Home Loans

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

Athena’s war on home loan costs

Since bursting onto Australia’s home loan market in early 2019, Athena has enticed borrowers with its attractively-low home loan interest rates, no-nonsense messaging and a proven reputation for swiftly passing on central bank rate cuts in full to its customers.

By Alex Brewster ● November 06, 2019

No Cup Day cash rate cut from the RBA

Australia’s central bank has not cut the cash rate at this month’s meeting, instead keeping it on hold at 0.75%.

By William Jolly ● November 05, 2019

UBank, Westpac, Teachers Mutual & others chop home loan rates below 3%

It’s been a big year for home loan rate cuts, and with the RBA not expected to cut the cash rate again till next year, this week’s cuts by Westpac, UBank, St George, Bank of Melbourne and Teachers Mutual Bank could be among the last we see in 2019.

By Emma Duffy ● November 05, 2019

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