While many Aussies may already have begun changing their spending habits to keep up with their rising home loan repayments, experts are now predicting that this could be just the tip of the iceberg for homeowners.
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It’s not uncommon for the average Aussie household to feel financial strain, but according to new research by Digital Finance Analytics, ‘mortgage stress’ is at a record high.
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The new financial year is here, and it's a great time to resolve to save money on your home loan as it's brought with it a frenzy of discounted home loan specials offering rate discounts, fee waivers, cash back and other rewards.
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The Reserve Bank is expected to keep the cash rate on hold again today, but mortgage lenders are bumping up rates for Aussie borrowers anyway and the big banks are expected to follow.
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It’s hard to believe that the sixth RBA board meeting of the year is almost here, but while all eyes will be on Governor Philip Lowe’s statement at 2:30pm on Tuesday, another likely rate hold will mean that attention soon shifts back to where the real rate movement lies - in the home loan market.
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Property ownership can often seem like an uphill battle for many Aussies, but recent figures by Westpac show that the market doesn’t seem to be slowing prospective first home buyers down.
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Home loan borrowers may need to find extra room in their budgets very soon, with lenders hiking interest rates in response to increased funding pressure.
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Any Aussie who currently owns a property can remember the feeling of walking through the front door of their brand new home for the first time. But a moment many will want to try to forget is the bundle they had to cough up in stamp duty.
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The end of the financial year is fast approaching and lots of Aussies are ready to bag a bargain at the EOFY sales, whether it’s an upgraded laptop, a new set of wheels or that new dishwasher you’ve been coveting for months.
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Fancy a holiday with your home loan? Well that’s the latest perk Westpac is offering, thanks to a new partnership between the big bank and Velocity Frequent Flyer.
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