Category Archives: Home Loans

The RBA’s interest rate statement for August 2022

Posted in: Finance, Home Loans, Market Updates, RBA Rate Decisions | August 2, 2022 at 2:43 pm , by Urbantech

At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to raise the cash rate by 50 basis points to 1.85 per cent. Statement by RBA’s Philip Lowe: At its meeting today, the Board decided to increase the cash rate target by 50 basis points to 1.85 per cent. It also increased the interest rate...

The RBA’s interest rate statement for July 2022

Posted in: Finance, Home Loans, Market Updates, RBA Rate Decisions | July 7, 2022 at 12:01 pm , by Urbantech

At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to raise the cash rate by 50 basis points to 1.35 per cent. Statement by RBA’s Philip Lowe: At its meeting today, the Board decided to increase the cash rate target by 50 basis points to 1.35 per cent. It also increased the interest rate...

The RBA’s interest rate statement for June 2022

Posted in: Finance, Home Loans, Market Updates, RBA Rate Decisions | June 7, 2022 at 2:06 pm , by Urbantech

At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to raise the cash rate by 50 basis points to 0.85 per cent. Statement by RBA’s Philip Lowe: At its meeting today, the Board decided to increase the cash rate target by 50 basis points to 85 basis points. It also increased...

The RBA’s interest rate statement for May 2022

Posted in: Finance, Home Loans, Market Updates, RBA Rate Decisions | May 3, 2022 at 2:02 pm , by Urbantech

At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to raise the cash rate by 25 basis points to 0.35 per cent. Statement by RBA’s Philip Lowe: At its meeting today, the Board decided to increase the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 35 basis points. It also increased...

The RBA’s interest rate statement for April 2022

Posted in: Finance, Home Loans, Market Updates, RBA Rate Decisions | April 5, 2022 at 10:52 pm , by Urbantech

At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 0.10 per cent. Statement by RBA’s Philip Lowe: At its meeting today, the Board decided to maintain the cash rate target at 10 basis points and the interest rate on Exchange Settlement balances at zero per cent....

The RBA’s interest rate statement for March 2022

Posted in: Finance, Home Loans, Market Updates, RBA Rate Decisions | March 1, 2022 at 3:30 pm , by Urbantech

At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 0.10 per cent. Statement by RBA’s Philip Lowe: At its meeting today, the Board decided to maintain the cash rate target at 10 basis points and the interest rate on Exchange Settlement balances at zero per cent....

The RBA’s interest rate statement for February 2022

Posted in: Finance, Home Loans, Market Updates, RBA Rate Decisions | February 1, 2022 at 2:05 pm , by Urbantech

At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 0.10 per cent. Statement by RBA’s Philip Lowe: At its meeting today, the Board decided to maintain the cash rate target at 10 basis points and the interest rate on Exchange Settlement balances at zero per cent....

The RBA’s interest rate statement for December 2021

Posted in: Finance, Home Loans, Market Updates, RBA Rate Decisions | December 7, 2021 at 2:31 pm , by Urbantech

At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 0.10 per cent. Statement by RBA’s Philip Lowe: At its meeting today, the Board decided to: maintain the cash rate target at 10 basis points and the interest rate on Exchange Settlement balances at zero...

The RBA’s interest rate statement for November 2021

Posted in: Finance, Home Loans, Market Updates, RBA Rate Decisions | November 2, 2021 at 3:13 pm , by Urbantech

At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 0.10 per cent. Statement by RBA’s Philip Lowe: At its meeting today, the Board decided to: maintain the cash rate target at 10 basis points and the interest rate on Exchange Settlement balances at zero...

Unsecured Business Loans – Approved & Funded in 24 hours…

Posted in: Business Loans, Finance, Home Loans | October 18, 2021 at 2:06 pm , by Urbantech

Drive your business forward with a Small Business Loan Small business makes a big difference to local communities and the overall economy. That’s why we’re excited to be able to offer a range of flexible small business loans you can use to invest in your business growth or for a...

The RBA’s interest rate statement for October 2021

Posted in: Finance, Home Loans, Market Updates, RBA Rate Decisions | October 5, 2021 at 2:04 pm , by Urbantech

At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 0.10 per cent. Statement by RBA’s Philip Lowe: At its meeting today, the Board decided to; maintain the cash rate target at 10 basis points and the interest rate on Exchange Settlement balances at zero...

The RBA’s interest rate statement for September 2021

Posted in: Finance, Home Loans, Market Updates, RBA Rate Decisions | September 7, 2021 at 2:01 pm , by Urbantech

At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 0.10 per cent. Statement by RBA’s Philip Lowe: At its meeting today, the Board decided to: maintain the cash rate target at 10 basis points and the interest rate on Exchange Settlement balances of zero...

Beating the banks at their own game

Posted in: Finance, Home Loans, Urbantech Updates | August 25, 2021 at 4:44 pm , by Urbantech

How to lower the interest you pay on your loans… As your trusted finance broker it’s our job to help you get the best possible deal when buying [or refinancing] a home or investment property. Over time however, lenders have a habit of tinkering with their interest rates – sometimes in...

The RBA’s interest rate statement for August 2021

Posted in: Finance, Home Loans, Market Updates, RBA Rate Decisions | August 3, 2021 at 2:45 pm , by Urbantech

At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 0.10 per cent. Statement by RBA’s Philip Lowe: At its meeting today, the Board decided to: maintain the cash rate target at 10 basis points and the interest rate on Exchange Settlement balances of zero...

How to speed up your home loan approval

Posted in: Finance, Home Loans, Loan Hub | July 30, 2021 at 2:50 pm , by Urbantech

Asking how long it takes to get a loan approved is like asking how long a piece of string is. Every application is unique, so the time between your first contact with your bank or broker and approval can never be predetermined. There are, however, some things you can do...

The RBA’s interest rate statement for July 2021

Posted in: Finance, Home Loans, Market Updates, RBA Rate Decisions | July 7, 2021 at 11:49 am , by Urbantech

At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 0.10 per cent. Statement by RBA’s Philip Lowe: At its meeting today, the Board decided to: retain the April 2024 bond as the bond for the yield target and retain the target of 10 basis...

What are the extra costs of buying a home

Posted in: Finance, Home Loans, Loan Hub, Property Investment | July 5, 2021 at 11:56 am , by Urbantech

Application & establishment fees, stamp duty + more. When taking out a mortgage, many people forget to consider the associated fees and expenses. Here are some of the extra costs that you’ll need to consider when you take out a home loan. Home loan application fees Most lenders charge a...

The RBA’s interest rate statement for June 2021

Posted in: Finance, Home Loans, Market Updates, RBA Rate Decisions | June 3, 2021 at 11:53 am , by Urbantech

At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 0.10 per cent. Statement by RBA’s Philip Lowe: At its meeting today, the Board decided to maintain the current policy settings, including: the targets of 10 basis points for the cash rate and the yield...

The RBA’s interest rate statement for May 2021

Posted in: Finance, Home Loans, Market Updates, RBA Rate Decisions | May 5, 2021 at 1:02 pm , by Urbantech

At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 0.10 per cent. Statement by RBA’s Philip Lowe: At its meeting today, the Board decided to maintain the current policy settings, including the targets of 10 basis points for the cash rate and the yield...

Rentvesting – enter the property market without sacrificing your lifestyle

Posted in: Finance, Home Loans, Loan Hub, Property Investment | April 26, 2021 at 2:39 pm , by Urbantech

As property prices continue to rise, purchasing in a centrally-located or sought-after area is out of reach for the average working millennial. Instead, many are opting to rent rather than buy as it means not having to compromise their inner city or beachside lifestyle. But for those who are still...