Is a personal loan right for me in 2024? 3 tips to help with borrowing money
If you have a major expense to tackle such as a home renovation, a car or even a wedding, a loan from the bank can help.
Personal loans to cover rising home renovation costs
Aussies are still renovating their homes despite rising costs, as having a comfortable living space takes priority.
Renovating in 2024? A personal loan could be what you need
Homeowners may spend thousands of dollars in home renovations to increase the value of their property.
4 green loans to save the planet (and your wallet!)
Some major banks are now offering competitive interest rates on green loans due to a rising demand for sustainable home upgrades.
Is a personal loan better than a credit card?
It can be challenging when a product or service catches your eye but you don’t have the funds to pay for it. As you start to review your options, you’ve come across personal loans and credit cards as a way to front the expense.
How do interest rate hikes affect personal loans?
Since May of 2022, the Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted the cash rate twelve times. While there hasn’t been a rate hike since June 2023, an increase is predicted at November’s meeting.
Aussies want sustainable renovations but at what cost?
Around 3.5 million Australians are looking to make improvements to their home in the next six months, however only three-quarters are considering sustainable changes.
More Aussies are taking out personal loans, says ABS
New research from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows there’s been a steady increase in the number of new loan commitments.
How much does it really cost to throw a spring wedding?
Weddings are said to be the best moment of a person's life, maybe behind the birth of their children, so a budget makes complete sense for this special day. The true cost of a wedding is totally personal, but have you ever wondered what kind of wedding the average Aussie is throwing?
How to build your own Barbie Dreamhouse with a home renovation loan
While your dream house might not be Barbie pink or feature a three level slide from the bedroom, it’s easy to get wrapped up in your wishlist when it comes to home renovations. Though you might have tamer goals than everyone’s favourite doll, there’s no reason your home shouldn’t be your own Dreamhouse.