How refinancing your home loan could save you big

In a time when every dollar counts for household budgets, it’s no surprise so many Australians are looking to get a little breathing room from their mortgage repayments. Let’s take a look at just how refinancing may help your finances in 2021.

Neobank 86 400 to combine with UBank

One of the leading neobanks in Australia, 86 400, has today announced the proposal for its acquisition within the NAB family, combining with UBank.

NAB becomes the third big bank to cut savings rates out-of-cycle

NAB has today cut two of its popular savings accounts by 0.15%, despite no move from the RBA since November. 23 banks have cut savings rates already in 2021, including CBA and Westpac last Friday and NAB today.

Best term deposits for January 2021

As we move into 2021, millions of Aussies will be working on their financial resolutions for the year. And if you’re hoping to see your savings grow, you may be considering opening a term deposit account.

Can’t buy me love? Aussies prioritise finances over romance in 2021

ING Research shows that around 2.9 million Australians have reported feeling more financially prepared than ever for 2021, with many prioritising “financially fit” goals over romantic ones for the new year.

Australia’s new lowest home loan rate breaks records at 1.75% with UBank

There’s a new lowest fixed home loan rate in Australia, with UBank offering home loan customers a new rock-bottom 3-year fixed rate of only 1.75 per cent.

How to grow your savings in the time of low interest rates

While COVID-19 hit many people hard, it has also helped so many households get ahead by boosting their rainy-day fund. But many Australians may be wondering how they can be expected to actually grow their new-found savings in the current low-rate environment.

New home sales double in December thanks to HomeBuilder

The volume of new home sales, or future detached home constructions, doubled in December from the number of sales recorded in November, according to HIA.

House rental prices rise, unit rental prices fall hard across country

The gap between house and unit rental prices has grown over the December quarter, according to the latest data from Domain’s December Rental Report.

Home loan cashback deals for January 2021

There are a range of home loan cashback deals on offer this month, with the majority targeting refinancers. If you’ve been considering refinancing to a new home loan lender, 2021 may be the time to strike.