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Mortgage brokers
Thinking about using a mortgage broker? Here’s one thing you should always ask
One-in-five mortgage brokers did not write a single loan in the six months to March 2023 and could be out of touch with the market.
- by John Collett
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Analysis
BNPL
Fears as more shoppers use credit cards to buy now, pay later
Many people are using credit cards to pay off their buy now, pay later (BNPL) debt, stoking fears of a cascading “debt trap”.
- by John Collett
Analysis
Property market
As houses get more expensive, first home buyers are getting older
The average age of first home buyers has increased rapidly, adding to concerns that more people will be locked out of the housing market.
- by John Collett
Opinion
Ask an expert
Help! I’m six months behind on my mortgage, how do I save my house?
If you’re languishing under high mortgage repayments, there are a number of steps you can take to get back on track.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Opinion
Interest rates
Tens of thousands of ‘interest-free’ shoppers slugged rate hike
Australia’s largest provider of interest-free shopping and consumer finance has hiked its rates. Here’s where you can get a better deal.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon