Congrats to our January Winner – Bill wins a $500 Bunnings voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who have recently settled a loan the chance to go in the competition to win a small thank-you gift. This month’s winner is Bill, and he’s…
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Mortgages: Latest News
In the past few years, the Australian housing market has been in a state of flux, with rising prices, increased supply, and shifts in buyer demand. As the market continues to evolve, it's important for potential homeowners and investors to stay up-to-date on the current trends and understand what the…
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As reported in the past few weeks, the RBA has raised the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.1%, the eighth increase in as many months, resulting in rising home loan interest rates. This can affect even borrowers with fixed-rate home loans in a few different ways. How…
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Congrats to our December Winner – Stephen wins a $500 Bunnings voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who have recently settled a loan the chance to go in the competition to win a small thank-you gift. This month’s winner is Stephen, and he’s…
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Financial worries are exceptionally severe right now due to increasing inflation, soaring interest rate, and escalating tax obligations. As the expense of living keeps getting higher throughout this year, many people are not optimistic that their financial situation will get better in the coming year. According to the Ipsos Global…
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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today decided to increase the official cash rate for the eighth consecutive month, this time by 0.25% to 3.10%. Today's increase follows speculation that rates may be starting to approach their peak with falling house prices in some capital cities, decreasing demand for credit…
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Kitties of Disneyland - the kingdom's keepers Did you know that there is a population of 200-plus feral cats that live in the grounds of Disneyland, who are tasked with helping to control the theme park's rodent population? They're neutered and supported with an infrastructure built specifically for them, including…
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As awareness about our changing climate grows, so too does the desire to take positive action. And while the big corporates are in the spotlight, individuals also need to consider their daily activities and find ways to minimise their own emissions. Everything we do has an impact - from how…
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Don't let them do a dash with your cash. As if Aussie home buyers didn't have enough to contend with, now the soaring price of real estate has drawn the attention of international cyber criminals who have stolen deposit and sales payments totalling millions. Hackers are targeting loose security around…
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Who knew selling eggs at the garden gate could void your home insurance? Apparently not many people, including the Victorian homeowners who have found themselves at the centre of an insurance nightmare that should prompt everyone with a side hustle to check their coverage. It seems having an Australian Business…
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