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Phil McCarroll

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RBA move prompts borrowers to roll the dice on variable rate loans

Australian borrowers have proved to be on the ball, with demand for variable rate home loans increasing after the Reserve Bank of Australia trimmed the official cash rate last month
June 01, 2016

Investor lending hits six-month high as home buyers pull back

Total new home loan commitments fell slightly in March, despite investor lending hitting its highest monthly total since September
May 12, 2016

RBA memo raises negative gearing concerns

A recently released Reserve bank of Australia memo has revealed the central bank's concerns about the interaction of negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount
May 10, 2016

Election timing "perfect" for property market, says franchise head

The timing of the upcoming Federal Election has been welcomed by the head of major real estate franchise, who believes it will have little impact on what is traditionally the strongest period of market activity each year.
May 10, 2016

Borrowers pay the price for "set and forget" loan choices

Now more than ever, borrowers should be making sure they are on top of the details of their mortgage
May 04, 2016

Borrowers reminded to consider more than just interest rates

As the Australian mortgage market becomes increasingly volatile, borrowers have been reminded that a low interest rate shouldn’t be the deciding factor when it comes to choosing a home loan.
April 29, 2016

Home buying increasingly becoming a team effort

First home buyers in Australia are becoming increasingly willing to join forces as they look to enter the market
April 26, 2016

Mortgage arrears hit lowest point in more than a decade

Strong house price growth, falling unemployment and low interest rates have helped keep Australian mortgage arrears near record lows
April 20, 2016

Australian mortgage market has never been so chaotic, says industry leader

The current Australian mortgage market is “minefield” and is only going to become harder to navigate according to one of the industry’s leading voices.
April 19, 2016

Opinions vary on where house price growth will head in 2016

Nearly a third of Australians believe house prices will rise in 2016, but a significant portion also believe prices could be on their way down
April 14, 2016