interest rates
306 results tagged interest rates:
Understanding capped-rate car loans
Once only available on home loans the idea of a capped-rate is now, thanks to QTMB, available on car loans
Interest rate hike likely in 2015
2015 will almost certainly see rates heading higher in the US, Australia and the United Kingdom.
Get a better return without hurting your pension
The rate at which Centrelink assumes you are earning interest on investments has dropped, so look for a better return without affecting your pension.
Sydney property recovery is far from over
The growth in Sydney house prices has become a national talking point. So, recovery or boom? Which way is the market heading?
RBA rate cuts raise question of locking in home loan
A glum RBA forecast points to more rate cuts, which raises the question for homeowners: is now the time to lock in?
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.
