September 23, 2019
Unemployment figures add the pressure for another rate cut
The economic growth forecast for Australia has been heavily reduced, increasing the likelihood of an imminent interest rate cut.
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September 13, 2019
Five ways technology is improving the finance process
The spectre of automation and technology hangs over a lot of industries in 2019 and the finance and mortgage sectors are not immune from innovation and evolution.
September 10, 2019
Price gap widens between house and apartment in Melbourne’s favourite suburbs
The huge flood of new apartment construction in recent times has left apartment prices close to the city stagnating.
September 5, 2019
In the wake of the banking royal commission, how do Aussies now feel about mortgage brokers?
If you go by the new Cutting through the Home Loan Crap report research from Aussie, they feel pretty good about them.
September 4, 2019
RBA holds its nerve and keeps rates at 1%
The Reserve Bank left interest rates on hold yesterday but many economic experts think they’ll be cut again as soon as next month.
August 29, 2019
Some banks are offering cut mortgage rates below 3 per cent
Banks are now offering some of the lowest fixed mortgage interest rates ever, with some dipping below 3 per cent.
August 28, 2019
Treasurer moves to implement Hayne recommendations for mortgage brokers
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is moving to implement some of the Hayne royal commission recommendations for mortgage brokers, targeting best-interest duties and bonus commissions.
August 22, 2019
RBA’s August minutes forecast long period of low interest rates
The latest minutes from the RBA’s August meeting show the central bank expects a long period of record-low interest rates while the economy continues to weaken and the global economy suffers through trade wars.
August 21, 2019
Melbourne property market is gaining momentum
Dwellings that have been hanging around on the market for months have started to sell indicating the downturn has finally ended.
August 16, 2019
Westpac announces improvements to loan policies
In the wake of their big legal win against ASIC this week, Westpac has announced its plan to improve its loan policies.