Personal Loan news and top tips

Aussies looking for a personal loan may not know how their credit score works, says Experian

Monday, 3 September 2018

If your credit score isn’t something you think about over your morning coffee or jog, you’re not alone. 65% of Aussies have never once checked their credit report and big four customers are the worst culprits, Experian research has found. But with recent changes in credit reporting now starting to take effect, it’s more important than ever that Australians understand how valuable a good credit score can be.

New figures by RateSetter see more Aussies apply for personal loans to blast debt

Tuesday, 14 August 2018

New data from peer-to-peer lender, RateSetter has found that 47.8% of credit card holders agreed it’s too difficult to make more than the monthly minimum repayment on their balance.

Millennials busting stereotypes with attitude to debt and fees: ING

Monday, 16 July 2018

Millennials often get a hard time for their money management, especially for their love of expensive brunches and extensive overseas travel, but it turns out that young Australians may be savvier than most when it comes to avoiding bank fees and debt.

ING joins low rate party with release of new Unsecured Personal Loan

Friday, 29 June 2018

Whether it’s using some time off over the winter holidays to renovate your home before spring selling season, or getting organised for a summer vacation by buying flights to Europe, ING has a new funding solution to help you make things happen.

Energy efficiency rates highest on Aussie home improvement wish lists: Ratesetter

Wednesday, 13 June 2018

Marble countertops and rose gold faucets may be all the rage, but when it comes to the most popular home improvements, new figures from personal loan lender RateSetter show that Australians are actually most eager to make energy efficient upgrades to their homes.

Aussies take 326 days on average to pay off an outstanding balance on a personal loan, Credit Simple says

Tuesday, 12 June 2018

According to new research by Credit Simple, once a personal loan bill is in default, it takes an average 326 days to pay off the outstanding balance.

Do you need to perform a credit health check before comprehensive credit reporting kicks in?

Tuesday, 22 May 2018

For many Australians, the term ‘credit history’ will elicit a yawn or perhaps a blank face. But given that our access to credit could shape everything from the homes we’re able to buy to the holidays we can take, it’s a facet of everyday finance that we’re being urged to better understand.

Top personal loan myths busted

Tuesday, 8 May 2018

A personal loan can be a handy and cost-effective way to achieve big milestones in your life, like buying your first car or renovating your home, not to mention extremely useful for consolidating existing debt or establishing a good credit history.

Excellent credit could save borrowers over $7k on a personal loan

Thursday, 26 April 2018

It’s no secret that a rock solid credit score is one of the keys to scoring a great personal loan when you need it - but did you know that keeping your credit history squeaky clean can make a huge difference to how much interest you pay on your loan as well?

Westpac says: Aussies love renovating more than ever, but how are we paying for our home upgrades?

Tuesday, 17 April 2018

So you’ve grown tired of your current home, do you renovate or relocate?

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