Owning your own home may be the great Australian dream, but decades of debt and unpredictable interest rates can turn the dream into a nightmare for some unlucky people. Hunting for the right home loan is just as important as hunting for the right home – it's just not as much fun! Luckily CHOICE has done the hard yakka already, and we're here to share our research and expertise with you.
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Mortgage stress on the rise across Australia, with Tasmania hit hardest
Meanwhile, some crossbench senators say they won't support the government's plan to axe safe lending laws.
What happens if your Equifax credit report falls into the wrong hands?
One tech-savvy CHOICE member says the credit reporting bureau’s approach to security is inadequate.
Credit reports from Equifax surprising, confusing or incorrect
Australians entitled to one free credit report a year – they should use it to check for mistakes.
CBA redraws the rules on loans
New rules will affect how the Commonwealth Bank calculates loan repayments and redraw balances. Here's what you need to know.
Westpac accused of breaching responsible lending practices
ASIC takes Westpac to Federal Court for allegedly issuing loans people can't afford.
Risky home loans on the rise - again
Banks have been approving home loans that can get you into serious trouble when interest rates go up.
Mortgages and maternity leave
Are women on parental leave treated unfairly by the banks?
Mortgage tips
With interest rates running low, it pays to do your maths.
How to protect your credit rating
You can get a free credit report every 12 months – and you probably should. Here's why.
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