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Freedom Lend slashes SMSF loan rates as sector heats up
Non-bank lender Freedom Lend has slashed interest rates on loans for self-managed super funds by up to 90 basis points, or 0.90%.
July 23, 2021
Doubts over Treasury's claim that people are dying with 90% of their retirement savings
A recent Treasury paper claims retirees die with around 90% of their retirement assets, but there are question marks over the validity of this.
July 22, 2021
Retail trade falls half a billion dollars as states lock down
Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows a $575.1 million decline in June retail trade as Victoria and New South Wales locked down.
July 21, 2021
How does inflation affect the share market?
With US inflation at 30 year highs, there are growing concerns it could spell bad news for share markets worldwide.
July 20, 2021
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More relief for mortgage holders as CommBank suspends foreclosures
The prudential regulator has declared newly-deferred home loans will not be 'in arrears', while CommBank has extended the moratorium on housing foreclosures.
July 20, 2021
What are the benefits and drawbacks of buying at auction?
You bid for an item on eBay because you might get a great deal, but rarely does this seem to be the case at a property auction in Australia, so why bother?
July 20, 2021
Number of wage earners to fall, welfare recipients to rise: CommBank
The recent lockdowns will partially offset jobs growth seen over the past few months, according to new analysis from CommBank.
July 19, 2021
Beyond Bank slashes home loan rates for FHLDS participants
It was a tale of two customer-owned banks this week, with Beyond Bank cutting some home loan rates while Heritage Bank increased.
July 16, 2021
What is an RMBS?
Mortgage-backed securities, infamous for playing a part in triggering the 2007-08 global financial crisis, have a colourful reputation. You may heard of them through films like The Big Short and Inside Job. But what is a mortgage backed security? It’s a lot simpler than you think.
July 16, 2021
Consumer confidence bounces back despite Sydney lockdowns
The Westpac-Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index rose 1.5% in July, up to 108.8 from 107.2 in June.
July 14, 2021
