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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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*).
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.
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.
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.
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.