Car Loans

Insurance provider QBE has paid out $15.9 million in refunds to car insurance customers who were receiving little to no benefit from their policies, following a review from the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC).

Mark Bristow -

03 Aug, 2017 -

2 min read

Car Loans

Nick Bendel -

07 Aug, 2017 -

3 min read

Home Loans

Nobody truly knows what the future of the housing market looks like, but a little bit of research has given QBE a bit of a real estate crystal ball.

Nick Bendel -

31 Oct, 2018 -

2 min read

Home Loans

Despite rising interest rates in late 2010, the new year may be a great time to buy a home, according to some mortgage experts. After a turbulent year, Australian Property Monitors is predicting the property market for 2011 to be slightly quieter and buyers are expected to take their time considering their housing and mortgage options.

Laine Gordon -

09 Dec, 2010 -

3 min read

Investment Funds

Nick Bendel -

07 Jul, 2017 -

2 min read

Car Insurance

The ��_at-risk��_ generation Y group filed fewer than 10 percent of all claims in the past three years. By comparison, baby boomers accounted for almost 40 percent of all claims made in the same period.

Laine Gordon -

10 May, 2013 -

2 min read

Car Insurance

South Australia is arguably Australia's friendliest state for drivers. The Virgin Car Insurance study, which compared the costs of car insurance, petrol, parking and tolls as well as theft, revealed Adelaide as the most driver-friendly city in Australia

Laine Gordon -

30 Mar, 2011 -

3 min read

Home Loans

Many young professionals on a single income have been pondering their chances of survival in the home buying game. But how affordable is it to step into the property market right now?

Laine Gordon -

26 Oct, 2009 -

3 min read

Home Loans

Lower interest rates over the past 12 months have eased the pressure of repayments for home owners, but unfortunately for some, the lowest rates in 40 years have not translated to ease of mind. Falling behind in your repayments or suffering mortgage stress (where more than 30 percent of your income is directed towards repayments) is a scary scenario for any family or individual, but being aware of your options can minimise the stress.

Laine Gordon -

02 Oct, 2009 -

4 min read

Home Loans

Because Lender's Mortgage Insurance (LMI) can be a significant extra expense when purchasing a property, it's important to include it in your budget when calculating whether you can afford a home loan, to avoid finding yourself in financial stress at the very start of a 30-year mortgage term.

Mark Bristow -

21 Nov, 2017 -

3 min read

Home Insurance

If you’re intent on making more sustainable choices this year - this could also include your insurance provider. Two major insurers, Auto & General and Huddle, have both committed to avoiding companies in the fossil fuel sector.

Alex Ritchie -

24 Nov, 2023 -

6 min read

Home Insurance

Every property faces the risk of water damage of some kind sooner or later. However, damage to your home may only be covered if the incident causing it is listed in your home insurance policy. Check the PDS to find out what you're covered for.

Peter Terlato -

06 Feb, 2023 -

4 min read

Bank Accounts

Australians may be curious to know which financial areas can make the biggest impact if you switch to an environmentally friendly company, so you can decarbonise your money

Alex Ritchie -

26 Sep, 2022 -

9 min read