Business News & Money Matters

It's one of the major factors affecting affect whether a bank will approve your home loan, but it could be inaccurate. Here's how to improve your credit report.

Separation and divorce are very emotional situations, and deciding what to do with the house is one of the tricky sticking points. But there’s a range of options available to couples.

All the scheme's initial places have been snapped up, but despite its popularity, experts say it has its limitations.

Did you know you can phone your lender any time and try to get a better deal? Here's what to say and how to say it.

With another bank cutting rates on savings accounts last week, and interest rates low, savers are taking a hit. But a slightly better deal can see you pocket much more.

Hot Australian summers mean staying cool can be costly, but there are smart ways use power to lower your energy bills that don't involve a complete renovation.

If you've applied for a home loan recently, you probably had to jump through hoops, while savers are earning rock-bottom interest. But there could be one glimmer of hope to come out of the scandals.

There may be times in your life when you are unable to meet your mortgage repayments. Here's what to do to avoid foreclosure.

A growing number of Australians are fudging the figures on their home loan application. But will the bank ever find out, and what happens if they do?

A new wave of digital lenders are now offering mortgages to Australians, but is it riskier to take out a home loan with a neobank?