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Home Loans

Real estate boom might be over for Sydney and Melbourne

Property prices went backwards in six of Australia’s eight capital cities during May.

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Nick Bendel -

01 Jun, 2017 -

2 min read

Home Loans

New stats show big jump in use of offset accounts

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Nick Bendel -

31 May, 2017 -

3 min read

Home Loans

Authorities on alert about housing market

Developments in the housing market pose a “key risk” to the economy, Treasury secretary John Fraser has warned parliament.

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Nick Bendel -

30 May, 2017 -

3 min read

Home Loans

3 in 4 migrants move to NSW and Vic

NSW and Victoria are by far the most popular states for migrants, helping explain why the Sydney and Melbourne property markets are performing so strongly.

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Nick Bendel -

29 May, 2017 -

3 min read

Car Loans

Car loan provider slugged $11m for lending violations

Motor Finance Wizard will pay more than $11 million to address concerns about its lending practices.

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Nick Bendel -

26 May, 2017 -

2 min read

Savings Accounts

The China boom may be coming to an end

China’s credit ratings have been downgraded, reflecting growing economic problems for Australia’s largest trading partner.

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Nick Bendel -

25 May, 2017 -

2 min read

Superannuation

Australians now hold $2.3 trillion in super

The nation’s pool of retirements savings continues to grow, with total superannuation assets increasing 11.2 per cent in the 12 months to March.

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Nick Bendel -

24 May, 2017 -

2 min read

Home Loans

Banks warned about housing crash

S&P Global Ratings has reduced its credit rating for 23 lenders due to “an increased risk of a sharp correction in property prices”.

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Nick Bendel -

23 May, 2017 -

2 min read

Savings Accounts

How to make money from the sharing economy

There’s never been an easier time to earn some extra income or even launch a side hustle.

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Nick Bendel -

22 May, 2017 -

3 min read

Home Loans

Is the cheapest home loan always the best?

We all want to pay as little for our mortgage as possible, but it would be wrong to assume that lower-rate products are automatically better.

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Nick Bendel -

22 May, 2017 -

3 min read