Wages growth hits coveted 4% mark: Will this have the RBA spooked?
The annualised wages growth figure hit 4%, three months ahead of RBA forecasts and the highest since March 2009.
The nation's capital extends stamp duty exemption threshold by $100k
People buying off-the-plan apartments or townhouses in Canberra valued at less than $800,000 will not have to pay stamp duty after the changes take effect.
ANZ Plus launches home loans
Beyond the $7.4 billion net profit headline, ANZ in its full year results quietly shed more light on its new ANZ Plus mortgage product.
Will the RBA risk missing inflation targets or fire off more rate hikes?
In the RBA's first statement of monetary policy (SOMP) delivered under the tutelage of governor Michele Bullock, subtle changes of phrase suggest that its in...
Which banks increased term deposit rates this week, 10 November?
Good news for depositors, bad news for borrowers: The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) hiked the nation’s cash...
Which lenders moved home loan rates immediately after the RBA decision?
After Tuesday's RBA decision, BOQ, AMP and loans.com.au are among the lenders who have already upped home loan rates.
How did the major banks treat savers after the RBA cash rate increase?
It took a couple of days for all the major banks to file through with announcements, with CBA the laggard, but now there are some more enticing savings accou...
NAB to offer 5% savings account after latest rate hike in major-bank-first
NAB was the first bank to fire the shot after Tuesday's RBA cash rate increase, and along with a slew of rate hikes, one savings account rate will be pushed ...
Is the latest RBA hike one too many for mortgage holders?
The Treasurer said a 25 basis point rate hike will make life hard for Aussies "already doing it tough", but an economist says the "harsh reali...
RBA increases rates to 4.35%
A 25 basis point increase means the cash rate is now at 4.35%, the highest since November 2011.
RBA gearing up to hike rates tomorrow: Experts
The nation is on track to come to a halt twice tomorrow: Once for the 163rd running of the Melbourne Cup and once m...
Term deposit rate wrap, November 3th
If you’re in the market for a new term deposit facility, you might have found yourself in luck.
Home loan rate changes, October 30th-November 3rd
Some of Australia's biggest lending institutions moved home loan rates this week, both up and down, ahead of Tuesday's RBA meeting.
Lending and credit growth is weak, so why are home prices skyrocketing?
The growth of lending volumes and credit in the system used to generally track dwelling price growth, but lately they've decoupled - CBA economists have expl...
CommBank hikes interest rates on certain credit cards
Australia’s largest bank has increased the interest rates charged to those carrying a balance on its credit c...
Property prices rebound to pre-rate hiking peak
Australian property prices rose another 0.9% through October, and despite some signs of the rate of growth slowing, underlying conditions point to affordabil...
CommBank to offer interest free finance on solar systems
CommBank has partnered with solar and battery provider UPowr to offer interest free finance on solar systems as part of its new InstalPay product.
75% of Aussies plan to slash spending this Christmas as rate hike looms
More Australian shoppers are setting their sights on a cheaper holiday season in 2023 amid data suggesting the Rese...
Renters beware: Vacancy rates crash to record low while prices soar
The supply of new rentals continued to decline amid roaring demand, driving prices skywards, a new report has found...
The lenders that changed home loan rates this week, 27 October
Major bank NAB headlined a relatively subdued week of home loan rate movements. Another prominent bank to shake things up was AMP.
Term deposit rate wrap, October 27th
This week saw a couple of term deposit providers cut rates, but Aussies will be gearing up for some big upcoming increases now a cash rate hike in November i...
Never doubt the dove: Bullock playing horsey with tough talk on rate rises
COMMENT: In less than 48 hours, RBA Governor Michele Bullock's language has changed ever-so-slightly around inflation and the central bank's blunt instrument...
Bendigo Bank white labels new NRMA home loans product
Bendigo Bank has expanded its footprint, white labelling yet another home loan product - this time from insurance giant NRMA.
Electrification could reduce Australian households’ energy bills by $450 annually
Removing gas from the energy mix of Australian homes could save households $4.9 billion each year, or around $450 p...