Home Loan News

Interest Rates Increase for Third Consecutive Month

The Reserve Bank of Australia increased interest rates for the third consecutive month. This recent hike brings the rate to 3.75 per cent. The hike still pushed through despite the fears of the Dubai debt having a potential toll on the global economy.

Demand for Home Loans at 15-month High

More people are looking for help in purchasing their homes. New data from the Reserve Bank of Australia showed that the annual pace for home loan demands rose 10 per cent. This is the first double-digit percentage rise in 15 months.
However, it still is the only credit area that the central bank would fret about [...]

Pros & Cons of Home Loans

A home loan gives borrowers an opportunity to gain funds for purchasing a property that he intends to own. It has various repayment terms and payment deals. While on the repayment process, the lender has the property title that will be handed off to the borrower once he has fully paid the loan. Of course, home loans have it share of pros and cons.

Uniform Consumer Credit Code

The Uniform Consumer Credit Code regulates the credit that is provided to customers and corporations. It also provides customer lending standards in all states and territories. The code has guidelines in regulating lender’s conduct for loan advertising and assistance throughout the loan term.

Home Rental Vacanies Are Tight

The New South Wales Real Estate Institute reports that rental property vacancies in Sydney are tight due to excess demand and high maintaining prices. To concretize matters, Real Estate Institute NSW President Steve Martin said that the rental vacancy rate in the said city is at 1.3%.

Most Affordable Homes in Australia

The Australian Property Monitors reported that Coonamble in New South Wales have the most affordable suburbs with an average home value of $77,500. Following it on the list are Coober Pedy and Fisherman Bay in South Australia with averages of $81,500 and $92,000 respectively.

Last Minute Dash for New Home Buyers

Due to the last minute rush by initial home buyers to avail a generous housing grant in September, home loan demands increased by up to five per cent. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, owner-tenant home loans rose to 5.1 per cent or 65,505 for the said month.

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