Rate hikes keep refinancing levels high in June
The value of total home loan refinancing remained high, despite the monthly fall in June.
CBA launches digital refinance application, shaving approval times
The Commonwealth Bank has launched a digital refinancing application process, to make it quicker for homeowners to seek a better deal.
CommSec rolls out international share trading platform
CommSec has set up a new platform that will help Australians investors get access to 13 international equity markets.
Sharesies launches subscription service for share trading
Micro-investing app Sharesies has launched a subscription service starting at $5 a month.
Majors roll out changes to term deposit rates, 28 July
Three major banks rolled out increases in their term deposit rates, a week prior to the August monetary policy decision of the Reserve Bank of Australia.
...Does 6% inflation mark the end of the RBA rate hike road?
Inflation data released by the ABS shows a further fall in the CPI, down to 6% in the 12 months to June.
Credit demand slows as Aussies spend less amid rising costs
More Australian mortgage holders and auto loan borrowers are falling behind their payments as demand for credit slows down amid rising costs of living and in...
Mutual bank rolls out digital home loans for refinancers
Newcastle Permanent and Greater Bank’s merged outfit has rolled out digital home loans which is initially available to refinancers and will be offered ...
Check out the latest term deposit rate movers this week, 21 July
This week has seen various movements in term deposit rates — while Westpac reduced its 6-month special rates across its brands, other institutions are ...
Which lenders are increasing variable home loan rates despite the RBA hold?
Bendigo Bank and AMP were among several banks to increase variable home loan rates this week - at least for new customers anyway.
Will the impending peak in interest rates indicate a potential halt in surging rents?
The looming end to rate hikes could potentially bring a sigh of relief to renters who have been grappling with the skyrocketing rents.
Risk of defaulting on the rise among Australian borrowers
Illion's Credit Stress Barometer suggests that the likelihood of Australian borrowers defaulting on their loans is on the rise.
More Aussies to receive $500 in matched savings through nationwide rollout of ANZ's Saver Plus
After assisting over 57,000 Australians since 2003, ANZ-backed Saver Plus is now available across the nation with up to $500 on offer for eligible participan...
How non-bank lenders are helping borrowers amid rate hikes
Australian borrowers are increasingly turning to non-bank lenders for their home loan needs, but what do they actually provide amid a rising rate environment...
How you can save on your energy bills this winter
On 1 July, electricity and gas prices rose by up to 25%, so saving as much as you can on your bills is more important than ever.
Find out the latest term deposit rate movers this week, 14 July
Several term deposit providers, including ANZ, rolled out increases in their rates for regular and business term deposits.
ANZ holds firm on stress test amid changes from other majors
ANZ currently has no plans to ease its stress test even if all other majors have already rolled out changes to help refinancers.
Which lenders are increasing their variable rates despite the July RBA hold?
Despite the pause in rate hikes, some lenders are starting to make out-of-cycle increases in variable rates this month.
Capital cities mark longest stretch of rental growth
The property market conditions continue to be favourable to existing investors as rents reach historic highs.
Fixed home loan rates more competitive than variable - is it time to lock it in?
The latest RBA data suggests owner occupiers that opted for a fixed rate for three years or fewer in May got a better deal than those that opted for a variab...
Mortgage competition, house price rises pose a consumption headache for the RBA
Despite a pause to the cash rate in July so the RBA can look around, household wealth, consumption and property price gains are proving a headache for the ce...
Competition continues to heat up in term deposits despite RBA hold
Competition remains exciting among term deposit providers, with Firstmac and Judo Bank reasserting themselves as the leader in terms of offering the highest ...
RBA leaves cash rate untouched in July
The Reserve Bank of Australia holds the cash rate as it finds the June economic data not definitive enough to warrant an increase.
Mortgage borrowers continue to switch lenders at near-record levels
The value of new loans and refinancing commitments for housing rose in May, with the latter even reaching a new high in the owner-occupier sector.
