Home Loan News

When do CommBank, NAB, ANZ and Westpac think the next RBA rate cut will be?

The long predicted February cash rate cut from the Reserve Bank (RBA) has been thrown into doubt, with economists split on when the next one will be.

By Alex Brewster ● January 24, 2020

ANZ, Westpac, Bankwest cut rates on home loans

There was a flurry of rate cuts this week, as two of the big four and other lenders made moves ahead of the Reserve Bank's cash rate decision next month.

By Harrison Astbury ● January 24, 2020

Will the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme improve housing affordability?

A majority of first home buyers (74%) say it's "virtually impossible" to break into the housing market at the moment.

By William Jolly ● January 23, 2020

Home buying intentions have reached a record high

Intentions to buy a new home are at record highs at the moment, according to new data.

By William Jolly ● January 21, 2020

2019 Australian rental market review: Sydney plummets, Hobart skyrockets

The Domain Rental Report for December 2019 has revealed rental statistics for the year, with Sydney demonstrating a large drop in values, followed by Darwin, while Hobart and Perth had the biggest jump in prices.

By Alex Brewster ● January 16, 2020

Westpac, loans.com.au pledge home loan support for bushfire victims

Australians affected by the devastating bushfires may soon receive some welcome financial relief.

By Emma Duffy ● January 15, 2020

South Australian property prices reach bottom but modest growth projected

Adelaide's property price slide appears to have bottomed out as buyer confidence and auction clearance rates rise across the state, according to research.

By Alex Brewster ● January 15, 2020

Bank Australia partners with CEFC to launch first 'green' home loan with rock bottom rates

Australians could soon be rewarded with home loan interest rates as low as 2.44% if their home meets high energy efficiency standards.

By Emma Duffy ● January 14, 2020

Western Australian property market remains bleak

With economic activity in Western Australia well below its ten year average and effective unemployment significantly above the ten year benchmark, the property market, particularly units, continue to experience weakness.

By Alex Brewster ● January 13, 2020

1.1 million households under mortgage stress: DFA

Falling home loan rates hasn't stopped the number of households experiencing mortgage stress from rising.

By William Jolly ● January 10, 2020

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