Home Loan News

Bank CEO hits back at Treasurer for ‘bank bashing’

The Chairman and CEO of non-major bank MyState has fired back at the federal government over its criticism of banks not passing on interest rate cuts in full.

By Emma Duffy ● October 18, 2019

First home buyers don’t care much for the cash rate

Home loan interest rates may be falling to new lows each month (or so it would seem), but this doesn’t seem to always have a positive effect on first homeowner activity, according to new research.

By William Jolly ● October 18, 2019

First Home Loan Deposit Scheme gets the green light

The Coalition Government passed new laws through Parliament this week to implement the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme, which will provide a guarantee to eligible first home buyers to purchase a home with a deposit as low as 5%.

By Emma Duffy ● October 17, 2019

One in five Aussies would rather give up social media for a month than enter the housing market

Searching for a new home is taking a toll on Aussie home buyers, with more than half saying it has affected their mental and emotional wellbeing, new research from Allianz reveals.

By Emma Duffy ● October 16, 2019

Reserve Bank minutes reveal decision to cut rates was deeply debated, with concerns low rates could backfire

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) October interest rate cut was deeply debated among board members who feared it may backfire, driving up house prices and failing to boost the economy.

By Emma Duffy ● October 15, 2019

Former ACCC Chair urges borrowers to consider non-bank lenders

If you’re wondering why your bank hasn’t passed on interest rate cuts in full, former ACCC Chair Graeme Samuel says fed up borrowers should take their business to smaller lenders.

By Emma Duffy ● October 15, 2019

69% of millennial homeowners only took five years to save for house deposit: ING

Owning a home has seemed out of reach for a lot of millennials but new research from ING suggests it could be far more achievable than we think.

By Emma Duffy ● October 14, 2019

ME Bank cuts fixed rate home loans to under 3%

ME Bank has today announced its lowest ever rate, cutting its two year fixed home loan rate to 2.88% p.a (3.96% p.a. comparison rate*).

By Alex Brewster ● October 14, 2019

ticX: The newest path to homeownership?

The Tenant in Common Exchange, or ticX, touts itself as a solution to housing affordability.

By Alex Brewster ● October 14, 2019

Treasurer announces ACCC inquiry into mortgage prices

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has today asked Australia’s competition watchdog to conduct an inquiry into the banking sector’s refusal to pass on recent interest rate cuts in full to its customers.

By William Jolly ● October 14, 2019

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