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Aussies may be unable to defer mortgage repayments anymore

As the March deadline for mortgage deferrals approaches, banks across the country are beginning to stop applications for new freezes on mortgage repayments.

By William Jolly ● January 20, 2021

Home loan refinance: Borrowers trust mortgage brokers over banks

Borrowers believe banks don't have their best interests at heart when it comes to refinancing.

By Emma Duffy ● January 20, 2021

Half of low-income renters now in rental stress: Productivity Commission

The Productivity Commission reports just over half of low-income renters are now in rental stress, placing them at greater risk of homelessness.

By William Jolly ● January 20, 2021

Threat of HomeBuilder reduction leads to end-of-year rush

It appears the reduction in HomeBuilder from $25,000 to $15,000 led to an end-of-year push in applications for the Scheme.

By Harrison Astbury ● January 20, 2021

COVID concerns sees consumer confidence drop

After hitting a ten year high in December, consumer confidence fell in January as COVID disrupted domestic borders.

By Alex Brewster ● January 20, 2021

Xinja says farewell as all customer deposits returned

Neobank Xinja has completed its return of all customer deposits, ahead of returning its banking license in a few weeks' time.

By William Jolly ● January 19, 2021

Unpaid COVID-19 fines could appear on your credit report

A credit reporting agency warns unpaid fines can still appear on your credit report, after Victoria Police clarified they will still be pursuing unpaid COVID-related fines in court.

By Harrison Astbury ● January 19, 2021

'Zero consumer benefit' in open banking so far

With just six months to go until the consumer data right is blown wide open, analytics company illion said it has been mired in red tape.

By Harrison Astbury ● January 19, 2021

12% could still be unemployed as calls for JobSeeker increase get louder

The Australian Council of Social Service has once again called for the JobSeeker rate to be lifted permanently, as new figures suggest unemployment is as high as 12%.

By William Jolly ● January 19, 2021

Property sellers in Hobart and regional Victoria profit most

Sellers in regional parts of Australia are profiting more than property sellers in capital cities, CoreLogic's Pain and Gain report found.

By Emma Duffy ● January 18, 2021

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