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Political chaos and higher mortgage rates has taken a toll on Australian households

Political chaos in Canberra and higher mortgage rates has seen Australian consumer sentiment fall to the ... Reflecting ongoing risk aversion from households, nearly 64% said "safe" options such bank ... read more

Calls for mandatory reverse mortgage training

Executive director of the Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) said the findings by ASIC highlighted the need for higher standards in the sector. In its report, ASIC reviewed 17,000 reverse ... read more

ANZ, CBA follow Westpac and lift variable mortgage rates

"However, we estimate ANZ's mortgage repricing is almost twice that ... RateCity's research director Sally Tindall said customers do have options available to refinance to find lower rates. "While Aus... read more

Government schemes and equity investment alternatives to reverse mortgages

AUSTRALIANS approaching retirement are being urged to consider alternatives to reverse mortgages, after an Australian Securities and Investments ... adding there were a range of other options out ther... read more

ANZ Bank and Commonwealth Bank lift variable mortgage rates

This afternoon both Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX ... I think the big four banks are attractive investment options right now. Especially given the generous yields their shares offer. Bu... read more

Janus Henderson Launches Actively Managed Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF

13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Janus Henderson Investors (nyse/asx:JHG) today announced the launch of the first actively managed mortgage-backed securities ... liquidity and minimal credit risk a strong opt... read more

Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) and Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia (ASX:GMA) dumped from S&P/ASX 200

The two shares that will be removed are: Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia (ASX: GMA ... its strong share price rally I would still class it as a great buy and hold option. Elders Ltd (ASX: ELD) C... read more

Australia Holds Key Rate as Sliding Currency Stimulates Growth

Australia kept interest rates at a record low Tuesday ... there’s a risk that rising mortgage rates and falling property prices could encourage households to put away their wallets. “One continuing so... read more

How much of your income should you contribute to your mortgage repayments?

ONE in two households are spending more than 30 per cent of their income to pay their rent or service their mortgage repayments ... which gauged the finances of more than 1500 Australian households, i... read more

Banks shouldn’t underestimate the risk of concentration in the housing market

The view of Australian banks on the ... may not be available in the case of mortgage default. Instead of promoting offset accounts it may be better to give borrowers a prepayment on their mortgage, bu... read more

No viable options for mortgage insurance unit for now: Genworth

(Reuters) - Genworth Financial Inc (GNW.N) said that a sale or spin-off of its loss-making mortgage insurance unit were not viable options at this time ... back plans to sell a minority stake in its A... read more