What does LVR mean?

LVR stands for loan-to-value ratio which is the ratio that tells you how much of the total purchase price you can actually borrow.

What is Lender's Mortgage Insurance?

When buying a home, there are a number of additional fees and charges you’ll need to factor into your budget. And when it comes to choosing your mortgage, one cost that can often be quite significant is Lender’s Mortgage Insurance.

Which banks and organisations are offering support for flood victims?

Residents of the flood affected areas of Queensland and New South Wales are now faced with the tremendous challenge and expense of rebuilding their homes and the community they live in.

New study reveals ‘enormous impact’ of financial abuse in Australia

More than 623,100 Australians were subjected to financial abuse in 2020, resulting in an estimated $10.9 billion in costs for victims and the broader economy, according to new research.

There’s a new EV coming to Australia: How does it compare to a Tesla?

Australia’s electric vehicle (EV) market will see a new manufacturer enter this year, with the arrival of the BYD Atto 3 expected in July.

Australian electric vehicle sales almost tripled in 2021

New sales figures released by the Electric Vehicle Council have revealed that Australia is on the brink of an electric vehicle economic boom – if the federal government is willing to take more action.

Westpac partners with Plenti to help grow adoption of electric vehicles in Australia

Westpac has announced a new funding deal with consumer fintech lender Plenti to help make the transition to electric vehicle ownership easier for Australians.

Three new year's resolutions that could help boost your credit score

After a year (or two) of widespread uncertainty in the world, making new year’s resolutions might feel redundant for the most part. But when it comes to bettering your credit score, you may have more control than you think.

Hit the road this summer with December’s top car loans

Easing border restrictions, warm weather and some well-deserved time off are the perfect ingredients for a great Aussie road trip. Perhaps all that’s missing is the car.

Could lotto and gambling affect your home loan?

What might seem to you like a harmless punt on a Friday night could have the potential to significantly impact your home loan.