News


Find the latest news of Midas Finance.


Could rates lift off again before Xmas? Here’s how to prepare

Several of the big banks have pivoted on their rate outlook, and are now predicting […]

View Details

Could you spot a property scam? Spoiler alert: over 2 in 5 can’t

Property transactions involve big bucks – and that makes them a big target for scammers. […]

View Details

The silver lining of a cooling property market for home owners

While rising prices were the talk of the town not so long ago, the tide […]

View Details

What’s a competitive rate right now? Nearly 50 lenders offer variable rates below 6%

Great news! Homeowners can breathe a sigh of relief, with the Reserve Bank of Australia […]

View Details

Was your offset account flagged in the ASIC investigation?

So it turns out some mortgage offset accounts haven’t been working as intended, according to […]

View Details

How to avoid this common home buyer trap

Waiting for home prices to ‘bottom out’ before buying may seem like a smart strategy […]

View Details

Great news for buyers: property listings spike, FOMO dials down

Things are looking up for homebuyers. New listings are on the rise, and that can […]

View Details

Lenders cut rates as competition heats up

The Reserve Bank may have kept rates on hold in June, but a growing number […]

View Details

Bank of Mum and Dad: why a written agreement can make sense

With more first home buyers relying on family support to get into the market, we […]

View Details

New financial year, new reasons to review your home loan

As the calendar flips over to July, now’s a good time to give your home […]

View Details

How the property market is shaping up in your area post budget night

It’s just over a month since the Federal Government unveiled its tax reforms on budget […]

View Details

Record smashed: over 80% of buyers turn to a broker for help

The mortgage broking industry has notched up an exciting record with the news that brokers […]

View Details

5 tips to help you clear your mortgage by retirement

Worried you’ll still be paying off your mortgage in retirement? New research shows you’re not […]

View Details

Not a housing “crash” – easing growth and plenty of buying opportunities

House price growth is slowing but experts say not to expect a crash. We look […]

View Details

Gen Z races into the property market

A few tweaks to a popular first home buyer scheme has driven a “surge” in […]

View Details

Home loan interest rate rising? There may be other options

It was great while it lasted, but the rate cut party is well and truly […]

View Details

Federal Budget 2026: how it could affect your property plans

Reforms to negative gearing and capital gains tax have been unveiled in the latest national […]

View Details

Cash rate increases for the third time this year, now up to 4.35%

The hits just keep coming for mortgage holders, with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) […]

View Details

How to turn your new-build dreams into reality

There’s no better feeling than living in a brand new home – it’s fresh, clean […]

View Details

Could your home loan pre-approval be out of date?

Having loan pre-approval can be a smart move for home buyers. But the recent Reserve […]

View Details

Why buyers are defying rate hikes and rising fuel prices

Rate hikes and soaring fuel prices aren’t dampening home buyer enthusiasm, with a strong majority […]

View Details

One-in-five investors snatch up interstate properties

Is the grass really greener on the other side? Maybe. Australia has seen a surge […]

View Details

5% Deposit Scheme helps more than 300,000 Aussies buy a first home

Buying a first home doesn’t have to mean years of eating beans on toast while […]

View Details

Good news for buyers – surge in homes hitting the market

If you’re in the market for a home, you may have noticed there hasn’t always […]

View Details

Double trouble! RBA lifts cash rate by another 25 basis points to 4.10%

More bad news for mortgage holders around the country: the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) […]

View Details

Offset accounts surge as homeowners race to beat higher rates

Who wouldn’t want to save on home loan interest and pay off their mortgage faster? […]

View Details

How first home buyers can buy up to five years sooner

As home prices climb higher, first home buyers can feel like the goal posts are […]

View Details

How much do you need to earn to buy a home in 2026?

Sure, saving a deposit is important, but your income can hold the real key to […]

View Details

Thinking of a tree change? You might find more affordable homes

Growing numbers of younger Australians are opting for regional living, and part of the lure […]

View Details

Which generation tops housing wealth in Australia?

Myth busted! Baby Boomers no longer own the bulk of housing wealth in Australia. We […]

View Details

RBA hikes the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%

Bad news for mortgage holders around the country: the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today […]

View Details

How high are property prices predicted to go in 2026?

After a lengthy run of rising prices in 2025, some pundits are tipping property prices […]

View Details

Roll up those sleeves – a renovation renaissance is slated for 2026

A renovation boom may loom, with plenty of home owners choosing to renovate rather than […]

View Details

Nurses, teachers or CEOs: which occupation boasts more property investors?

Owning an investment property isn’t limited to the uber-rich. In fact, investors are usually people […]

View Details

Aussie home owners just got $82,000 richer on average

What a way to start the new year! After a strong 12 months in the […]

View Details

Happy New Year! Let’s discuss some potential 2026 goals

There’s nothing quite like a New Year’s resolution to fire you up for another lap […]

View Details

Season’s greetings! Here’s to a well-earned summer break

As the Christmas and New Year’s festive season rolls around, we want to take a […]

View Details

Your suburb’s 2025 property report card is in

You might’ve seen recent headlines that national property prices made another big jump this year. […]

View Details

No Christmas rate cut – could rates rise in 2026?

Not so long ago plenty of economists were tipping a fresh round of rate cuts […]

View Details

2% deposit scheme ‘Help to Buy’ launches

Imagine being able to buy your own home with just a $12,000 deposit. That’s what […]

View Details