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Nov 19, 2019

The Economy

Fixed rate home loans remain unpopular

Demand for fixed rate home loans was stable in October, reveals data from Mortgage Choice.

Oct 11, 2019

The Economy

Loans to investors and owner-occupiers continue to rise

New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has revealed that home loan demand continues to rise

Jul 12, 2019

The Economy

Markets

Housing finance figures show cautious optimism, Mortgage Choice

The May 2019 Lending to Households and Business figures show the number of loans for housing, excluding refinancing, continues to decline at a slower rate, despite first home buyer demand spiking.

Apr 4, 2017

Borrowers well placed to withstand modest rises in interest rates

Borrowers have not rushed to fix mortgage interest rates as rates rise, says John Flavell, CEO of Mortgage Choice.

Mar 17, 2017

Politics

Regulations

ASIC report to shake up mortgage broking industry

ASIC's review of mortgage broker remuneration is recommending sweeping changes to the way brokers are rewarded.

Mar 9, 2017

Making sense of interest rate decisions and property

Why are Australians so obsessed with interest rates?

Feb 1, 2017

The Economy

Mortgages

Aussies are fixing their mortgage rates

The looming threat of higher interest rates is prompting more mortgage holders to fix rates, says John Flavell of Mortgage Choice.

Nov 16, 2016

Construction

Boost your property’s value with a simple reno

Simple and inexpensive renovations can often give you the 'biggest bang for your buck'.

Sep 24, 2015

The Economy

Mortgages

Lending

A new era for Sydney investors?

"Lenders are being overly cautious with investment lending, where the property owner gets tax breaks, and over zealous with owner occupiers, where they get no tax breaks."