CitiBank hikes home loan rates after no movement from the RBA
While it isn’t one of the big four, CitiBank is still a prominent player in the Australian financial game, however, it seems that they’ve changed their tactics.
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‘Liar loans’ on the rise: 1 in 3 Australian home buyers guilty of fibbing
Over a third of Australian home buyers admit to lying on their home loan applications, according to recent research, and that could spell trouble, landing borrowers in a situation where they’re unable to meet mortgage repayments.
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The best home loans in Australia for 2019
Australia's best home loans have been ranked for the 2019 Mozo Expert's Choice Awards, and the results are eye opening. Choosing the best value home loan over the average big bank loan could save a typical borrower more than $82,000 over the life of the loan*, but with so many options available it can be hard to know where to start.
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The Australian housing market 2014 to 2019: Where is it now?
As the decade draws to a close, housing prices go up and interest rates go down, it seems only fitting to take a look back at how the property market has changed in the past five years. What did it look like in 2014 and where is it now?
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Locking in a fixed rate home loan? Your revert rate could be 1.00% higher
Right now, home loan interest rates are at an all time low, and if you were thinking about locking in a fixed rate to take advantage, you wouldn’t be the only one. But are you prepared for the sky high revert rate that could be waiting just around the corner?
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Why now is the perfect time to pay more on your mortgage
With three cuts to the RBA official cash rate so far this year, home loan interest rates have plummeted leaving many Aussies enjoying a lower rate on their current loan or jumping ship in search of a better deal.
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Investment home loan rates over 0.65% lower than last year
If you’re an investor looking to jump into or expand your portfolio in the property market, you’ll be pleased to know that home loan interest rates have plummeted since this time last year.
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RBA: Mortgage arrears hit decade high levels, but unlikely to increase
The national mortgage arrears rate has reached its highest level in a decade at 1%, with households in Western Australia and the Northern Territory showing the most cause for concern.
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Australians dishing out $40,000 in extra costs when buying property
With three rate cuts behind us, many Australians who’ve been eyeing the property market for the past few years have finally decided to take the plunge. But even among those who’ve successfully saved up a deposit, plenty more hurdles await.
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Digital home loans: saving Aussies time, money and paper
With neobank 86 400 launching its online home loans this week, the term ‘digital home loans’ has never had more hype.
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