Home Loan News

Over 1.1 million households have never had an RBA rate hike

Analysis of data out today shows more than 1.1 million Australian households have never experienced a cash rate hike. 

ANZ cuts its basic variable rate in a bid for new customers

Australia’s fourth largest bank, ANZ, has today cut rates on its basic variable home loan by up to 0.20 per cent.

Athena Home Loans slashes mortgage rates to 1.89%

In a time when home loan lenders are hiking interest rates left, right and centre, Athena Home Loans has bucked the trend by slashing its variable home loan rate to a low of 1.89%.

Australia’s lowest fixed rate of 1.59% is now gone: what’s in store for 2022?

The lowest fixed home loan rate on record has hiked today, ending an era for ultra-low rates.

Some of the best home loans for investors and refinancers in December 2021

The end of one calendar year and the beginning of another can be a good opportunity to step back, take stock and reassess things. This includes your home loan, which may no longer suit your financial situation quite as much as it used to. Comparing home loans will allow you to get a better idea of which mortgage lenders have home loan offers that may best suit your needs.

Australia’s biggest bank hikes fixed rates 4 times in 2 months

Australia’s largest bank, CBA, has increased fixed rates for owner-occupiers and investors for the fourth time in just over two months.

New year, new home loan: How to refinance your mortgage in 2022

December is a great time to reset and create goals for your next year, and for many Australians, refinancing their mortgage may be at the top of their new year’s resolution lists. Let’s explore how you can avoid the common traps and pitfalls of switching home loans and find your best new mortgage option.

ANZ hikes fixed rates 3 times in 7 weeks

Australia’s fourth largest bank, ANZ, has today increased fixed rates for the third time in less than two months for owner-occupiers and investors.

Some of the best home loans in December 2021

While a lot of Australians are slowing down and taking a break over the holidays, nothing completely stops the Australian property market. Some buyers and sellers rush to finalise sales before the year’s end, while others use the holidays as a chance to organise deals with less competition.

Australian mortgage holders continue to take on risky levels of debt

Almost a quarter of new mortgages are considered risky, according to APRA data released today.