Australian corporate regulator ASIC has issued advice to mortgage lenders as the clock begins to tick down on the hundreds of thousands of home loans that have been deferred during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Aussies looking to save money on their home loan and earn $2,000 cashback into the bargain will be pleased to hear that Suncorp has extended its popular refinance cashback offer to give more borrowers the chance to switch and save before the offer ends on 30 September.
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As competition in the home loan market continues to heat up, NAB has cranked things up a notch. The bank’s move this week to slash variable rates for investors has made its offer the best among the big four.The interest rate for the NAB Base Variable Rate Home Loan now sits at 3.09% (3.09% comparison rate*) for investors with a loan-to-value ratio (LVR) of 80% or less and making principal and interest repayments. For context, LVR refers to the percentage of property value you’re borrowing from the bank. So if you’ve saved up a 20% deposit, then your LVR would be 80%.NAB’s five-basis point cut places it just ahead of ANZ’s rate of 3.12% (3.16% comparison rate*), available on its Simplicity PLUS home loan for investors with a maximum LVR of 80%. NAB’s latest rate reduction also further widens its gap with Westpac and Commonwealth Bank:
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Fintech lender Athena has rolled out a new batch of home loans with an innovative pricing system that lets borrowers access cheaper rates as they pay down their loan.
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These days, Aussies have more choice than ever before when it comes to borrowing money, and as everyone searches for faster, easier ways to control their finances, online lenders are emerging as real challengers to the big banks.There’s a lot to love about these digital dynamos, including fast online applications, super efficient approval processes and some killer low rates that can mean thousands of dollars in savings every year. Whether you’re buying a home, renovating your kitchen, planning an overseas trip or managing your business expenses, there’s an online lender to suit your needs.So check out the Mozo money editor's pick of some of the best for home loans, personal loans, and business loans...
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So you’ve made the decision to purchase your own little piece of earth. No matter what stage of life you are at, there are two things to figure out:
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To say that it’s been a noteworthy year for Australian interest rates and, as a result, mortgage rates may be an understatement.
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If you’ve been reading the property pages recently, becoming a homeowner might seem like a more attainable goal than in previous years. Home loan rates have seen significant drops in the past few months, with top offers diving below the 2.00% mark.But if you want to lock in one of these historically low interest rates, there’s something you can’t forget: revert rates.
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Finding upsides in the Covid crisis can be a tough ask, but a silver lining has emerged for Australian home borrowers that is cause for at least some celebration: home loan rates have dropped significantly since the pandemic hit Australia. Lenders passed through much of the RBA’s March rate relief, and have continued to cut rates in the months since as they battle it out to attract new borrowers.
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Changes to home loan interest rates may be slowing but competition among lenders is alive and well with averages continuing to fall and some of the sharpest offers ever seen hitting the market in recent weeks.
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