Fintech launches a new low-deposit avenue to home ownership
Buying a house is a dream for lots of Australians, but the path to ownership may seem almost impossible for many.
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Government to free up housing for young families by helping pensioners downsize
The federal government has introduced new legislation aimed at helping pensioners downsize their homes, which it hopes will make more housing supply available for young families.
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Property plummets as home loan costs rise: will the RBA hike the cash rate in September 2022?
What used to be a shock now comes as routine. After three massive 0.50% rate hikes in a row, property prices have plummeted and home loan holders are feeling the squeeze.
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Green home loan options grow for eco-friendly borrowers
As the impact of climate change becomes more difficult to ignore, a number of Australian home loan providers have responded by introducing discounted home loans for borrowers with eco-friendly homes.
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Top ways to squash your mortgage in 2022
Refinancing to a lower rate, making extra repayments and opening an offset account are three of the best ways to reduce your home loan faster, and with interest rates on the rise it’s little wonder so many Aussie mortgage holders are looking to switch and save right now.
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UBank stuns with stellar new home loans
Just as home loan rates are rising in the wake of the RBA's back-to-back rate hikes, popular digital bank UBank has bucked the trend and unveiled a stellar new range of home loans with seriously low rates.
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Mortgage holders hit with ‘loyalty tax’, new customers dodge rate rises
While customer loyalty is often rewarded, recent trends in home loan rates suggest existing mortgage holders are being passed the buck, while lenders entice new customers with lower rates.
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August RBA rate hike: Which banks have increased home loan rates?
Last Updated: 10:00am 9 August
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What is a drawdown loan?
Ever wondered a drawdown means? In simple terms a loan drawdown is the release of funds under an agreement with a lender.
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Macquarie Bank cuts fixed rates on home loans and boosts savings in shock post-RBA move
Macquarie Bank broke headlines this week for becoming one of the first Australian banks to pounce on the 0.50% p.a. August RBA rate hike – beating out any of the Big Four.
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