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Finance Tips and Insights - Smart Property Investment

Property investment is often regarded as a game of finance. Here’s how you can best understand the financing options and strategies to suit your portfolio.

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Another lender slashes its rates

Yet another lender has reduced variable and fixed rates across its owner-occupied and investment home loan products.
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Spate of lenders slash fixed rates for investors

Key Westpac subsidiaries have dropped their fixed rates by up to 140 basis points.
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Illegal scheme involving property, super sees director banned

The corporate regulator has banned a director from providing financial services or engaging in credit activities for...
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ANZ flags causes of loan processing delays

The major bank has identified the root causes of lags in its home loan application process, which have undermined its...
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Westpac reports 40% increase in home seizures

Big four bank Westpac has reported an increase in home loan delinquencies and a rise in the number of properties in its...
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Former NAB bank manager involved in mortgage fraud

A former branch manager at NAB has pleaded guilty to using the bank’s introducer program to defraud the bank of...
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Investors beware: Households lost $201 billion in five years

Property investors engaging with Australia’s biggest credit and financial services providers should proceed with...
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Borrowers feel the pinch of ‘really strict’ lending rules

Former Queensland state premier Anna Bligh has hit out at the strict serviceability rules lenders have imposed on...
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Trying to pick the market? There is never a market equilibrium

When it comes to property markets, there is usually never a perfect equilibrium. In fact, there might be a few...
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Why you might need to spend more on smoke alarms soon

In NSW, 21 people die each year as a result of fires at home, prompting Fire and Rescue NSW to push for more mandatory...
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Another lender drops prices on its mortgage products

Another lender has joined a spate of others cutting their rates and easing their terms for Australian borrowers.
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‘Borrowers will raise a glass’: experts speak on landmark case

Big four bank Westpac had a win over ASIC in the Federal Court, which experts believe will prompt borrowers to “raise...
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Treasurer bullish on Australian housing market

The currently low interest rate environment bodes well for the Australian housing market, according to federal...
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Major bank reveals new feature for struggling borrowers

One major bank has revealed its plans to launch a "compassionate" feature into its suite of mortgage products. 
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Rate call revealed, will the cost of your mortgage drop?

The RBA has revealed its cash rate call for the month, here's what it means for you and your mortgage. 
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REVEALED: The RBA’s rate decision for August

Mortgages are getting cheaper and cheaper as the Reserve Bank of Australia continues to cut the official cash rate....
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Revealed: Predictions for today’s cash rate decision

The Reserve Bank is set to hand down its cash rate call for the month today, after consecutive cuts have prompted a...
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Surprise taxes could apply to retirees paying off property in one hit

Property investors holding homes in their superannuation should be aware that it’s about to become harder to pay off...
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More lenders loosen loan terms for borrowers

The crowd of lenders who are easing their loan serviceability terms has grown again this week. 
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New loan measures to impact SMSF property plans

Investors looking to acquire property through their super fund have been warned that new measures currently before...
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Property expert floats education overhaul for Aussies, investors

School children should be taught financial basics including budgeting, distinguishing good and bad debt and...
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Where investors are finding cheap mortgages in 2019

Investors and owner-occupiers are both reaping the rewards of rate cuts and changes to mortgage assessments, new data...
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Banks are ‘forensically’ watching property investors’ spending

If you’re looking to access more finance this financial year, you should be aware of some key red flags for lenders...
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More lenders ease serviceability terms on their mortgages

Following in the footsteps of a spate of popular lenders, two more credit providers have made it easier to access their...
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The $8 billion tax cash splash and what it means for property values

Australians are cashing in on the federal government’s tax cuts and handouts. Here’s what it means for local...
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