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Majority of new borrowers fear rate changes

by James Mitchell • 30 Nov 2015
New data has revealed that more than half of Australians planning to purchase property are “very concerned” about... READ MORE
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Property investors 'shackled' by new credit policy

by James Mitchell • 24 Nov 2015
A regional broker has slammed a non-major bank’s decision to change its policy “overnight”. READ MORE
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Value of investor lending drops

by James Mitchell • 24 Nov 2015
Regulatory restrictions placed on finance for investment property have resulted in a sharp fall in the value of... READ MORE
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Victorian man charged over unlicensed credit activity

by James Mitchell • 16 Nov 2015
ASIC has brought criminal charges against a company director after he engaged in credit activity without a licence. READ MORE
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FHBs feel housing affordability strain

by Huntley Mitchell • 16 Nov 2015
An overwhelming majority of first home buyers (FHBs) who are planning to purchase property within the next two years... READ MORE
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Credit repair no silver bullet, but better than the alternative

by Merrilyn Mansfield • 11 Nov 2015
I’ve been working in credit repair for seven years, and let me tell you: it isn’t perfect. READ MORE
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More borrowers looking to refinance: Aussie

by Huntley Mitchell • 10 Nov 2015
Aussie Home Loans experienced a significant jump in demand for mortgage refinance over the last three months, and... READ MORE
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BOQ lifts investor rates beyond 6%

by James Mitchell • 5 Nov 2015
BOQ has announced mortgage pricing changes that will see its investor home loan rate rise above 6 per cent. READ MORE
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Housing affordability gap widens

by Huntley Mitchell • 5 Nov 2015
Sluggish growth in household earnings and a surge in dwelling price growth have contributed to a weakening in... READ MORE
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RBA reveals rate decision

by James Mitchell • 3 Nov 2015
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the result of its first monthly board meeting since the big four banks... READ MORE