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Banking Royal Commission: Why mortgage broker changes will benefit the big banks

Banking Royal Commission: Why mortgage broker changes will benefit the big banks

As the reporting embargo was lifted and our news feeds came to life at 4:30pm on Monday afternoon, it’s fair to say many observers would have greeted the recommendations released in the Royal Commission’s Final Report into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry with disappointment.

Expert tips to maximise your chances of refinancing in 2019

Expert tips to maximise your chances of refinancing in 2019

If you’re looking to refinance your home loan this year, the odds are stacked against you. There are a few factors at play making loan approval tricky. Firstly, in the wake of the banking royal commission, banks have cut back on their lending and are subjecting customers to greater levels of scrutiny, affecting new and refinancing borrowers.