871 articles written by Alex Ritchie

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Home Loans

Proposed scheme to see government co-purchase up to 30% of property’s value – what it could cost home buyers

The Grattan Institute has proposed a scheme to support lower-income Australians enter market to buy property with a deposit as little as 5%. And mortgage repayments through this scheme be more affordable compared to a traditional loan and the FHLDS.

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Car Loans

New lowest car loan from loans.com.au a win for electric vehicles

There’s a new ultra-low car loan interest rate in the market from loans.com.au, and it could make an electric vehicle more affordable for some borrowers. Discover potential loan repayments on the top four popular EVs today.

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Credit Cards

From Melbourne to LA - where credit card signup points could take you

As travel makes its way back for many Australians, it's a timely reminder you can still earn bulk rewards points at credit card signup. Discover where your signup points could take you with our Qantas frequent flyer points guide.

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Home Loans

Regional migration soars as city-dwellers driven outwards by pandemic conditions

The latest data from Commonwealth Bank has found that migration from capital cities to regional areas has more than doubled compared with pre-pandemic levels.

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Personal Loans

One-third of Aussie households have solar panels - top green loans to get your solar journey started

Almost one-third of Australian households now have solar panels. If you're considering installing solar, it may be worth comparing the top-rated green personal loans to help finance your goal.

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Car Loans

Car subscription service Carbar raises $28.9m - Is it better to own your own car, or is renting the way of the future?

A car lease service has raised almost $30 million through a Netflix-adjacent subscription model, reigniting the age-old question of whether it’s better to purchase a vehicle or if renting is the way of the future.

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Home Loans

Aussie suburbs you can buy a house in for the cost of a Sydney deposit

If saving for the cost of a home deposit in Sydney is feeling impossible, new research from Domain s highlighting suburbs across the county in which you could buy a house for the cost of a 20% deposit in Sydney.

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Home Loans

Everything you need to know about buying property in Queensland

If you’re daydreaming about a sea change to the Sunshine Coast, or a tree change to the tropical rainforests of Northern Queensland, you’re not alone. Let’s explore exactly what home buyers may need to know about moving to Queensland.

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Home Loans

CommBank technology to help customers better manage home loan repayments

If you’ve ever felt the frustration of your income payments not matching the frequency of your bill payments, then the newest feature from the CommBank app may be for you.

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Home Loans

How to choose the right home loan

Need help choosing the right home loan in Australia? Find the lowest interest rates and features for your personal home lending needs by comparing mortgages at RateCity.com.au.