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How Responsible Lending Checks Work for Personal Loans in Australia

Responsible lending checks help lenders assess whether a personal loan is suitable for an applicant's needs and affordable based on their financial situation. Here's why lenders ask detailed questions about income, expenses and loan purpose in Australia. - read more

Interest Rates, Comparison Rates and Personal Loan Fees Explained

Personal loan interest rates are only one part of the borrowing cost. This guide explains how interest rates, comparison rates, fees and loan terms affect repayments and the total cost of a personal loan in Australia. - read more

Personal Loan Pitfalls: How to Avoid Common Mistakes in Loan Comparisons

When considering personal finance in Australia, personal loans are a handy resource for achieving various financial goals, from consolidating debt to funding a major purchase. Yet, it's essential to approach this financial tool with caution and understanding. Proper comparison of personal loans can be the difference between a financial stepping stone and a stumbling block. - read more

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What the RBA's Latest Rate Signals Mean for Personal Loan Borrowers

30 Jul 2026: Paige Estritori

The Reserve Bank's latest public commentary has kept attention firmly on inflation, household spending and the outlook for interest rates. For Australians considering a personal loan, the key message is not that borrowing conditions will change overnight, but that lenders are still operating in a market where funding costs, risk appetite and customer affordability remain under close watch. Find out now if you qualify and compare rates, offers and options from multiple lenders - without a credit check! - read more

A2A Payments Roadmap: What Personal Loan Borrowers Should Watch

23 Jul 2026: Paige Estritori

Australia’s payments system is moving into a new phase, with the Account-to-Account Payments Roundtable releasing a national vision for how bank-to-bank payments should develop. The group brings together AusPayNet, Australian Payments Plus, the Reserve Bank of Australia and Treasury, and its latest update points to a future where everyday transfers are safer, more reliable, easier to use and more inclusive. - read more

RBA Card Data Points to Ongoing Pressure on Household Debt

16 Jul 2026: Paige Estritori

The Reserve Bank of Australia's latest retail payments figures, released on 7 July 2026, add another useful snapshot of how Australians are managing day-to-day spending and short-term debt. In May 2026, total purchases on Australian-issued cards reached $99.7 billion, with credit and charge cards accounting for $40.7 billion and debit cards making up $59.0 billion. Find out now if you qualify and compare rates, offers and options from multiple lenders - without a credit check! - read more

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Loan Amortisation Schedule:
This is the formal name for the repayment schedule that shows each of your mortgage payments with a breakdown of how much is applied to principal and how much is applied to interest.

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