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Home Loans
Refinancing and new lending continues to slideThe home loan market cooled in the month of January, with the value of new and refinanced home loans dropping for the second consecutive month.
Eden Radford -
07 Mar, 2024 -
4 min read
Home Loans
Refinancing halts freefall yet fixed rates hit rock bottomThe value of refinanced home loans staged a small comeback in February, with ABS Lending Indicator data recording a $478 million bump.
Eden Radford -
09 Apr, 2024 -
5 min read
Home Loans
Fixing drops to new record low as borrowers hold their breath on ratesThe proportion of borrowers opting for a fixed rate hit a new record low of just 1.40 per cent in March, according to the latest ABS statistics.
Eden Radford -
03 May, 2024 -
5 min read
Car Insurance
Worst suburbs for shopping centre car park collisions: Are you insured for the holiday season?Discover the most at-risk times of day, and suburbs for shopping centre car park collisions. It is a timely reminder to take time this silly season to ensure that your car insurance policy is the best fit for you.
Alex Ritchie -
20 Dec, 2023 -
3 min read
Car Loans
Sales of new motor vehicles climb 4.9%One of Australia��_s key economic indicators has performed quite strongly over the past year, new data has revealed.
Nick Bendel -
20 Jun, 2017 -
2 min read
Car Loans
Aussie car sales on the increaseAussies are buying more new cars, with four wheel drives and similar vehicles leading the pack, according to new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Mark Bristow -
17 May, 2017 -
1 min read
Car Loans
Car crime stats upKeep an eye on your car keys _ new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that in 2016, car crime across Australia reached its highest level since 2012, driven by spiking car theft numbers in key states.
Mark Bristow -
07 Jul, 2017 -
1 min read
Savings Accounts
Gender salary gap narrows, but remains largeFemales have closed the pay gap on males, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Full-time adult average weekly ordinary-time earnings reached $1,567.90 in November 2017 _ an increase of 2.3 per cent on the previous year. That included an increase of 2.9 per cent for females and 2.0 per cent for males.
Nick Bendel -
22 Feb, 2018 -
2 min read
Savings Accounts
Unemployment falls after surge in full-time jobsNick Bendel -
15 Jun, 2017 -
2 min read
Savings Accounts
Debt on the rise, with Queenslanders hardest hitWhen it comes to personal debt, Queenslanders are struggling the most.
Alex Ritchie -
25 May, 2017 -
5 min read
Bank Accounts
ATMs and branches drop across the country – how banks are backing away from cashThe 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 -
19 Oct, 2023 -
8 min read
Bank Accounts
Steady jobs growth keeps unemployment stableThe latest job figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show the nation��_s unemployment rate held steady over October 2017.
Mark Bristow -
17 Nov, 2017 -
2 min read
Bank Accounts
ATM usage surges after fee removalJust days after eliminating withdrawal fees from its ATMs, Commonwealth Bank has recorded a significant increase in usage of its machines by customers of other banks.
Mark Bristow -
28 Sep, 2017 -
2 min read
Credit Cards
Aussies to splurge on online shopping this ChristmasNew research from the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and Roy Morgan is predicting that Australians will spend more than $50 billion in retail stores this Christmas season.
Mark Bristow -
14 Nov, 2017 -
2 min read
Personal Loans
Bankruptcies and debt agreements hit highsMore Australians are struggling to manage debt, mortgage stress and financial hardship, with the number of bankruptcies and debt agreements around the country increasing over the past three months.
Mark Bristow -
19 Oct, 2017 -
2 min read
Personal Loans
A bad year for bankruptciesIt was a tough financial year for Australia��_s debtors, with the number of personal insolvencies growing to its highest figures in nearly a decade.
Mark Bristow -
19 Jul, 2018 -
2 min read
Superannuation
Super Guarantee rise and the single parent home scheme start today: but beware of the fine printToday two government initiatives kick off, designed to provide Australians with a more secure future, but not everyone is guaranteed to be a winner.
Laine Gordon -
01 Jul, 2021 -
6 min read
Home Loans
Home loans in NTFind Home loans in NT at RateCity and compare over 6661 home loans. View all product details, interest rates and fees to find the home loan that suits your needs at RateCity
Mark Bristow -
19 Oct, 2016 -
3 min read
Car Loans
Compare car loans in the Northern TerritoryFind car loans in NT at RateCity and compare over 200 car loans. View all product details, interest rates and fees to find the car loans that suits your needs at RateCity
Peter Terlato -
22 Mar, 2018 -
5 min read
Car Loans
Compare top car loans in Darwin and NTExplore Darwin car loans at RateCity and compare a wide selection of local loans from 90+ lenders. View product details, interest rates and fees.
Nick Bendel -
22 Dec, 2016 -
3 min read
Personal Loans
Northern Territory personal loans from 90+ lendersFind personal loans in NT at RateCity and compare over 289 Personal Loans. View all product details, interest rates and fees to find the Personal Loans that suits your needs at RateCity
Nick Bendel -
10 Jan, 2017 -
0 min read
Personal Loans
Search and compare rental bond personal loansSearch rental bond personal loans at RateCity and compare over 289 personal loan products. View interest rates, fees, features and more.
Peter Terlato -
15 Dec, 2016 -
8 min read
Car Insurance
Territory Insurance Office NT Car Insurance - Review & Compare | RateCityView Information about Territory Insurance Office NT company in Australia.
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27 May, 2022 -
0 min read
Home Insurance
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27 May, 2022 -
0 min read
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Low interest rates fail to attract first home buyersFirst home buyers are still cautious of entering the home loan market despite lower interest rates, with the proportion of first home buyer loans financed at a nine-year low...
RateCity -
18 Jul, 2013 -
3 min read
Savings Accounts
Tips for saving while studyingHave a high-interest savings account? As a student, get into the habit of saving on a regular basis, and ditch buying your lunch each day.
Kate Wick -
03 Jul, 2014 -
3 min read
Home Loans
First home owners boostThe First Home Owners Boost was established by the Federal Government in 2008 to encourage stimulus to the housing market during the global financial crisis and was an addition to the First Home Owners Grant.
Patricia Babalis -
15 Nov, 2009 -
1 min read
Home Loans
What is a cooling off period, and how do they work?A cooling off period is a length of time that follows signing a contract to purchase property, during which a buyer can choose to terminate the agreement without being in breach of contract and losing their deposit.
Mark Bristow -
08 May, 2020 -
4 min read
Home Loans
Do first-time home loan applicants qualify for tax benefits?If you’re a first-time home buyer applying for a home loan, you could qualify for some tax deductions. For example, in some states and territories may be entitled to full exemptions or concessions on stamp duty. Read on to find out what else you might be eligible to receive.
Peter Terlato -
21 Dec, 2022 -
7 min read
Car Insurance
What are the car insurance rates by age and gender?How much you may be charged for car insurance is influenced by a range of factors, with your age and gender being key deciders for insurance providers.
Alex Ritchie -
31 Oct, 2023 -
4 min read
Car Insurance
Choice names top cover for driversThe majority of Australian motorists are excluded from some of the best car insurance deals in the country, according to a new report, which revealed a bias towards over-50s and specialty car owners.
Laine Gordon -
21 Apr, 2011 -
3 min read
Home Insurance
What is underinsurance and how can you avoid it?If you are an Australian homeowner, you want to know that your home insurance policy has adequate coverage in the event the worst does happen. However, many Australians may actually be at risk of being underinsured.
Alex Ritchie -
21 Sep, 2023 -
5 min read
Car Loans
Complete state by state guide to EV rebates and green loansWith exorbitant petrol prices continuing to contribute to the rising cost of living, it’s safe to say you’re not alone in wanting to explore your electric vehicle options.
Georgia Brown -
28 Jun, 2022 -
4 min read
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Territory Insurance Office NT Car Insurance - Review & Compare | RateCityView Information about Territory Insurance Office NT company in Australia.
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27 May, 2022 -
0 min read
Home Insurance
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27 May, 2022 -
0 min read
Nonspecific
Low interest rates fail to attract first home buyersFirst home buyers are still cautious of entering the home loan market despite lower interest rates, with the proportion of first home buyer loans financed at a nine-year low...
RateCity -
18 Jul, 2013 -
3 min read