Home Loans

Teachers Mutual, RACQ, Greater Bank & others trim fixed rates below 3%

The only way is down for mortgage rates, as home loan interest rates starting with a two become the new norm.

By Emma Duffy ● August 30, 2019

Consider climate change when buying a house: REIQ

Structural integrity, utilities, pest inspections…and climate change. These are the things buyers should be considering when inspecting a property according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ).

By William Jolly ● August 30, 2019

Houses versus apartments versus townhouses: What type of property should you buy?

Do you dream of a house on a mythical quarter-acre block complete with a Hills Hoist? Maybe you’re keen on the cosmopolitan lifestyle with bars, cafes and restaurants on your doorstep. Or perhaps you just like the idea of having a gym and a pool in the building while being on top of the busway and right next to Aldi.

By Emma Duffy ● August 29, 2019

Green shoots appearing in property market as Sydney and Melbourne turnaround

There are early signs the housing market may be recovering, with small price rises in Sydney and Melbourne – where house prices have dropped the most in recent years.

By Emma Duffy ● August 29, 2019

What is the Household Expenditure Measure?

When you’re applying for a home loan, the fate of your application can heavily rest on one simple measurement tool, determining whether you land your dream home, or feel the soul-crushing pain of being rejected for a home loan.

By Emma Duffy ● August 28, 2019

How I lost 30kg while saving for and buying a home

When I put down my deposit on an apartment at Sydney Olympic Park two years ago, it was a step towards owning my very first home. What I hadn’t counted on was that gaining a home would lead to me losing nearly 30kg.

By Francis Floresca ● August 28, 2019

Mortgage debt skyrockets for older Australians, leading to worsening mental health

The amount of mortgage debt held by Australians older than 55 has blown out by 600% over the last 30 years, leading to mental distress for those who are left carrying unsustainable mortgage repayments into retirement, a new report shows.

By Emma Duffy ● August 27, 2019

BOQ and MOVE Bank cut fixed home loan rates by up to 60 basis points

Bank of Queensland (BOQ) has slashed interest rates on its owner-occupier and investment fixed interest rates by up to 60 basis points.

By Alex Brewster ● August 26, 2019

Citi is gutting home loan rates by as much as 160 basis points

Citibank will be slashing mortgage rates across its entire home loan product suite from Monday 26 August, with certain rates to be cut by as much as 160 basis points.

By William Jolly ● August 23, 2019

Westpac Group drop fixed home loan rates below 3%

Australians are now being offered what are some of the lowest fixed mortgage interest rates in history, with Westpac subsidiaries dropping rates below 3%.

By Emma Duffy ● August 22, 2019

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

Low-rate car loans
Rates from 3.94%

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.