Some of the best new vehicle loans to get you on the road post-lockdown

If you’re considering purchasing a new vehicle and are seeking financing, you’ll want to ensure you do your research and choose the most competitive car loan option. RateCity has thankfully done the hard work for you with the RateCity Leaderboards.

One in ten first home buyers received government assistance last year

New findings from the second annual First Home Loan Deposit Scheme Trends & Insights Report found one in ten first home buyers made use of the two major government schemes, with the government guaranteeing more than $1.4 billion in deposit shortfalls.

ANZ the 37th bank to cut savings rates in the last two months

Australia’s fourth largest bank, ANZ, has today cut the interest rates on its popular savings accounts by 0.10%. 37 banks have cut at least one savings rate in the last two months, including big four banks CBA and Westpac.

Scams on the rise – how you can protect your money

Worrying new figures from the ABA show 37% of Australians have lost money to a scam, or have a family member, or close friend, who has. Here is what to do if you suspect you’ve been hacked.

Put September’s top personal loans to good use post-lockdown

Millions of Aussies may be seeing the end of COVID-19 restrictions by Christmastime. So, with the light at the end of the tunnel very much in sight, it may be worth taking your plans off the back-burner with a personal loan.

Home loan deferrals increasing, hardship support triples

If your household has been experiencing the negative economic impacts of COVID-19, you’re not alone, with an increasing number of Australians requesting hardship support on home and business loans, according to the ABA.

Home loan cashback deals for September 2021

With so many Aussie homeowners looking to refinance their mortgages, cashbacks have remained a popular perk offered by lenders to attract refinancing customers. Let’s explore some of the home loan deals on offer for September 2021.

APRA reveals 13 super funds that failed its performance test

APRA has assessed the returns generated by superannuation funds over the past seven years, as well as their fees, and listed those that do not meet its objective benchmark. APRA has revealed that 13 super funds of 76 tested have failed its assessment.

ING announces it will pay customer bills up to $100 a year

ING will help its Orange Everyday customers by providing 1% cashback on their gas, water, and electricity bills. The offer will be effective from 1 December 2021, capped at $100 per financial year.

How often should you check your credit score?

Whether you’re a young Australian looking to build your credit history, or you’ve recently seen your credit score drop and are working to boost it, there’s several reasons you may be monitoring your credit score. Let’s explore how often you may want to check your credit score and credit history.