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Supersize Your Home Loan, Save A Bundle |
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More and more Australians are opting for their home loan to be taken as part of a package deal that usually includes credit card and transaction account with the one financial institution. |
Best Value Car Insurance: Budget Direct does it again |
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Proving just how fiercely competitive the car insurance market is, AAMI, Budget Direct and CommInsure have retained the top honours nationally in our latest car insurance star ratings. |
CANSTAR CANNEX Credit Card Profiles - Which one are you? |
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The value of any particular credit card depends on how it is used. That's why CANSTAR CANNEX rates credit cards according to spender profile. |
Going away? Beware schoolies & minders |
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Stop and think about what plans you have put in place for your home insurance while you are away. |
First Home Owner - Five-step guide to owning your first home |
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A simple five-step guide for those looking at buying their first home, with helpful hints and tips. |
Exit Fees - How they affect your home loan |
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Here's a breakdown of what fees you could be up for, should you decide to sell, move or refinance. |
First Home Saver Account Guide |
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The first home saver account is a government initiative designed to compliment the existing First Home Owners Grant scheme. The Australian Government contributes 17 per cent on the first $5,000 of individual contributions made every year. |
Cheap Car Insurance Guide - get the best quote for you |
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Not all drivers are the same and no one car insurance policy will be the best fit for everyone, even if it is the cheapest quote. But by using Star Ratings you can find the best rated car insurance policies for you. |
Car Theft - statistics & guide to car theft insurance |
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Driver complacency is the car thief's greatest friend. Many car owners without car theft insurance cling to long-held myths like it will never happen to me, or no-one would want to steal my old bomb. |
Car Insurance Claims History - born with bad driving genes? |
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Motorists with colourful claims histories or licences showing traffic demerit points may not be completely responsible for their track records. If you've had trouble obtaining cheap car insurance in the past, a recent study may interest you. |
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CANSTAR CANNEX In The News
20 Dec 08: Mortgage lenders tighten up rules on home loans (Melbourne Herald Sun) |
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"No deposit, no home. That's life for most new borrowers as banks and other lenders toughen up lending rules." |
17 Dec 08: Banks slug mortgage switchers (The Canberra Times) |
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"Financial advisory firm Cannex's senior analyst Harry Senlitonga said the fees were significant. For the average $250,000 mortgage, fixed at 9 per cent six months ago for a three-year term, the break fee would be $18,000." |
CANSTAR CANNEX In The News ...
Interest Rate Cuts
2 Dec 2008: The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut interest rates by 1.0 per cent, bringing the cash rate down to 4.25%.
New name signals new era for financial researcher
Australia's premier financial services research and ratings firm changed its name on December 1 2008, from CANNEX to CANSTAR CANNEX.
"We believe the new name reflects both our current name and our star ratings which are well recognized and trusted by Australian consumers," CANSTAR CANNEX CEO Andrew Spicer said.
Read the full press release (PDF)
"We believe the new name reflects both our current name and our star ratings which are well recognized and trusted by Australian consumers," CANSTAR CANNEX CEO Andrew Spicer said.
Read the full press release (PDF)
Dec 2008: Package Home Loan Star Ratings
The popularity of bundling a home loan with everyday banking needs such as a transaction account and credit card with the one institution continues to rise. Nine out of 10 home loans are now written by banks and almost 60% of new loans are taken as part of a package.
Compare Package Home Loans ...
Dec 2008: Personal Loan Star Ratings
Car sales stall - good news among the bad
If you're planning to buy a new car, your options have now widened. With the car industry feeling the squeeze of the credit crunch, and many global car makers are hitting the skids in a highly publicised way, the effects of declining sales are now being felt here. Car dealers are staring down the barrel of a 22% drop in vehicle sales.
Dec 2008: Credit Card Star Ratings
Christmas: It's party time for credit cards
Over-use of a credit card is one thing but over-use of a totally inappropriate card is another. If you have a credit card charging you just under 20% interest, going for a low rate card is probably the best Christmas present you can give yourself.
Nov 2008: Car Insurance Star Ratings
AAMIBudget Direct
CommInsure
We congratulate AAMI, Budget Direct and CommInsure. Their strong performance across the country resulted in these three car insurance companies being awarded 'Best Value Australia - Car Insurance'.
Latest Star Ratings
- Package Home Loans (Dec 2008)
- Personal Loans (Dec 2008)
- Credit Cards (Dec 2008)
- Car Insurance (Nov 2008)
- Credit Card Rewards Ratings (Sep 2008)
- Home Loan Ratings (Sep 2008)
- Deposit Accounts Ratings (Sep 2008)
- Life Insurance Ratings (Sep 2008)
- Business Banking Ratings (Sep 2008)
- Home & Contents Insurance Ratings (Aug 2008)
- Health Insurance Ratings (Jul 2008)
- Low Doc Home Loan Ratings (Jul 2008)
Mortgage Exit Fees & Break Costs
A breakdown of what mortgage or home loan exit fees you could be up for, should you decide to sell, move or refinance your fixed or variable home loan.
Video Tips
Credit Card Rates - SunriseCANSTAR CANNEX appears on Sunrise to discuss the latest rate drops and why they haven't been passed on in full to credit card holders.
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Interest Rate Drop - SunriseChannel 7 Sunrise interview. CANSTAR CANNEX discusses the latest 1% rate drop announced by the RBA on December 2nd, and what it means for you.
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