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Refinancing and new lending continues to slide

The 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

Eden Radford -

07 Mar, 2024 -

4 min read

Home Loans

Refinancing halts freefall yet fixed rates hit rock bottom

The value of refinanced home loans staged a small comeback in February, with ABS Lending Indicator data recording a $478 million bump.

Eden Radford

Eden Radford -

09 Apr, 2024 -

5 min read

Home Loans

Suburbs with the greatest property change revealed

CoreLogic research has revealed the Australian suburbs that experienced the greatest change in listings over the 12 months to May 2017 and 12 months to May 2018.

Alex Ritchie

Alex Ritchie -

26 Jun, 2018 -

5 min read

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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

Alex Ritchie -

20 Dec, 2023 -

3 min read

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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

Nick Bendel -

20 Jun, 2017 -

2 min read

Car Loans

Aussie car sales on the increase

Aussies 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

Mark Bristow -

17 May, 2017 -

1 min read

Car Loans

Car crime stats up

Keep 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

Mark Bristow -

07 Jul, 2017 -

1 min read

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Savings Accounts

Gender salary gap narrows, but remains large

Females 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

Nick Bendel -

22 Feb, 2018 -

2 min read

Savings Accounts

Unemployment falls after surge in full-time jobs
Nick Bendel

Nick Bendel -

15 Jun, 2017 -

2 min read

Savings Accounts

Debt on the rise, with Queenslanders hardest hit

When it comes to personal debt, Queenslanders are struggling the most.

Alex Ritchie

Alex Ritchie -

25 May, 2017 -

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

Steady jobs growth keeps unemployment stable

The latest job figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show the nation��_s unemployment rate held steady over October 2017.

Mark Bristow

Mark Bristow -

17 Nov, 2017 -

2 min read

Bank Accounts

ATM usage surges after fee removal

Just 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

Mark Bristow -

28 Sep, 2017 -

2 min read

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Credit Cards

Aussies to splurge on online shopping this Christmas

New 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

Mark Bristow -

14 Nov, 2017 -

2 min read

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Personal Loans

Bankruptcies and debt agreements hit highs

More 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

Mark Bristow -

19 Oct, 2017 -

2 min read

Personal Loans

A bad year for bankruptcies

It 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

Mark Bristow -

19 Jul, 2018 -

2 min read

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Superannuation

Super Guarantee rise and the single parent home scheme start today: but beware of the fine print

Today 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

Laine Gordon -

01 Jul, 2021 -

6 min read

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Home Loans

Home loans in NT

Find Home loans in NT at RateCity and compare over 6659 home loans. View all product details, interest rates and fees to find the home loan that suits your needs at RateCity

Mark Bristow

Mark Bristow -

19 Oct, 2016 -

3 min read

Home Loans

3 Mortgage Brokers Servicing Darwin & NT | RateCity

Not sure which banks or mortgage lenders are right for you? Contact one of the 8 mortgage brokers servicing Darwin to get the advice you need.

Mark Bristow

Mark Bristow -

23 Jun, 2020 -

3 min read

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Car Loans

Compare car loans in the Northern Territory

Find 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

Peter Terlato -

22 Mar, 2018 -

5 min read

Car Loans

Compare top car loans in Darwin and NT

Explore 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

Nick Bendel -

22 Dec, 2016 -

3 min read

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Personal Loans

Northern Territory personal loans from 90+ lenders

Find 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

Nick Bendel -

10 Jan, 2017 -

0 min read

Personal Loans

Search and compare rental bond personal loans

Search rental bond personal loans at RateCity and compare over 289 personal loan products. View interest rates, fees, features and more.

Peter Terlato

Peter Terlato -

15 Dec, 2016 -

8 min read

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Car Insurance

Territory Insurance Office NT Car Insurance - Review & Compare | RateCity

View Information about Territory Insurance Office NT company in Australia.

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27 May, 2022 -

0 min read

Home Insurance

Territory Insurance Office NT Home Insurance | RateCity

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27 May, 2022 -

0 min read

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Low interest rates fail to attract first home buyers

First 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

RateCity -

18 Jul, 2013 -

3 min read

Savings Accounts

Tips for saving while studying

Have 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

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Home Loans

First home owners boost

The 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

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

Peter Terlato -

21 Dec, 2022 -

7 min read

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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

Alex Ritchie -

31 Oct, 2023 -

4 min read

Car Insurance

Choice names top cover for drivers

The 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

Laine Gordon -

21 Apr, 2011 -

3 min read

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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

Alex Ritchie -

21 Sep, 2023 -

5 min read

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Car Loans

Complete state by state guide to EV rebates and green loans

With 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

Georgia Brown -

28 Jun, 2022 -

4 min read

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Car Insurance

Territory Insurance Office NT Car Insurance - Review & Compare | RateCity

View Information about Territory Insurance Office NT company in Australia.

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27 May, 2022 -

0 min read

Home Insurance

Territory Insurance Office NT Home Insurance | RateCity

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27 May, 2022 -

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Low interest rates fail to attract first home buyers

First 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

RateCity -

18 Jul, 2013 -

3 min read