrueLayer joins Visa to help kickstart open banking in Australia
In what could be a huge step forward for open banking in Australia, UK-based fintech TrueLayer has announced its entry to the Australian market ahead of the consumer data right regime’s kick-off in February 2020.
October 30, 2019
Frollo talks open banking, budgeting and the importance of financial health
Savings app Frollo tells Savings.com.au all about how it works, why it exists and how it plans to use open banking to help its users get better deals on financial products and services.
October 30, 2019
