Great news for anyone planning to take out a home loan – new legislation means consumers are even better protected when they use a mortgage broker. But banks do not have the same responsibility towards…
“Old generals always fight the previous war” goes the old adage – many of the old arguments are being rolled out by both sides in the proposed changes to Responsible Lending rules. But, as we…
‘Life will never be the same again.’ Its been said non-stop since Coronavirus, but there is no doubt it has accelerated long overdue changes in the property market. Across the board, property-related professions are adapting…
Banks to have more flexibility in assessing loan applications Westpac Banking Corp has won a significant victory in the Federal Court on its interpretation of responsible lending duties. The court backed Westpac’s arguments that the…
The property market is rapidly approaching crunch time – where there will be multiple winners and losers. The end of this month is D-Day for the 450,000 borrowers who deferred home loan payments. Some will…
Euan Black| The New Daily| 2 February 2021 Home owners warned against rushing to fix their mortgages (thenewdaily.com.au) Home owners are being told to do their research before fixing their mortgages, after the Reserve Bank…
Euan Black| The New Daily| 2 February 2021 Home owners warned against rushing to fix…
‘Be careful what you wish for’ goes the old adage. Nowhere is the more true than in proposed changes to Stamp Duty which may have huge impacts on the way…
https://www.moneymanagement.com.au/features/expert-analysis/new-shape-best-interests-duty Industry Expert| Money Management\ 24 July 2020 Since 2009, credit licensees and their representatives have grappled with responsible lending obligations. Following the passage of legislation in response to recommendations…
