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A Credit-Savvy Approach to Loan Comparison: What Every Australian Borrower Needs to Know

Welcome to your essential guide on how to navigate the complex world of personal loans in Australia. Whether you're seeking to finance a major purchase, consolidate debt, or cover unexpected costs, understanding the nuts and bolts of personal loans is crucial. In this conversation, we'll shed light on why being credit-savvy is not just smart, but necessary for anyone considering a loan. - read more

How to Improve Your Credit Score for Personal Loan Approval

Understanding what a credit score is and its importance is crucial for anyone seeking a personal loan. A credit score is a numerical representation of your creditworthiness, typically ranging from 0 to 1200 in Australia, provided by credit reporting agencies. - read more

How to Boost Your Loan Approval Chances

Getting a loan approved can be a critical step in achieving your financial goals, whether it's buying a home, starting a business, or consolidating debt. However, the loan approval process can often be complex and challenging, with many Australians facing difficulties in securing the loans they need. - read more

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APRA's New Cap on High Debt-to-Income Home Loans: What Borrowers Need to Know

03 Dec 2025: Paige Estritori

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has announced a significant policy change aimed at curbing potential risks in the housing market. Effective February 2026, APRA will implement a cap on high debt-to-income (DTI) home loans, limiting such loans to 20% of new home lending portfolios. This move is designed to address concerns over escalating property prices and accelerated credit growth. - read more

Commonwealth Bank's Q1 Profit Growth: Balancing Volume and Margin Challenges

03 Dec 2025: Paige Estritori

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), the nation's largest lender by market value, has reported a modest increase in its first-quarter cash profit, reaching approximately A$2.6 billion—a 2% rise from the previous year. This growth is primarily attributed to strong performances in home loans and household deposits, which saw increases of A$9.3 billion and A$17.8 billion, respectively. - read more

Australians Tighten Budgets to Enhance Home Loan Eligibility

03 Dec 2025: Paige Estritori

In response to stringent lending criteria, a significant number of Australians are actively reducing their spending and personal debt to improve their chances of securing or refinancing home loans. A recent survey conducted by Finder, involving over 1,000 participants, revealed that 18%—approximately 3.9 million people—have taken such measures over the past five years to meet lender requirements. - read more

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