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All the latest home loan news and top tips to help you manage your home loan.

New season, new rate: HSBC makes a modest cut to its Home Value Loan

New season, new rate: HSBC makes a modest cut to its Home Value Loan

HSBC has today slashed the rate on its Home Value Loan by 10 basis points, bringing its new variable rate to a low 3.17% (3.19% comparison rate*) for borrowers who plan to make principal and interest repayments and are looking to borrow up to 90% of the property’s value.

Westpac cuts mortgage interest rates: How does this big bank stack up?

Westpac cuts mortgage interest rates: How does this big bank stack up?

Westpac recently cut as much as 130 basis points off several of its fixed and variable home loan interest rates from its Premier Advantage package loans and Flexi loans. We’ve crunched the numbers to see how it’s new rates stack up against other home loan options around.

Why smart Aussies are dumping old bank loans

Why smart Aussies are dumping old bank loans

Australian borrowers chasing lower rates and more flexible lending terms are starting to desert the big banks in droves in favour of more competitive smaller lenders.

Are you paying a convenience tax on your home loan?

Are you paying a convenience tax on your home loan?

Let’s face it: finding the best deal on your home loan can be a real headache, whether you’re a first-time buyer or an investor. If you don’t know where to look it’s a time-consuming process with a lot of fine print to wade through.