Home Loan News

House sales beginning to increase as conditions improve

While housing sales may have slumped during the recent property downturn, recent data shows sales have levelled out thanks to rising home values and low interest rates.

By William Jolly ● September 26, 2019

Commonwealth Bank cuts fixed home loan rates by up to 90 basis points

One of Australia’s biggest banks has cut fixed home loan interest rates by as much as 90 basis points, effective Tuesday 24 September.

By William Jolly ● September 25, 2019

October RBA rate cut all but confirmed

Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Philip Lowe has given his strongest indication to date that the cash rate will be cut again in October.

By Alex Brewster ● September 25, 2019

Apartment plague ‘the Australian property market’s biggest ever issue’

There is a huge difference in price growth between houses and apartments in Australian cities, and it could be one of the biggest issues Australian property markets have ever seen.

By William Jolly ● September 24, 2019

Loans.com.au launches new low-rate investment home loans

Leading fintech lender loans.com.au has today released two new investment home loan products: the Smart Investor home loans.

By William Jolly ● September 23, 2019

New trends emerge among first home buyers

Australians have become more pragmatic when buying their first home, with many looking at buying a small apartment and trading up within five years.

By Alex Brewster ● September 23, 2019

Bendigo Bank, Adelaide Bank, Newcastle Permanent among latest lenders to announce cuts

Bendigo Bank, Newcastle Permanent and Adelaide Bank are now offering interest rates as low as 2.99%.

By Emma Duffy ● September 20, 2019

The ACCC wants another banking inquiry

ACCC chairman Rod Sims has reportedly sought approval from Treasurer Josh Frydenberg to conduct another inquiry into banks, according to government and regulatory sources.

By William Jolly ● September 18, 2019

All signs point to another RBA rate cut in 2019

The release of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) September meeting minutes has made a clear case for a third cash rate cut in 2019.

By Alex Brewster ● September 18, 2019

Can customer-owned banks keep pace with rate cuts?

With interest rates on many savings accounts and term deposits already at or approaching 0% p.a, many banks, particularly small customer-owned institutions, are expected to struggle to pass on future rate cuts to home loan customers.

By William Jolly ● September 17, 2019

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Rates from 1.69% p.a.

Low-rate car loans
Rates from 3.94%

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of up to 1.50%

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of up to 1.60%

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