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What is the minimum or maximum sized home or block I can get with a home loan?

Have a trendy apartment or dreams of making a big tree change? Find out if your floor plan size or property makes the cut for a regular home loan.

By Harrison Astbury ● July 26, 2021

Neobank 86 400 slashes fixed home loan rates as others increase them

This morning 86 400 cut fixed home loans rates by up to 31 basis points, at a time when many other lenders are raising theirs.

By Harrison Astbury ● June 16, 2021

UBank announces 'lowest ever' fixed rate for a limited time only

NAB subsidiary UBank has announced an 'end of financial year home loan sale', which includes a new record low rate.

By William Jolly ● June 01, 2021

ACCC, APRA approves NAB's purchase of neobank 86 400

Australia's corporate and prudential regulators have now both approved the sale of neobank 86 400 to NAB.

By William Jolly ● April 29, 2021

Why it could be harder for neobanks to launch in Australia

Following Xinja's exit, NAB's planned purchase of 86 400, and Volt still not having a publicly live product, requirements for new bank launches have tightened.

By Harrison Astbury ● March 19, 2021

Unhappy Valentines? Three-quarters of couples argue about money

As we approach Valentine's Day, new research shows nearly a quarter of Australians admit to disagreeing with their partner over money.

By William Jolly ● February 12, 2021

Neobank 86 400 quintuples loan book after Xinja falters

In its year-end update, neobank 86 400 said it now has $200m in home loans on its books, less than a week after Xinja handed back its banking licence.

By Harrison Astbury ● December 21, 2020

86 400 launches new '30 second' shared bank accounts

Neobank 86 400 has launched new "smart" shared bank accounts, aiming to eliminate one of the most laborious parts of banking.

By William Jolly ● December 09, 2020

ING, 86 400, RAMS, UBank and others chop and change savings accounts

There might not have been another cash rate cut in December, but that doesn't mean your savings interest rates aren't changing.

By William Jolly ● December 04, 2020

Xinja to limit its maximum interest rate to $50,000

Xinja will soon cut the maximum interest-earning balance limit on its savings account by two-thirds.

By William Jolly ● November 16, 2020