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What the banks really charge for mortgages
Everyone knows there's a big difference between banks' advertised mortgage rates and what they actually charge when nudged.
Michael Pascoe is a BusinessDay contributing editor. He comments on companies, markets and the economy.
Everyone knows there's a big difference between banks' advertised mortgage rates and what they actually charge when nudged.
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