The decision to select the appropriate home loan holds immense significance for any prospective homebuyer. Given the recent surge in interest rates in June, as part of the Reserve Bank's efforts to curb inflation, finding the right loan has become more critical than ever. It's important to bear in mind…
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Mortgages: Latest News
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today announced the decision to hold the official cash rate at 4.10%. The decision to keep the official cash rate at 4.10% follows a better-than-expected trend in inflation nationally in last month’s CPI report.
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Australia's financial landscape is marred by an escalating predicament—a growing number of households find themselves ensnared in the confines of mortgage prison, with the recent surge in the official interest rates being transmitted to these burdened individuals. But what does this notion of mortgage prison truly entail? How extensive is…
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Rockhampton has been getting attention in recent years due to its rising property prices. While many parts of the country have experienced falling prices, Rockhampton and other regional towns in Queensland have seen a steady increase in property values. This article will explore the attraction of Rockhampton's property market, the…
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Following a surprise increase last month, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today again decided to increase the official cash rate by 0.25%. The decision to lift the official cash rate to 4.10% was promoted by the April Consumer Price Index increasing from 6.3% to 6.8% and concerns around the…
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Are you a "mortgage prisoner"? If you find yourself locked into a home loan with a particular bank and paying more than you should, you may be classified as a "mortgage prisoner." The term refers to borrowers who are unable to switch to a more favourable mortgage deal due to…
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Are you one of the estimated 800,000 Australians soon coming off a low, fixed-rate home loan, meaning a higher, variable rate is in your near future? We speak to a couple who found themselves looking down the barrel of this situation, bringing with it significant levels of mortgage stress. A…
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Are you one of the many homeowners who will soon be facing a rate hike as their fixed rate period comes to an end? If so, waiting until your fixed rate period ends and your loan reverts to a high variable rate can cost you big-time, with rate hikes of…
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Congrats to our May Winner – Madushika wins a $500 Good Guys gift 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 Madushika,…
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Following a pause last month, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today decided to increase the official cash rate by 0.25% to 3.85%. Whilst headline inflation eased to 7% during the March quarter, it remains well beyond the RBA’s target range of 2-3%.
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