Home Loans

Older generations the biggest renovators, survey says

The 2019 Australia Houzz and Home Renovations Trends Study has lifted the lid on who has been renovating what in the past three years.

By Alex Brewster ● September 05, 2019

Dazed and confused: Many Aussies failing to choose cheaper home loans

When it comes to choosing the best value home loan, many Aussie homeowners are punching below their weight, according to recent research from Australia’s corporate watchdog.

By Dominic Beattie ● September 04, 2019

Cash rate on hold again in September

The official cash rate has been held at 1.00% for the second consecutive month, the Reserve Bank confirms.

By William Jolly ● September 03, 2019

RBA rate hold September: Low home loan rates still on offer

Australia’s cash rate has been held again, which means if you want a rate reduction on your home loan, you’ll have to do it yourself.

By Dominic Beattie ● September 03, 2019

Opinion: Why open banking will make it easy to switch home loans

The upcoming introduction of open banking in Australia is a step in the right direction towards efficiency and competition in the home loan market, writes loans.com.au’s Managing Director Marie Mortimer.

By Marie Mortimer ● September 03, 2019

Approvals for new apartments fall to a seven-year low while appetite for established apartments grows

Approvals for new apartments have fallen to a seven-year low, down by 9.7%, as developers hold back applications for new developments at a time of high profile cladding and defect problems.

By Emma Duffy ● September 02, 2019

National dwelling values record first rise since October 2017

CoreLogic data shows housing values increased in five capital cities in August, raising national dwelling values by 0.8% over the month.

By Alex Brewster ● September 02, 2019

Teachers Mutual, RACQ, Greater Bank & others trim fixed rates below 3%

The only way is down for mortgage rates, as home loan interest rates starting with a two become the new norm.

By Emma Duffy ● August 30, 2019

Consider climate change when buying a house: REIQ

Structural integrity, utilities, pest inspections…and climate change. These are the things buyers should be considering when inspecting a property according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ).

By William Jolly ● August 30, 2019

Houses versus apartments versus townhouses: What type of property should you buy?

Do you dream of a house on a mythical quarter-acre block complete with a Hills Hoist? Maybe you’re keen on the cosmopolitan lifestyle with bars, cafes and restaurants on your doorstep. Or perhaps you just like the idea of having a gym and a pool in the building while being on top of the busway and right next to Aldi.

By Emma Duffy ● August 29, 2019

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Refinance home loans.
Rates from 1.99% p.a.

Low-rate car loans
Rates from 3.97%

Savings rates
of up to 3.50%

Term deposit rates
of up to 1.45%

Let us come to you.
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