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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

Melbourne listings skyrocket as restrictions ease

The number of properties coming onto the market in Melbourne has soared to its highest level since March, skyrocketing by 330% since private inspections resumed in late September.

By Emma Duffy ● October 22, 2020

Perth rental crisis as vacancy rates drop below 1%

Perth's residential vacancy rate has plummeted to 0.96%, the lowest level in 13 years.

By Alex Brewster ● October 22, 2020

Renters vs homeowners: COVID-19 struggles compared

New research paints a stark contrast between how renters and homeowners coped financially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By William Jolly ● October 21, 2020

NAB and CommBank open up new First Home Loan Deposit spots

Both CommBank and NAB began accepting new requests for the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme today, after its extension was announced earlier in October.

By Harrison Astbury ● October 21, 2020

How would negative interest rates work in Australia?

Australia’s official cash rate is the lowest it has ever been, so what would happen if interest rates went into negative territory?

By Emma Duffy ● October 20, 2020

Open economy lays foundation for RBA cash rate cut

Australia's central bank has discussed the effectiveness of further monetary easing.

By Alex Brewster ● October 20, 2020

HomeBuilder 'highly effective' despite hodgepodge construction sector

Housing Minister Michael Sukkar has pointed to the success of HomeBuilder, despite dwelling approvals data being flat, up just 0.6% in a year.

By Harrison Astbury ● October 19, 2020

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

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Term deposit ratesof up to 1.45%

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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.
Get Savings in your inbox.