Home Loans News

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

Social groups, Opposition slam Budget's lack of social housing investment

The Labor Opposition as well as several key social groups have slammed the government's decision to not provide any funding for social housing in this year's budget.

By William Jolly ● October 07, 2020

What are experts saying about the 2020 Federal Budget?

It was billed as the most important budget in over 80 years, so did it deliver?

By Alex Brewster ● October 07, 2020

RBA holds cash rate at 0.25% for October

The Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to hold the official cash rate steady at 0.25% in its board meeting today.

By Emma Duffy ● October 06, 2020

RBA makes surprise rate cut to 0.10% in October DO NOT PUBLISH THIS PAGE

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut the cash rate to 0.10% in its board meeting today just hours before the Federal Budget is released.

By Emma Duffy ● October 06, 2020

RBA rate cut October 2020

Australia's cash rate has been cut for the first time in six months. Find out if your lender is passing on this with Savings.com.au's comprehensive list of home loan rate cut announcements.

By Staff Writers ● October 06, 2020

Will the RBA change the cash rate in October?

Australia's central bank meets today to discuss the possibility of a change to the cash rate for October.

By Alex Brewster ● October 06, 2020

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Refinance home loans.
Rates from 1.69% p.a.

Low-rate car loans
Rates from 3.78%

Savings rates
of up to 1.50%

Term deposit rates
of up to 1.60%

Let us come to you.
Get Savings in your inbox.