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interest rates
301 results tagged interest rates:
Why you shouldn’t rush to repay your mortgage
The suggestion might sound a little absurd but, given record low mortgage rates, it can actually make sense to delay paying off your mortgage.
How to make the most of low rates
At the time of writing, it's possible to lock in a five-year term from as low as 4.84% and a variable rate from 4.54%. So what should borrowers do now?
The term deposit sweet spot: where to stash your cash
Term deposit holders face a dilemma. Since the GFC they've experienced some extraordinary returns. But premium rates on term deposits are falling fast.
How you can beat the savings slump
It's a red alert for savers: with interest rates at historical lows, 95%-plus savings accounts are now losing people money in real terms.
Will interest rates rise?
Expect the official cash rate, currently 2.5%, to have increased to 3% by year's end.
The new range of no-fee, low-interest home loans
Thanks to the likes of Commonwealth Bank, UBank and non-bank lender Mortgage House, no-fee home loans are back in vogue.
Fixed home loans lose favour as variable rates hit historic lows
Australian variable home loan interest rates are sitting at historical lows so Aussies are reluctant to switch to fixed rates.
Big four banks hold out on interest rate cut
Until deposit rates fall and the lag of cheaper funding replaces the more expensive funding, an interest rate cut outside official rate cuts is unlikely.
Should I lock into a fixed rate on my home loan?
Homeowners contemplating a fixed rate generally have one major hesitation to overcome: the fear of missing out if interest rates fall further.
Banking outlook: year of the rate gap
Interest rate gaps and exit fees got everyone excited in 2010. So what will 2011 bring?
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