Home Loan News

Customers could flee big banks under open banking: Moody’s

The profitability of Australia’s major banks is under threat thanks to low interest rates, intense competition and open banking, according to a report from ratings agency Moody’s.

By William Jolly ● November 25, 2019

10 Sydney property market predictions for 2020

Australia’s most-talked-about property market, Sydney, looks to be heating up at the moment, with a 5% gain in median home values over the three months to 31 October 2019.

By William Jolly ● November 21, 2019

Fixed-rate home loans remain unpopular

New data has revealed demand for fixed-rate home loans stalled in October despite record low rates.

By Alex Brewster ● November 21, 2019

Population growth stifles housing affordability

While the recent property downturn improved asking prices and serviceability, affordability in Sydney and Melbourne remains an issue due to high population growth.

By Alex Brewster ● November 19, 2019

Australians not buying houses until much later in life

A new report has found Australians are delaying the purchase of a home, potentially leading to a greater risk of vulnerability at an older age.

By Alex Brewster ● November 18, 2019

Australian Unity, MyState Bank and QBANK slash fixed and variable rates

Australian Unity, My State Bank and QBANK have all made cuts to their home loan interest rates this week.

By Emma Duffy ● November 15, 2019

Renters feeling the squeeze more than homeowners

Renters and homeowners feel differently about many things, and a new survey from the ABC has revealed just how different they really are.

By William Jolly ● November 14, 2019

House prices set to skyrocket in 2020

A new report has found housing affordability peaked in June of this year, and prices could reach record highs in the first half of 2020.

By Alex Brewster ● November 13, 2019

86 400 launches all-digital home loans

86 400 has today unveiled Australia’s first-ever digital home loan through brokers, allowing Aussies to get approved for a mortgage up to six times faster than the big four.

By Emma Duffy ● November 12, 2019

Under 10% of big bank mortgage customers have reduced their repayments after cash rate cuts

The big four banks have revealed the number of customers who’ve elected to reduce their mortgage repayments in the months following the recent cash rate cuts.

By William Jolly ● November 12, 2019

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Refinance home loans.
Rates from 1.99% p.a.

Low-rate car loans
Rates from 3.97%

Savings rates
of up to 3.50%

Term deposit rates
of up to 1.45%

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