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Banks back away from risky business

Banks continue to turn their backs on riskier home loans, as the value of new interest-only and low doc loans hit record lows, according to APRA data released today.

Sally Tindall

Jun 19, 2019( 2 min read )

How to finance a granny flat

Forking out over $100k for a granny flat is a hard ask for may Australians, so here are two common ways you can finance your new build.

Alex Ritchie

Jun 18, 2019( 3 min read )

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Low rate lenders battle it out with history-making variable rates

Australia’s low rate lenders are battling it out with variable rates now tumbling as low as 3.09 per cent.

Liz Seatter

Jun 12, 2019( 2 min read )

Housing affordability: best it’s been since 2016

Alex Ritchie

Jun 11, 2019( 3 min read )

Help the environment and get cash back, thanks to this bank

Alex Ritchie

Jun 8, 2019( 3 min read )

14 more lenders drop home loan rates

HSBC, Bankwest, AMP and Bendigo Bank are among 14 lenders to cut home loan interest rates since the last RateCity.com.au update yesterday.

Liz Seatter

Jun 7, 2019( 4 min read )

Home loan lenders continue to cut their mortgage rates

ING, Bank of Queensland, Virgin Money, Qudos Bank and Newcastle Permanent have moved their variable interest rates since the last RateCity.com.au update yesterday.

Laine Gordon

Jun 6, 2019( 4 min read )

More lenders hold back part of the rate cut

A growing number of banks have decided not to pass on the full 0.25 per cent RBA rate cut.

Laine Gordon

Jun 5, 2019( 4 min read )

ANZ shocks by not passing on full RBA rate cut

The RBA has finally taken the plunge, cutting the cash rate to a new low of 1.25 per cent.

Laine Gordon

Jun 4, 2019( 4 min read )

Rate cut could shave $700 per year off average mortgage

RateCity.com.au expects the Reserve Bank to cut rates tomorrow and then again as early as August.

Laine Gordon

Jun 3, 2019( 2 min read )

Switching banks could be a very profitable move

Unhappy with your bank? You’re not the only one. So why not switch to a better alternative?

Nick Bendel

Jun 1, 2019( 6 min read )

Greater Bank goes below 3%

Greater Bank has announced it will slash its 1-year fixed home loan for owner-occupiers paying principal and interest by 0.50 per cent to 2.99 per cent.

Laine Gordon

May 30, 2019( 2 min read )