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IMB, BOQ and others slash home loan interest rates

It was a busy week of rate changes for challenger lenders, with IMB, BOQ, Bank of Us, Hume Bank, and Yard slashing home loan rates by up to 59 basis points.

By Harrison Astbury ● February 26, 2021

New JobSeeker rate to be challenged by Senate Inquiry

Wednesday's announcement of a $50 fortnightly JobSeeker increase is set to be challenged by a new Senate Inquiry.

By William Jolly ● February 25, 2021

How will JobSeeker changes impact the property market?

With the temporary supplement to JobSeeker payments set to finish in March, what impact could this have on the housing market?

By Emma Duffy ● February 25, 2021

Afterpay, Zip hit almost 6 million customers between them

Two of Australia's buy now, pay later giants saw substantial growth in the past six months, even as greater scrutiny is placed on the industry.

By William Jolly ● February 25, 2021

Parents need 'at least' $8,000 to afford a child's first year

According to a recent survey from CUA, many parents recommend setting aside at least $8,000 for their child's first year.

By Harrison Astbury ● February 25, 2021

Sydney named third worst city in the world for housing affordability

Sydney has come in third for most unaffordable housing globally, behind Hong Kong and Vancouver.

By Alex Brewster ● February 25, 2021

Volatile markets see more than 300,000 investors move to Raiz

Investing app Raiz has seen its number of users increase by 53.6% in the six months to 1 December 2020.

By William Jolly ● February 24, 2021

Construction work falls despite year-end HomeBuilder push

The latest data indicates the value of construction work done in the December 2020 quarter fell 0.9% to a touch over $51 billion.

By Harrison Astbury ● February 24, 2021

Australians are increasing their home loan repayments, saving money

Australians are loosening the mortgage belt and getting ahead on their repayments, according to Greater Bank.

By Emma Duffy ● February 24, 2021

Wages rise but growth remains at record-low levels

Wages rose 0.6% in the December quarter 2020, but maintained the historically low annual rate of 1.4%, seasonally adjusted.

By Alex Brewster ● February 24, 2021

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