Commission crunch as banks battle mortgage brokers
The profitability of mortgages for the major banks is severely challenged, giving rise to a fierce new battleground. Are broker commissions in the firing line?
Mortgages
Lost inheritance: The true cost of a reverse mortgage
Asset-rich, cash-poor retirees are increasingly turning to the family home as a source of income. But there are risks, including for their kids.
Best kept secret for older people is out of the bag
The government’s heavily discounted Home Equity Scheme has become a roaring success – the question now is how long can the current offer last?
Spending habits that hurt your home loan chances
Some lifestyle expenses can severely damage people’s chances of securing a mortgage, so it pays to know the danger zones.
Why people with home loans don’t need savings accounts
Interest has soared on both mortgages and cash deposits, but there are big reasons why a home loan should be paid off first.
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