Home Loans

Sydney housing affordability is up more than anywhere

If there’s a silver lining to Sydney’s property downturn, it’s that housing affordability is on the up, Moody’s Investor Service shows.

By Emma Duffy ● April 16, 2019

RBA: Cash rate cut ‘appropriate’ if unemployment rises amid stagnant inflation

Members of Australia’s Reserve Bank Board are strongly considering the prospect of cutting the cash rate should Australia’s economy experience rising unemployment in the absence of rising inflation.

By Dominic Beattie ● April 16, 2019

How to improve your chances of getting a home loan

Gone are the days of carelessly stamping home loan application forms without the forensic scrutiny of expenses. Now, banks want to know exactly what you’re spending your money on – right down to your daily morning latte.

By Emma Duffy ● April 15, 2019

86 400 ‘one step closer’ to launching its first home loan

Would-be bank 86 400 is readying the launch of its home loan offering after securing national distribution with a major mortgage broker network.

By Dominic Beattie ● April 15, 2019

RBA warns falling house prices could tip property owners into negative equity

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has warned that if property values continue to fall, it could tip borrowers into negative equity.

By Emma Duffy ● April 15, 2019

Under pressure: the Australian middle class is in trouble

A global report by the OECD has revealed the Australian middle class is struggling compared to other countries, with 40% of them financially at risk.

By William Jolly ● April 12, 2019

NAB reveals property professionals’ top suburb picks for 2019

NAB has released its residential property report with a number of popular suburbs tipped to see above average price growth in 2019.

By Emma Duffy ● April 12, 2019

Suncorp’s new fixed home loan rates among the lowest on the market

Suncorp Bank is now offering fixed home loans with some of the lowest advertised interest rates on the market.

By William Jolly ● April 11, 2019

Commonwealth bank, Bendigo Bank drop home loan rates

Two of Australia’s biggest lenders, Commonwealth Bank and Bendigo Bank, have dropped interest rates on some of their key home loan products.

By William Jolly ● April 10, 2019

Only 15% of consumers think the Federal Budget will improve their finances

Despite promising significant tax cuts, most consumers don’t expect the Australian Government’s 2019 Federal Budget to have a positive effect on their finances over the next 12 months, according to a survey.

By Dominic Beattie ● April 10, 2019

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