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Unlock your equity the easy way

If you own your home but require extra money for whatever reason, taking out a reverse mortgage could be one option to consider.

Rewarding credit cards that help the environment

As the world becomes more environmentally aware, Australian consumers are continually looking for ways to reduce carbon emissions and our environmental footprint. RateCity looks at what green credit card options are available and gives you some tips to help make the planet healthier.

Relief for home buyers with smaller lenders

Housing finance numbers have declined according to new research. RateCity investigates how Australians can make buying a home a reality as interest rates rise.

Don't be a statistic Reduce mortgage stress

New research by RateCity shows that many households are at higher risk of mortgage stress. Discover why a large percentage of Australians are struggling to meet their repayments and how you can reduce your mortgage stress levels to make your life a little easier.

Be rewarded with great deals for savers

New research by RateCity found that on average, online savings account rates have increased by almost the entire Reserve Bank cash rate rise of 1.25 basis points, rising by 1.17 percent since September 2009.

New home loan rewards for greener choices

The Federal Government set up a green loan scheme to encourage Australians to reduce greenhouse emissions. The scheme has wound up but a group of lenders have recognised the growing demand for green products in the home loan market.

Big four banks making $1.33B extra from your mortgage

Are you with one of the big four banks for your standard variable home loan? If you are, you could be paying an extra $700 more in interest per year. RateCity investigates how the big four banks measure up when it comes to your home loan.

Five common credit card traps to avoid

Being a responsible credit card holder requires you to read the fine print and familiarise yourself with common credit card traps. Here are the common credit card traps that can turn your spending into bad debt.

Save $64,000 on your home loan with ease

Having a mortgage is a massive long-term financial commitment. So if there was a way for you to pay it off sooner, wouldn’t you jump at the chance to find out how? Here are some tips to show you how easy it can be to own your home sooner and save potentially tens of thousands of dollars.

Home loan rates going up What you can do to dodge the bullet

We all are aware of interest rates and the effect that their changes have on the economy and more importantly on our bank balances. But did you know that each month interest rates are constantly changing, and most of the time we are unaware of it even happening?