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A tale of two cities: offset balances hit a new record high as arrears climb

The latest APRA data shows money in offset accounts hitting a record high, while mortgage arrears continue to climb.

Eden Radford

Eden Radford -

13 Mar, 2024 -

5 min read

Home Loans

Risky lending plummets but offset balances continue to climb, despite rate hikes

The value of new home loans with risky levels of debt has plummeted, according to new data released by APRA yesterday.

Laine Gordon

Laine Gordon -

07 Jun, 2023 -

3 min read

Home Loans

Household deposits continue to soar as Australians squirrel money away

Household deposits hit a new record high of almost $1.42 trillion in September, despite pressure from the rising cost of living and 12 RBA hikes.

Eden Radford

Eden Radford -

31 Oct, 2023 -

5 min read

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Bank Accounts

ATMs and branches drop across the country – how banks are backing away from cash

The number of ATMs and bank branches has dropped by more than one in 10 in the last financial year, as banks and customers move their transactions online.

Eden Radford

Eden Radford -

19 Oct, 2023 -

8 min read

Bank Accounts

Australians stash an extra $124 billion in the bank in the year since COVID

New figures out today from APRA show Australians have deposited an extra $124.14 billion in the bank since COVID hit. At the same time people have been stashing their cash, the interest rates offered on savings have plummeted.

Alex Ritchie

Alex Ritchie -

03 May, 2021 -

4 min read

Bank Accounts

Is it still safe to keep my money in a bank?

You may be curious as to whether your money is actually safe in a bank, or better kept hiding under your mattress. While there are laws in place designed to protect your cash, legislation passed in 2018 may mean that your deposits are vulnerable

Alex Ritchie

Alex Ritchie -

20 Mar, 2023 -

6 min read

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Savings Accounts

Competition in the savings sector heats up as more accounts climb above 5 per cent

A total of five banks now offer at least one ongoing savings rate above 5 per cent, as competition in the savings sector continues to heat up.

Laine Gordon

Laine Gordon -

01 Jun, 2023 -

5 min read

Savings Accounts

Savings rates could hit 6% by August as deposits hit a new record high

 A total of 12 banks are now offering ongoing savings rates of 5 per cent or more, with two banks leading the charge with rates of 5.50 per cent.

Eden Radford

Eden Radford -

30 Jun, 2023 -

4 min read

Savings Accounts

Which bank has the best mobile app? Five questions to ask

A new research report has evaluated the mobile banking apps of Australia’s top lenders, and revealed which of Australia's leading banks has the best mobile app. But what questions can you ask a bank to work out if its app will suit your needs?

Mark Bristow

Mark Bristow -

01 Nov, 2023 -

4 min read

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Superannuation

APRA says super funds must put members first

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released new requirements to help ensure super funds deliver value for money to their members.

Mark Bristow

Mark Bristow -

13 Dec, 2018 -

1 min read

Superannuation

APRA reveals 13 super funds that failed its performance test

APRA has assessed the returns generated by superannuation funds over the past seven years, as well as their fees, and listed those that do not meet its objective benchmark. APRA has revealed that 13 super funds of 76 tested have failed its assessment.

Alex Ritchie

Alex Ritchie -

01 Sep, 2021 -

4 min read

Superannuation

Four super funds fail performance test for the second time: is it time to check your fund?

The second annual superannuation performance test from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has seen outcomes generally improve for MySuper superannuation members, though there are still some repeat offenders in the mix.

Mark Bristow

Mark Bristow -

31 Aug, 2022 -

5 min read

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Credit Cards

Credit card lending increasing, but yet to reach pre-COVID levels

Australians are understood to be spending more confidently on their credit cards, though not yet at the same rate as before the pandemic, according to recent statistics from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA).

Mark Bristow

Mark Bristow -

30 Apr, 2021 -

2 min read

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Term Deposits

How much you could earn with the highest term deposit rates

RateCity has crunched the numbers on the current highest term deposit rates on its database for 12 month, 3-year and 5-year fixed terms, to see how much you could save with these interest rates. 

Alex Ritchie

Alex Ritchie -

04 Jul, 2023 -

3 min read

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Personal Loans

Small business roundtable asks how to make loan comparisons easier

A recent roundtable hosted by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) looked at issues facing Australia��_s small businesses, including challenges such as comparing and switching business financing products across different lenders.

Mark Bristow

Mark Bristow -

21 Apr, 2018 -

2 min read

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Home Loans

What is APRA?

APRA, or the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority as it is officially known, is the prudential regulator of Australia��_s financial services industry.

Nick Bendel

Nick Bendel -

24 Aug, 2017 -

1 min read

Home Loans

New investor loans blocked by big lenders

One of Australia��_s biggest lenders has made sweeping changes to its investor lending policies, RateCity understands.

Alex Ritchie

Alex Ritchie -

09 Feb, 2017 -

3 min read

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Term Deposits

Aussies' love of liquid grows

Aussies' love of liquid grows

Laine Gordon

Laine Gordon -

30 Jun, 2011 -

3 min read

Term Deposits

180 Day Term Deposits

Compare 180 day term deposits on RateCity. 6 month term deposits rates from major Australia providers. Search and compare some of the best rates on RateCity.

RateCity

RateCity -

20 Aug, 2008 -

3 min read

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Superannuation

What is the difference between public offer and non-public offer superannuation funds?

Some superannuation funds are available for all Australians to join. These are known as public offer funds. Funds that are exclusively available to certain groups of individuals, such as workers in a particular industry or employees of one specific company, are referred to as non-public offer funds.

Peter Terlato

Peter Terlato -

21 Apr, 2023 -

3 min read

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Bank Accounts

Easy Street Financial Services bank accounts

View the Easy Street Financial Services bank accounts currently available in Australia, and compare your bank account options with RateCity.

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01 Jan, 2016 -

1 min read

Car Loans

Easy Street Financial Services car loan rates

Check out a selection of Easy Street Financial Services car loans currently available in Australia and compare against RateCity's car finance database.

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01 Jan, 2016 -

1 min read

Savings Accounts

Easy Street Financial Services savings account interest rates

Find the Easy Street Financial Services savings accounts available in Australia, and compare a variety of savings accounts with RateCity.

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01 Jan, 2016 -

1 min read

Term Deposits

Judo Bank term deposit rates

Find out what's on offer from Judo Bank term deposits, and compare your options with RateCity.

Alex Ritchie

Alex Ritchie -

01 Jan, 2016 -

2 min read

Car Loans

P&N Bank car loan rates

Check out a selection of P&N Bank car loans currently available in Australia and compare against RateCity's car finance database.

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01 Jan, 2016 -

1 min read

Savings Accounts

P&N Bank savings account interest rates

Find the P&N Bank savings accounts available in Australia, and compare a variety of savings accounts with RateCity.

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01 Jan, 2016 -

1 min read

Bank Accounts

P&N Bank bank accounts

View the P&N Bank bank accounts currently available in Australia, and compare your bank account options with RateCity.

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01 Jan, 2016 -

1 min read

Term Deposits

P&N Bank term deposit rates

Find out what's on offer from P&N Bank term deposits, and compare your options with RateCity.

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01 Jan, 2016 -

1 min read