Many Australians with home loans are aware of the ability to use the existing equity in their properties in order to further their real estate investment goals but many individuals…
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A report from analysts at UBS highlights just how focused Australian banks have become on real estate. Looking at lending data from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, the UBS banking…
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Australians have an unusual habit of paying off their mortgages much faster than borrowers in most other rich nations, a valuable trait that gives households a safety buffer were the…
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Here’s a challenge. How fast could you pay your mortgage off? The sad realisation hit me earlier in the year that I’m not likely to get rich anytime soon. I…
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Australian banks’ preference for writing home loans rather than lending to business may pose a risk to the banking system and the overall economy, according to a leading banker. Joseph…
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Standard variable loan popularity hits 18-month high Despite the cost difference between fixed and variable interest rates dropping, June saw a higher percentage of Australians turning their backs on locking…
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S&P credit ratings expert confirms the strength of the housing sector but questions the benefit of high home prices for society A managing director of a credit ratings agency responsible…
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