CommBank slashes Extra Home Loan interest rate to 3.89%
Major bank CBA this morning announced cuts to its Extra Home Loan headline rate, bringing the rate for borrowers to a relatively competitive 3.89% (3.91% comparison rate*).
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ING releases mortgage shortcut for Aussies keen to pay off their home loan faster
ING has just unveiled an Everyday Round Up feature designed to help home loan borrowers save on their mortgage, as research reveals that more than half of Aussie borrowers fear they'll never pay off their home loan.
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Newcastle Permanent proves customer-owned lenders do it better
Another year has passed, and Mozo Experts Choice award winner Newcastle Permanent has once again impressed, providing better products, customer experiences and community benefits than the big four banks, according to its 2017-18 annual results.
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Monkey see, monkey do: 13 small banks follow big four in hiking home loan rates
The start of spring is a time of new beginnings for Aussies. We pack away our winter doonas, give the house a good scrub down and start hitting the gym in time for summer. This year, it’s also the start of paying more for your home loan.
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6 debt consolidation loans that’ll help you conquer your financial fears
Spiders, snakes or just life in general, we all have our fears. But for some Aussies, it’s the thought of mounting credit card debt that makes their heart stop.
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How to borrow with a 5 to 10% deposit
Looking to make your first move into the property market? A low deposit home loan could be your ticket to home ownership. If you've got a 5% or 10% deposit saved up, you'll be relieved to hear that plenty of lenders are still offering competitive low deposit home loans to first home buyers.
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Home loan cashback bonanza heats up pre-Spring
Lenders are rolling out generous home loan cashback deals ahead of Spring property season, in a push to win over new customers.
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How to beat home loan rate rises
Mortgage rates are going up, with Westpac becoming the first big bank to raise rates out of cycle and other lenders set to follow their lead. Home loan customers will be justifiably upset, but the good news is that you don’t have to just swallow it.
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1 in 5 Aussies would rather go to the dentist than apply for a home loan
With house prices finally dipping after years of climbing, it’s looking good for first home buyers who want to put their foot on the property ladder - but as we know, it’s really not that easy. Pen to paper home loan applications are about as popular as a garden salad at the pub, and according to St. George Bank, Aussie’s would rather do almost anything else.
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First home buyers are now making up 18% of the market says RiskWise Property Research
Between the number of Aussies who are nervously awaiting the final big four hike and those dreaming of owning their first home, the Aussie property market has seen better days.
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