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The latest personal loans news and tips

Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

Some of the top-rated personal loans in October 2024

Compare some of the top-rated personal loans available at RateCity in the month of October. Explore interest rates, fees, and features.

Personal Loans

07 Oct, 2024

3 min read

Some of the top-rated personal loans in October 2024
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Some of the top-rated personal loans in September 2024

New data shows that Australians borrowed slightly more for personal loans in July 2024. But what will this mean if interest rates are cut as some banks are forecasting?

Personal Loans

06 Sep, 2024

2 min read

Some of the top-rated personal loans in September 2024
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Some of the top-rated personal loans in August 2024

New data shows that June 2024 recorded an uptick in personal loans, reversing a fall recorded the month prior. There are a variety of reasons to consider applying for a personal loan, including adding green and sustainable features to your home.

Personal Loans

05 Aug, 2024

3 min read

Some of the top-rated personal loans in August 2024
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Some of the top-rated personal loans in July 2024

If the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) considers hiking the cash rate before the end of the year, how could your personal loans be affected? When your personal financial situation is changing, it’s important to carefully compare personal loans to choose an option that better matches your needs.

Personal Loans

09 Jul, 2024

3 min read

Some of the top-rated personal loans in July 2024
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Some of the top-rated personal loans in May 2024

New data shows more Australians may be taking out personal loans, while others are struggling with the cost of living. But what effect could a personal loan have on managing household budgets?

Personal Loans

13 May, 2024

3 min read

Some of the top-rated personal loans in May 2024
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Some of the top-rated personal loans in April 2024

Australians are reportedly moving away from personal loans, in a partial reversal of an earlier uptick in lending activity earlier in the year. While new data shows a decline in personal lending overall, there are still competitive personal loans available for borrowers who know where to look.

Personal Loans

09 Apr, 2024

3 min read

Some of the top-rated personal loans in April 2024
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Some of the top-rated personal loans in March 2024

Data shows Australians are increasingly looking to personal loans to secure finance. However, before committing to a personal loan, it’s important to compare the available options and consider your needs to make sure you’re selecting a loan that offers the most value for your needs.

Personal Loans

13 Mar, 2024

3 min read

Some of the top-rated personal loans in March 2024
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Feeling the love? Some of the top-rated personal loans for February 2024

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s the time of year when a lot of money gets spent on everything from grand romantic gestures to elaborate weddings. While a personal loan could offer the financial support you need to splurge on your loved ones when the cost of living is high, it’s important to consider your budget and your credit score, and to carefully compare personal loan options before you apply.

Personal Loans

08 Feb, 2024

3 min read

Feeling the love? Some of the top-rated personal loans for February 2024
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Some of the top-rated personal loans in January 2024

A new year is a popular time to set new goals and commence new projects. But do you have the finance available to get your plans out of the concept stage and transform them into tangible reality? The right personal loan may be able to help, but it’s important to carefully compare your options first.

Personal Loans

16 Jan, 2024

3 min read

Some of the top-rated personal loans in January 2024
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

International fintech Revolut offering personal loans: How they top the big banks

Revolut has brought its competitive personal loan offerings across the world to the Australian market. It’s a timely reminder that comparing lenders outside of the big four banks could save you significantly in interest repayments. 

Personal Loans

12 Dec, 2023

3 min read

International fintech Revolut offering personal loans: How they top the big banks
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Some of the top-rated personal loans in December 2023

New lending indicators from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) found that in October 2023, the number of new fixed term personal loans rose by 2.1% compared to the month before, to $2.5 billion.

Personal Loans

05 Dec, 2023

2 min read

Some of the top-rated personal loans in December 2023
Peter Terlato

Personal Finance Editor

Buying land? Top personal loans for November 2023

If you're able to acquire a plot of land at a reasonable price, it has the potential to speed up your access to capital growth opportunities and offer flexibility for future development.

Personal Loans

10 Nov, 2023

3 min read

Buying land? Top personal loans for November 2023