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Finance • 15 Aug 2019

‘Borrowers will raise a glass’: experts speak on landmark case

Big four bank Westpac had a win over ASIC in the Federal Court, which experts believe will prompt borrowers to “raise a glass of shiraz.”

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Finance • 14 Aug 2019

Treasurer bullish on Australian housing market

The currently low interest rate environment bodes well for the Australian housing market, according to federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg. 

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Finance • 06 Aug 2019

Major bank reveals new feature for struggling borrowers

One major bank has revealed its plans to launch a "compassionate" feature into its suite of mortgage products. 

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Finance • 06 Aug 2019

Rate call revealed, will the cost of your mortgage drop?

The RBA has revealed its cash rate call for the month, here's what it means for you and your mortgage. 

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Finance • 06 Aug 2019

REVEALED: The RBA’s rate decision for August

Mortgages are getting cheaper and cheaper as the Reserve Bank of Australia continues to cut the official cash rate. This afternoon, it has revealed what the cash rate...

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Finance • 06 Aug 2019

Revealed: Predictions for today’s cash rate decision

The Reserve Bank is set to hand down its cash rate call for the month today, after consecutive cuts have prompted a spate of lenders to reduce the interest rates on...

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Finance • 02 Aug 2019

Surprise taxes could apply to retirees paying off property in one hit

Property investors holding homes in their superannuation should be aware that it’s about to become harder to pay off those properties in one hit.

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Finance • 31 Jul 2019

More lenders loosen loan terms for borrowers

The crowd of lenders who are easing their loan serviceability terms has grown again this week. 

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Finance • 31 Jul 2019

New loan measures to impact SMSF property plans

Investors looking to acquire property through their super fund have been warned that new measures currently before Parliament could impact property purchases made this...

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Finance • 30 Jul 2019

Property expert floats education overhaul for Aussies, investors

School children should be taught financial basics including budgeting, distinguishing good and bad debt and establishing a business in order for more of the population...

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