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Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
What impact will stage 3 tax cuts have on your borrowing capacity?
For anyone looking to secure a home loan, the stage 3 tax cuts - and the subsequent increase to your take home pay - could mean your borrowing capacity, gets a bump too.
Home Loans
22 Apr, 2024
4 min read
Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
ATMs are back in fashion
The ATMs of Australia have been getting a workout, with a significant increase in the total value of cash withdrawals recorded for January and February, according to data from the RBA.
Home Loans
21 Apr, 2024
3 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Cashback home loan deals in April 2024
Looking for a cashback deal? They’re not as easy to come by as they used to be. With only a limited number of home loan cashback offers available for consideration, it's more important than ever to compare your options before deciding, so you can be confident you’re getting a deal that suits your needs.
Home Loans
19 Apr, 2024
5 min read
Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
NAB overhauls advertised rates on its discounted variable mortgage
NAB, Australia’s third largest lender, has dropped the advertised rates on its discounted variable home loan, in a strategic move by the bank on how it markets its prices.
Home Loans
15 Apr, 2024
3 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Some of the top-rated home loans in April 2024
While interest rates are important, Australia’s borrowers, first home buyers, investors and refinancers may also want to compare more than just rates when looking at home loans. When comparing home loan features and benefits, it’s important to consider which of these extras may offer you the most value in your financial situation, and help you to achieve your personal goals.
Home Loans
10 Apr, 2024
3 min read
Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
Refinancing halts freefall yet fixed rates hit rock bottom
The value of refinanced home loans staged a small comeback in February, with ABS Lending Indicator data recording a $478 million bump.
Home Loans
09 Apr, 2024
5 min read
Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
Unloan now available to new home loans
Unloan, the digital home loan from Australia’s biggest bank, is expanding its offering beyond refinancers, and is now offering its competitive rate and loyalty discount for new home loans too.
Home Loans
08 Apr, 2024
2 min read
Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
Are cashback deals worth it?
While the idea of pocketing a couple thousand dollars for switching your mortgage might sound appealing, it’s important to understand there are a number of different factors that go into choosing a loan.
Home Loans
26 Mar, 2024
4 min read
Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
Bendigo Bank launches fast pre-approvals for BEN Express Home Loans
Bendigo Bank has just announced their digital home loan, BEN Express, now offers pre-approvals. The feature, which was delivered in partnership with Tiimely, could see some house hunters receive pre-approval within minutes.
Home Loans
25 Mar, 2024
3 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Cashback home loan deals in March 2024
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept the national cash rate on hold at its March 2024 meeting. The number of cashbacks available to refinancers and first home buyers to compare also remained relatively steady this month.
Home Loans
20 Mar, 2024
5 min read
Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
Cash rate on hold: how to keep your budget in the black until rate cuts eventuate
The RBA has kept the cash rate on hold for the third consecutive meeting, as Australia’s monetary policy settings work to rein in inflation.
Home Loans
19 Mar, 2024
5 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Some of the top-rated home loans in March 2024
Whether you’re buying a property or refinancing a mortgage, if you want to get a better interest rate, you may need to actively go hunting rather than waiting for a deal to fall into your lap. Comparing some of the top-rated home loans on RateCity’s database can help make your search a little simpler, as you can see which loans are offering more value and may better suit your needs.
Home Loans
19 Mar, 2024
4 min read
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