Tic:Toc pushes variable home loan rates to new bottom
Online lender Tic:Toc has surged ahead of competitors to offer the lowest variable home loan rate in the Mozo database after a 15 basis point cut this morning.
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Can you get a home loan as a self-employed or casual worker?
A recent World Bank report found that 16.6% of Australians were making a living outside the typical full-time work arrangement. But while freelancing and contract-based work might suit you, you're likely to run into some problems when trying to get a home loan approved.
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Home price growth hits 17-year high, but property market may be losing steam: CoreLogic
New figures from CoreLogic have confirmed what many Australians already knew: property prices have surged in the past year.
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July home loan snapshot: ANZ, NAB and Westpac push fixed rates higher
It’s been another busy month in the world of home loans with plenty of lenders adjusting interest rates up and down.
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First home buyers may be compromising more to get onto the property ladder
Figures from a study conducted by Members Equity (ME) Bank has highlighted a number of trends in the still very busy property market. The data shows over two-thirds of first home buyers are accepting the need to compromise on certain requirements to buy a property, as well as the rise in solo applicants.
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Get home loans discounts by going green, says Firstmac
In an effort to combat the effects of climate change, Firstmac is offering discounted home loans to borrowers who are buying or building green homes with a Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) rating of 7 or higher.
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Should NAB’s latest fixed home loan rate rise spark borrowers to action?
National Australia Bank (NAB) has increased the interest rates across a number of its fixed home loan terms this morning by between 5 and 10 basis points.
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Large portion of Australian homeowners are planning to sell in near future
Yes, the Australian property market is currently experiencing a boom. In June, successful sales increased 18% from the previous year. So, it is not surprising that so many Australian homeowners are considering taking advantage of the high housing prices and putting their homes up for sale.
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Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Geelong revealed as the top destinations for capital city defectors
The number of Australians seeking a sea or tree change by relocating to the regions has reached a new high during the COVID-19 pandemic according to new research released this morning.
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Guide to Australian banks’ emergency Coronavirus relief packages
Looking for bank relief related to the recent June 2021 lockdowns? See what support the big banks are offering here.
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