The first sub-2% p.a. home loan for investors has arrived Online lender loans.com.au has launched a new sub-2.00% p.a. home loan, this time for investors. By William Jolly ● August 24, 2020
The Aussie Dollar could buy 80 US cents through 2022 With international travel off the agenda for the foreseeable future, one bank is predicting a sustained AUD to USD level of 0.78 or higher until mid-2022. By Harrison Astbury ● August 24, 2020
Unemployment to hit 13% amid calls for permanent JobSeeker increase The Treasury has forecast effective unemployment will increase to more than 13% during the September quarter. By Alex Brewster ● August 24, 2020
People's Choice releases a sub-2% home loan for first home buyers People's Choice Credit Union has introduced a sub-2% home loan, becoming the sixth lender to do so, according to Savings.com.au's market research. By Harrison Astbury ● August 21, 2020
86 400 slashes rates as you pay off your home loan Neobank 86 400 has launched a new strategy to reward customers for paying down their home loan. By Alex Brewster ● August 21, 2020
Small builders benefit from HomeBuilder boom New data from a software company reveals COVID-19 has not adversely affected the businesses of small builders. By Harrison Astbury ● August 20, 2020
PM considering boost to age pension despite deflation Prime Minister Scott Morrison has hinted at further support for age pensioners. By Alex Brewster ● August 20, 2020
Home buyers deserting property goals More than 6 in 10 Aussies with property goals have changed their plans in the wake of COVID-19, according to a new survey. By Harrison Astbury ● August 20, 2020
Spending on cosmetic surgery and tattoos spiked in July Although overall spending is down, buy now pay later platform Zip is reporting there has been a spike in cosmetic surgery and tattoo spending. By Harrison Astbury ● August 19, 2020
Young people overtake Boomers for reported cases of identity theft Australians aged between 25 and 44 have overtaken retirees and the elderly for reported cases of identity theft. By Alex Brewster ● August 19, 2020