Home Loans

86 400 launches all-digital home loans

86 400 has today unveiled Australia’s first-ever digital home loan through brokers, allowing Aussies to get approved for a mortgage up to six times faster than the big four.

By Emma Duffy ● November 12, 2019

Navigating home loan fees

A guide to all the common fees you could encounter when taking out a home loan.

By Alex Brewster ● November 12, 2019

Under 10% of big bank mortgage customers have reduced their repayments after cash rate cuts

The big four banks have revealed the number of customers who’ve elected to reduce their mortgage repayments in the months following the recent cash rate cuts.

By William Jolly ● November 12, 2019

Average new Aussie house shrinks to smallest size in 17 years

While the size of the average Aussie home loan continues to grow, the physical size of the average Aussie house appears to be shrinking.

By Dominic Beattie ● November 11, 2019

Suncorp, Adelaide and Qudos Bank reduce fixed rates

More banks are dropping their fixed home loan rates, enticing borrowers to lock in their rate.

By Emma Duffy ● November 08, 2019

Fewer first home buyers as property prices recover

For the first time this year, the monthly number of new loans to first home buyers has fallen, perhaps reigniting housing affordability concerns as property prices rebound.

By Dominic Beattie ● November 08, 2019

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.

By William Jolly ● November 08, 2019

Australian homes up to 66% underinsured

New research from MCG Quantity Surveyors has found many Aussie property owners could have their homes underinsured by as much as 66%, potentially leading to enormous financial devastation in the event of a claim.

By Emma Duffy ● November 07, 2019

Westpac relaxes lending restrictions for investors (again)

Westpac has launched another bid to kickstart its sluggish mortgage growth, loosening rules around its Household Expenditure Measure (HEM) for investment borrowers.

By Alex Brewster ● November 07, 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.

By William Jolly ● November 06, 2019

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