Finance News - February 22nd BOQ buys ME Bank to form new banking 'giant' BOQ has announced it will buy ME Bank for over $1.3 billion, in a bid to provide a “compelling alternative” to the big four banks.
Home Loans - February 19th Responsible lending laws: What’s changing in Australia? The government’s plans to reform responsible lending laws to reduce “the cost and time it takes consumers and businesses to access credit” have been met with a mixture of criticism and praise.
Home Loans - February 17th Canstar reveals the winners of its Home Loan Awards Canstar has named the winners of its annual Home Loan Awards. Find out which providers won and what difference an Award-winning provider could make.
Finance News - February 15th ANZ cuts fixed rates: "Ample choice" out there for refinancers Continuing the fall in home loan interest rates, ANZ cut its fixed rates today. There is "ample choice" available to borrowers looking for a better rate, and not just from the major banks, according to this expert.
Finance News - February 9th Greater Bank launches new lowest mortgage rate on Canstar's database Greater Bank now has the lowest fixed interest rate loans on record in Canstar's home loan database.
Home Loans - February 8th City suburbs with the biggest price drops since COVID hit Find out which property markets have been hit the hardest by COVID and which ones have already recovered. There could be opportunities.
Finance News - February 3rd ING to hike mortgage rate for homeowners, but cut investor rates ING will be introducing home loan interest rate changes this Thursday. Some homeowners with low deposits might feel the pinch, but investors coming back into the property market could benefit from lower rates.
Finance News - February 2nd RBA cash rate held: Are we nearing the end of record-low fixed rates? The official cash rate is on hold but the Reserve Bank's other efforts that are helping keep fixed home loan interest rates at record lows could be nearing the end of the road.
First Home Buyers - February 1st What to do in a property boom Whether you’re buying your first home, upgrading, downsizing or investing in property here are some tips on what to do in a property boom.
Finance News - January 29th 86 400 set to merge with UBank: What will it mean for customers? 86 400 could be combining with UBank by mid-2021 if shareholders and regulators approve the deal. If you bank with either, you might be wondering what to expect.