You might have recently heard that ‘responsible lending laws’ are set to be scrapped early next year. Rest assured though that you’ll still be able to borrow responsibly. Let us explain how.
Lenders begin contacting borrowers who have deferred loans
If you’ve deferred your home or business loan then it’s likely your bank will reach out to you in the coming weeks. Here’s what to expect and what options are available to you.
Loan deferrals to be extended for customers who need extra breathing space
Home and business owners struggling financially due to COVID-19 will be given another four months to resume paying back their loans.
Bank loyalty can cost existing borrowers: ACCC report
Loyalty is an admirable trait when it comes to our friends, family and loved ones. But if you’re extending that virtue to the banks, then there’s a good chance it’s costing you thousands of dollars.
Goodbye stamp duty?
The dreaded and controversial stamp duty tax could soon be a thing of the past, with calls for it to be abolished gaining momentum.
Need to pause your mortgage repayments? Here are the banks’ deferral policies
If COVID-19 has impacted your income to the point where you may need to pause your mortgage repayments, then we’ve broken down the banks’ deferral policies for you.
Could you flick Netflix? ASIC updates responsible lending guidance
Could you say goodbye to Netflix to take out a loan? That’s one example corporate watchdog ASIC has included in its responsible lending update.
A beginner’s guide to deposit bonds
Struggling to get access to a 10% cash deposit for your property purchase? You’re not alone. Whether you’re a first home buyer, downsizing or investing, getting the deposit together is one of the major hurdles facing home buyers today.
Frustrating bank habit triggers probe into home loan pricing
You know that infuriating habit the big banks have of failing to pass on the RBA’s cash rate cuts in full? Well, it’s finally triggered the federal government to order an inquiry into home loan pricing.
Has the tide turned? Household lending surges
Lending to Aussie households spiked 3.9% in July, the strongest growth seen since October 2014, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
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