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How you can pay off your home loan faster

If your home loan lender is passing on an interest rate cut after the RBA slashed the official rate, congratulations - you can now pay off your mortgage sooner.

Alison CheungOct 10, 2019( 5 min read )

Home lending lifts, refinancers lead the charge

New ABS data out today shows borrowers are refinancing at the highest level in three years, spurred on by the falling interest rate market.

Laine GordonOct 10, 2019( 3 min read )

Banks slash fixed rates, pricing in Melbourne Cup cut

Three of the Big Four Banks have dropped rates on their fixed home loans in the past week, with NAB the latest major bank to cut.

Laine GordonOct 8, 2019( 3 min read )

Four ways you can convince your bank to pass on the latest rate cuts

The RBA cash rate is at an historical low of just 0.75%, and home loan rates have dropped as low as 2.69%. Many banks are not passing on the full rate cut, but in a highly competitive home loan market you may be able to negotiate a lower rate.

Rachel WastellOct 7, 2019( 5 min read )

How to build a home loan wishlist

While many Australians know what they want when they’re buying a home, far fewer have a wishlist in mind when it comes to comparing home loans.

Mark BristowOct 4, 2019( 3 min read )

ING the 26th lender to cut rates

Australia’s fifth largest bank, ING, has announced its cutting home loan interest rates by 0.15 per cent.

Liz SeatterOct 4, 2019( 2 min read )

Suncorp, HSBC & Bankwest: who’s cut home loan rates so far?

Two days on from the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to cut rates, and we've only seen a small group of lenders announce rate cuts.

Alex RitchieOct 3, 2019( 2 min read )

Westpac and ANZ round out the Big Four cuts

The last of the Big Four Banks have finally handed down their rate decisions with Westpac and ANZ both announcing cuts within minutes of each other.

Laine GordonOct 2, 2019( 3 min read )

NAB cuts variable rates following RBA decision

NAB has cut variable rates by 0.15 per cent for owner-occupiers paying principal and interest as well as interest only.

Liz SeatterOct 2, 2019( 2 min read )

CBA first big bank to cut rates

CBA is the first major bank off the blocks, cutting variable rates by 0.13 per cent for owner-occupiers paying principal and interest.

Laine GordonOct 2, 2019( 2 min read )

Lenders drop rates as RBA cuts again

Lenders have already starting slashing variable rates after the RBA took the unprecedented step of cutting the cash rate to 0.75 per cent today.

Liz SeatterOct 1, 2019( 4 min read )

Struggling with your mortgage? You’re not alone

Almost a third of all Australian property owners are struggling to make mortgage repayments, new data from research firm Digital Financial Analytics shows.

Alison CheungOct 1, 2019( 4 min read )

What to expect if the RBA cuts the cash rate next week

The Reserve Bank of Australia is tipped to cut the cash rate next Tuesday for the third time this year. Aussies everywhere will no doubt be wondering how much their banks will pass on to them.

Alex RitchieSep 27, 2019( 6 min read )

Want to invest in high-yielding properties? Look up to regional QLD

Savvy property investors may want to look towards regional Queensland to park their cash in, with country towns in the state leading rental returns across Australia.

Alison CheungSep 25, 2019( 3 min read )