Mark Bristow

Rents rising, more slowly than last year

Property investors are seeing rents rise across Australia, though at a slower pace than at the same time last year, according to the latest quarterly rental review from CoreLogic.

Can I get a personal loan if I receive Centrelink payments?

Being able to access money fast in an emergency by taking out a personal loan can be tricky if you receive Centrelink payments as part of your income. Although still possible there are some important things to know before signing up for a loan and some other options that may be more appropriate for your situation.

Millennials putting first home loans ahead of travel

Forget the stereotypes – new data from Westpac shows that Australia’s millennials are forsaking travel in favour of saving for their first home.

Westpac and St.George offer home loan incentives

Australians looking for new home loans or considering refinancing their existing mortgages may be eligible to receive frequent flyer points or cashback on their loans, thanks to new and extended offers from Westpac and St.George.

Make your own rules with new 'set and forget' saving system

If you never remember to deposit money into your savings account, but always remember to Instagram your food, grab your fitbit before walking the dog, or check in when you're out and about, there may be an app that can help you insert your savings into your regular routine, thanks to ING and IFTTT (If This, Then That).

Could the Royal Commission disrupt Australia's housing supply?

Representatives of Australia’s housing industry are concerned that increased scrutiny from the banking Royal Commission could disrupt the nation’s mortgage lending, which could in turn affect future housing supply.

ANZ cuts investment mortgage rates

ANZ has dropped the fixed interest rates on selected residential investment home loans, including principal and interest, interest only and interest in advance options.

Royal Commission driving bank customers to new lenders

Australians, shocked by the stories coming out of the Banking Royal Commission, are investigating alternative options for their finances, such as mutual banks, building societies and credit unions.

Millennials AREN'T killing mortgage broking

Australia’s millennials have been accused of killing everything from landline phones to department stores, but not the mortgage broking industry, which has more millennial customers than any other demographic.

2017 a good year for scammers, bad year for investors

Australians lost more money to scammers in 2017 than in any other year on record, with investors being hit the hardest of all.