The Lenders Mortgage Insurance trap hurting Aussie budgets
Thousands of Australians refinance their home loan each year^ on the hunt for a lower home loan rate, and in result, more money in their back pockets.
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Will banks be forced to slash home loan rates as buyer intention drops?
With shiny new homes boasting rustic charm showing up on the radar every day, and property prices falling lower than they’ve been in years, it may come as a shock that Aussies aren’t as keen to get a home loan as they were last year.
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More same-sex home borrowers in the property market, according to Aussie
The number of same-sex couples buying homes together with joint mortgages is on the rise, according to Aussie Home Loans, particularly among female couples.
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First home buyers optimistic about buying a property, says Westpac
Adulting isn’t always easy, and buying a home can seem like a mountain that’s impossible to climb. However, in our dropping property market, Westpac research has revealed that first home buyers are feeling more optimistic about getting a foot on the property ladder.
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Australia's best value home loans of 2018 revealed
The results of Mozo’s Experts Choice Home Loan Awards are in, revealing the best value mortgages of 2018!
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NAB hikes rates for new borrowers: how it stacks up to the other big banks
After being the only big 4 bank to resist a rate hike in September, NAB has today announced a home loan rate rise for new customers.
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Mortgage term literacy is dropping, says Gateway Bank
How did Stonehenge get there? What’s going on in Australian politics? Why does my printer always need magenta? These are some of the greatest mysteries of our time, and according to Gateway Bank research, home loan terminology is also on that list.
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Home loan discounts are still available despite stricter lending conditions
When it comes to the search for a great home loan rate, there are three types of Aussies: hopeful first home buyers, investors looking to buy their next property and current homeowners trying to refinance to a better deal.
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Bright future for first home buyers, says QBE
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to enter the property market, there’s good news - QBE research has found that house and unit prices will likely continue to plunge in the next three years.
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53% of Aussies would change holiday plans if home loan rates rose again
Whether you’re planning your next family vacation or a solo backpacking trip, you know that when it comes to saving for a holiday, every penny counts. And with everyone from the big four banks to smaller lenders hiking their home loan rates in recent months, you could be feeling the strain on your purse strings in funding your next great escape.
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