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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 -
24 Aug, 2017 -
1 min read
Home Loans
New investor loans blocked by big lendersOne of Australia��_s biggest lenders has made sweeping changes to its investor lending policies, RateCity understands.
Alex Ritchie -
09 Feb, 2017 -
3 min read
Home Loans
Owning your own home just got 0.85% more affordableThe introduction of different rates for investors and owner-occupiers is turning the tables on the property market
Kate Cowling -
30 Sep, 2015 -
4 min read
Term Deposits
Aussies' love of liquid growsAussies' love of liquid grows
Laine Gordon -
30 Jun, 2011 -
3 min read
Term Deposits
180 Day Term DepositsCompare 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 -
21 Aug, 2008 -
3 min read
Term Deposits
Shop around as term deposit rates slideAs cautious investors seek some relief from the trials and tribulations of the share market, banks have been flooded by cash deposits in recent months.
Laine Gordon -
20 Sep, 2011 -
2 min read
Superannuation
What are unique superannuation identifiers?Unique superannuation identifiers are codes assigned to super funds to help contributors distinguish between them.
Jodie Humphries -
18 Jan, 2021 -
3 min read
Superannuation
How long after divorce can you claim superannuation?You can file a claim for division of superannuation as soon as you divorce. However, the claim has to be filed within one year after the divorce for married couples, and up to two years from the date of separation for de facto couples.
Alex Ritchie -
23 Nov, 2022 -
3 min read
Superannuation
What is the SIS Act, and how does it impact the management of super funds?The trustees of a super fund must ensure that they comply with the SIS Act of 1993. Members can also be helped by understanding how the Act protects their interests.
Vidhu Bajaj -
09 Jan, 2023 -
4 min read
Savings Accounts
Banks battle for bigger slice of the savings cakeAmong the many negative side effects of the global financial crisis, there was also a positive trend - since the GFC begun to bite, Australians have been saving more than they used to.
Laine Gordon -
01 Dec, 2009 -
3 min read
Savings Accounts
What is a deposit guarantee?The aim of the Australian government guarantee is to increase the confidence of individuals investing deposit balances of up to $250,000 per institution into online savings accounts or a term deposit for instance, by protecting their investment.
Patricia Babalis -
15 Apr, 2010 -
2 min read
Savings Accounts
Free moneyEveryone likes the sound of free money don't they? If you want to claim your share of free money all you need is to have money in a savings account, then you may be able to take advantage of unclaimed interest.
Kate Cowling -
16 Dec, 2010 -
2 min read