Home Loans

Neobank only lender to cut home loan rates in a quiet week

86 400 was the only lender in Savings.com.au's market research to cut home loan interest rates this week as speculation of an RBA rate cut grew.

By Harrison Astbury ● October 16, 2020

Will November give us negative interest rates?

Speculation of a 'Melbourne Cup cut' has been rife, with economists predicting a cut down to 0.10%, which could send the overnight rate negative.

By Harrison Astbury ● October 16, 2020

Borrowers flock to non-major lenders through brokers

Non-major lenders have regained much of the market share they lost in the last six months, according to AFG brokers.

By Alex Brewster ● October 16, 2020

Repayments resume on nearly half of deferred home loans

Data from Australia's largest banks shows a rapid increase in the number of home loan customers who've resumed part or all of their mortgage repayments.

By William Jolly ● October 15, 2020

'Deepest fall': Australia's median weekly unit rent has plummeted $20 since March

Apartment rental prices have experienced their steepest falls in 16 years of data as COVID-19 reduces demand for inner-city units.

By Emma Duffy ● October 15, 2020

RBA Governor hints November cash rate cut would be effective

Australia's central bank believes a cash rate cut would be more effective now than in previous months.

By Alex Brewster ● October 15, 2020

Four months on, is HomeBuilder working?

The Government’s HomeBuilder program launched in June to stimulate the construction industry, and opinion is mixed on if it has been effective policy.

By Harrison Astbury ● October 14, 2020

Home loan lending smashes expectations, spikes 12.6% in August

The value of new loan commitments for housing spiked again in August, up 12.6% (seasonally adjusted), the largest month-on-month rise in the history of the series.

By Emma Duffy ● October 09, 2020

Customer-owned banks cut big despite RBA hold

Both Gateway Bank and CUA cut home loan interest rates yesterday, with one loan suite cut by 129 basis points.

By Harrison Astbury ● October 09, 2020

Government hangs its hat on immigration to revive property

Figures from the Budget reveal the Government expects a 14.3% decline in property tax receipts this financial year, and a rebound of 13.5% in the next year.

By Harrison Astbury ● October 08, 2020

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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.