Credit Union SA double dips on home loan rate hikes
NAB increased a wide range of fixed-rate home loans by up to 25 basis points, while Credit Union SA increased the rate on a variable home loan by 40 basis po...
New leaders emerge in term deposit space as stronger RBA rhetoric persists
Both Bank of Sydney and Judo increased this week to share the crown with ING for the highest rates in the 12-month term deposit space.
Michele Bullock: Price increases due to excess demand
RBA Governor Michele Bullock says inflation in Australia is now coming from domestic demand rather than supply issues, and suggested this could mean more cas...
Palaszczuk Government doubles grant for first home buyers in Queensland
The Palaszczuk government will now contribute $30,000 to eligible first home buyers for the purchase or construction of new properties valued at less than $7...
Home loan rate wrap, 13-17 November
In the second week following the November monetary policy decision, the onslaught of lenders upping mortgage rates has continued.
Which banks increased term deposit rates this week, 17 November?
Term deposit enthusiasts have had a great week, with many banks hoisting the interest rates on offer in the wake of the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) Nov...
'Not much to read' from latest unemployment figures, but tide could be turning
There was a monster 55,000 extra finding themselves with a job in October, yet the unemployment rate trickled up to 3.7%, so what does this mean?
Wages growth hits coveted 4% mark: Will this have the RBA spooked?
The annualised wages growth figure hit 4%, three months ahead of RBA forecasts and the highest since March 2009.
The nation's capital extends stamp duty exemption threshold by $100k
People buying off-the-plan apartments or townhouses in Canberra valued at less than $800,000 will not have to pay stamp duty after the changes take effect.
ANZ Plus launches home loans
Beyond the $7.4 billion net profit headline, ANZ in its full year results quietly shed more light on its new ANZ Plus mortgage product.
Will the RBA risk missing inflation targets or fire off more rate hikes?
In the RBA's first statement of monetary policy (SOMP) delivered under the tutelage of governor Michele Bullock, subtle changes of phrase suggest that its in...
Which banks increased term deposit rates this week, 10 November?
Good news for depositors, bad news for borrowers: The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) hiked the nation’s cash...
Which lenders moved home loan rates immediately after the RBA decision?
After Tuesday's RBA decision, BOQ, AMP and loans.com.au are among the lenders who have already upped home loan rates.
How did the major banks treat savers after the RBA cash rate increase?
It took a couple of days for all the major banks to file through with announcements, with CBA the laggard, but now there are some more enticing savings accou...
NAB to offer 5% savings account after latest rate hike in major-bank-first
NAB was the first bank to fire the shot after Tuesday's RBA cash rate increase, and along with a slew of rate hikes, one savings account rate will be pushed ...
Is the latest RBA hike one too many for mortgage holders?
The Treasurer said a 25 basis point rate hike will make life hard for Aussies "already doing it tough", but an economist says the "harsh reali...
RBA increases rates to 4.35%
A 25 basis point increase means the cash rate is now at 4.35%, the highest since November 2011.
RBA gearing up to hike rates tomorrow: Experts
The nation is on track to come to a halt twice tomorrow: Once for the 163rd running of the Melbourne Cup and once m...
Term deposit rate wrap, November 3th
If you’re in the market for a new term deposit facility, you might have found yourself in luck.
Home loan rate changes, October 30th-November 3rd
Some of Australia's biggest lending institutions moved home loan rates this week, both up and down, ahead of Tuesday's RBA meeting.
Lending and credit growth is weak, so why are home prices skyrocketing?
The growth of lending volumes and credit in the system used to generally track dwelling price growth, but lately they've decoupled - CBA economists have expl...
CommBank hikes interest rates on certain credit cards
Australia’s largest bank has increased the interest rates charged to those carrying a balance on its credit c...
Property prices rebound to pre-rate hiking peak
Australian property prices rose another 0.9% through October, and despite some signs of the rate of growth slowing, underlying conditions point to affordabil...
CommBank to offer interest free finance on solar systems
CommBank has partnered with solar and battery provider UPowr to offer interest free finance on solar systems as part of its new InstalPay product.