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The Ultimate Guide to Maintaining a Healthy Credit Score

Welcome to our ultimate guide on maintaining a healthy credit score. Whether you're just starting your credit journey or you're an experienced borrower, understanding how to keep your score high is crucial. - read more

Pre-Approval Loans: How They Work and Why They Matter

A pre-approval loan is an agreement between a lender and a borrower indicating how much the lender is willing to lend to the borrower, subject to certain conditions. - read more

The Ultimate Budgeting Checklist for First-Time Loan Applicants

Before diving into the world of loans, it's essential to understand why budgeting is crucial. Budgeting provides a clear picture of your financial status, helping to ensure you can meet future loan repayments without undue stress. - read more

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October 2025 Sees Significant Rise in Australian Household Spending

11 Dec 2025: Paige Estritori

In October 2025, Australian household spending experienced a notable increase of 1.3%, reaching A$78.4 billion. This marks the most substantial monthly rise in nearly two years, as reported by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The surge was primarily driven by heightened expenditures on clothing, electronics, and hospitality services, spurred by year-end sales events. - read more

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

11 Dec 2025: Paige Estritori

In a proactive move to address potential risks in the housing market, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has announced a new policy set to take effect in February 2026. This policy will cap the issuance of high debt-to-income (DTI) home loans at 20% of new lending portfolios for authorized institutions. Specifically, loans where the borrower's debt exceeds six times their income will be subject to this limitation. - read more

Rising Personal Debt Levels Among Australians: Insights from Canstar's 2025 Survey

11 Dec 2025: Paige Estritori

Recent findings from a national survey conducted by financial comparison site Canstar reveal a concerning trend in Australia's personal debt landscape. While the proportion of Australians holding non-property-related personal debt has decreased, those who do carry such debt are facing higher average amounts. In 2025, the average personal debt has risen to $17,634, up from $15,179 in previous years. - read more

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