Tag: Home Loan


  • Couple loses home loan complaint over $50,000 break fee after fixed-rate decision

    Couple loses home loan complaint over $50,000 break fee after fixed-rate decision

    Summary of the case A couple who opted for a five-year fixed home loan in 2023 have had their complaint against their bank dismissed by the Banking Ombudsman. The decision, released as a case note this month, centers on the couple’s regret over fixing their rate and the substantial break fee they incurred when they…

  • Home loan break-fee dispute ends: couple loses ome ombudsman ruling

    Home loan break-fee dispute ends: couple loses ome ombudsman ruling

    Couple loses home loan complaint after fixed-rate decision A couple who regretted fixing their home loan for five years in 2023 has not been successful in their complaint against their bank. The matter, recently detailed in a case note by the Banking Ombudsman, highlights the challenges some borrowers face when negotiating fixed-rate products and the…

  • Will Singapore’s Home Loan Rates Keep Falling in 2026? A Look at the 2026 Mortgage Outlook

    Will Singapore’s Home Loan Rates Keep Falling in 2026? A Look at the 2026 Mortgage Outlook

    Singapore’s Mortgage Rates at Three-Year Lows: A Brief Recap Mortgage rates in Singapore have slipped to their lowest levels in three years, providing relief to homeowners who’ve faced a tough financing environment in recent times. The drop aligns with global rate movements and the policy stance of major central banks, notably the United States Federal…

  • ASB and BNZ Raise Fixed-Rate Home Loans: What It Means for Borrowers

    ASB and BNZ Raise Fixed-Rate Home Loans: What It Means for Borrowers

    Overview: Fixed-rate hikes from ASB and BNZ New Zealand’s home loan market has seen another wave of rate adjustments as ASB and BNZ join Westpac and ANZ in lifting some fixed-rate terms. The moves come amid broader shifts in the interest-rate landscape, affecting borrowers who prefer the predictability of fixed-rate mortgages. What exactly is changing?…

  • Impact of Interest Rate Cuts on Home Loan Renegotiations

    Impact of Interest Rate Cuts on Home Loan Renegotiations

    Understanding the Recent Decline in Interest Rates In recent months, financial markets have observed a significant decline in interest rates. This trend has sparked discussions about its implications for homeowners, particularly regarding home loan renegotiations. As interest rates drop, many homeowners find themselves in a position to reconsider their existing mortgage agreements. What Are Home…