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‘She’ll be right attitude’ costing Aussie mortgage holders long-term
New research from Mozo for the 2024 Home Loan Report discovered that a startling percentage of mortgage holders think refinancing isn’t worth the effort when it could save them tens of thousands.
June RBA hold: which banks have increased home loan rates
The Reserve Bank Australia has held the cash rate at 4.35%.
Are interest rates going up? New forecasts from Westpac, NAB, ANZ, and CommBank
Over the last two years, the home loan market has been rocked by a series of rate hikes thanks the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). The central bank has been chasing runaway inflation with tighter monetary policy.
Government targets better deals on home loans and savings for Aussies
The Albanese government has announced new measures to help Australians get better rates on their home loans and savings accounts.
RBA June 2024: Unemployment rate meets forecast, ANZ says no cuts ‘til 2025, cuts begin in Europe
Around the world the cuts have begun. The European Central Bank (ECB) last week announced a 25 basis-point cut after the central bank’s June meeting, but the US Federal Reserve hasn’t followed suit, leaving its rate unchanged.
Australian housing market shuts out singles – what to do if you’re riding solo
They say teamwork makes the dream work. But it's now clearer than ever that the platitude applies to the Australian dream of homeownership, too.
How to renovate for less: A room by room guide
Kevin McCloud is invariably appalled when the ambitious home renovators on Grand Designs quickly surpass their renovation budget and timeline. But it’s also rare for him not to be completely charmed by the outcome.
Essential workers have access to the lowest variable home loan rate this month at 5.80%
Essential workers have access to the lowest variable home loan rate in the Mozo database this month from G&C Mutual Bank, with an interest rate of 5.80% p.a. (5.83% p.a. comparison rate*).
Greater Bank cuts fixed rates on 2, 3, 4, and 5-year home loans
Customer owned Greater Bank made cuts to its Great Rate Fixed Home Loan product, its lowest rate starting at 5.79% p.a. (7.26% p.a. comparison rate*) for 3 years (OO, P&I, $400k, <80% LVR).