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Low-income renters in housing stress despite receiving rent assistance

A third of low-income households receiving Commonwealth Rent Assistance (CRA) are in housing stress even if all their rent assistance is put towards rent.

By Emma Duffy ● October 29, 2020

Half of ANZ's mortgage deferrals ending

Around half of ANZ's home loan deferrals have come to an end, according to the major bank's full-year results released today.

By William Jolly ● October 29, 2020

Australian house prices bounce back

House prices have risen in most capital cities over the September quarter as low interest rates, government incentives and easing COVID restrictions lure buyers back into the market.

By Emma Duffy ● October 29, 2020

WA worst offender for mortgage delinquencies, Victoria at 15-year highs

Credit rating agency Moody's released data into mortgage delinquencies and revealed Perth suburbs make up eight of the top ten postcodes for 30-days-plus arrears.

By Harrison Astbury ● October 27, 2020

Australian housing the most affordable in a decade

Housing was the most or near the most affordable in a decade in September, according to Moody's.

By Alex Brewster ● October 27, 2020

Tasmania rated Australia's best economy twice in a row

CommBank's 'State of the States' report revealed Tasmania has the best economy in Australia for the second quarter in a row.

By Harrison Astbury ● October 26, 2020

A new home loan starting with a 1, ING, Citi also cut rates

Late last week, Freedom Lend introduced a new sub-2% home loan, one year fixed for owner occupiers paying principal & interest with 80% LVR.

By Harrison Astbury ● October 23, 2020

What is mortgage stress?

COVID-19 has flung many Australians into mortgage stress with thousands losing their jobs and resorting to repayment deferrals.

By Emma Duffy ● October 23, 2020

Shared living tipped to reduce financial stress and loneliness in over 55s

A new report has found strong evidence to suggest shared living could be a solution to financial stress and loneliness in older Australians.

By Alex Brewster ● October 23, 2020

Home loan deferrals during COVID led to lower levels of mortgage stress

New research from Roy Morgan shows levels of 'mortgage stress' fell to near record lows during the COVID-19 pandemic, mainly due to mortgage deferrals offered by lenders.

By William Jolly ● October 22, 2020

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Refinance home loans.
Rates from 2.19% p.a.

Low-rate car loans
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of up to 1.45%

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