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Commonwealth Bank launches Australian-first home loan protection

The Commonwealth Bank has today launched protection for owner-occupied homeowners by paying their loan repayments for up to a year if they, their spouse or dependent passes away or is diagnosed with a terminal illness.

By Emma Duffy ● February 24, 2020

It takes first home buyers 44 hours to find a property

It takes longer than the average working week for first home buyers to find their 'dream' property, according to new research from St. George.

By Harrison Astbury ● February 24, 2020

NAB allows customers to restrict gambling transactions

A new feature in NAB's app allows customers to put limits on their gambling expenses.

By William Jolly ● February 21, 2020

ASIC tells mortgage brokers to find best loans for borrowers

Mortgage brokers will soon be required to act in the best interests of borrowers and not push them into taking out high interest loans when better deals are available.

By Emma Duffy ● February 21, 2020

ANZ slashes fixed home loan rates by up to 86 basis points

ANZ has today made a raft of cuts to its fixed rate home loans for both investors and owner-occupiers by as much as 86 basis points.

By Harrison Astbury ● February 21, 2020

With Holden gone, should the luxury car tax hit the road?

With the ridgy-didge car brand turning cactus in 2021, perhaps it's time for the divisive luxury car tax to go walkabout.

By William Jolly ● February 20, 2020

First Home Loan Deposit Scheme: Where can buyers find a home?

First home buyers purchasing a home under the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme may be limited to the outer fringes of capital cities.

By Emma Duffy ● February 20, 2020

Unemployment is now 5.3%, heightening chance of RBA rate cut

Unemployment data for January released by the ABS today is up 0.2% to 5.3%.

By Harrison Astbury ● February 20, 2020

Judo Bank launches new 1.90% 3-month term deposit

Judo has expanded its term deposit offering, releasing a new product with a three month term.

By William Jolly ● February 20, 2020

"People badly want a different kind of bank": Xinja hits $200m in deposits

Neobank Xinja's new 2.25% p.a. Stash savings account has had more than $200 million in deposits in less than a month.

By Emma Duffy ● February 20, 2020

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