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Rates change all the time. Keep up to date with the latest activity so you can manage your mortgage and pay-it-off faster.
Multiple distribution channels a problem
Bank customers are now more demanding than they once were, and want more accessibility and flexibility from their home loan products, says SBS Bank chief executive Ross Smith.
Westpac moves on tiers, but not on LEMs
Westpac is the latest bank to remove its two-tier pricing for home loans, however it refuses to budge on its low equity margin.
Low-equity fees face legal questions
Low-equity fees and interest rate premiums charged by banks for home loans are being reviewed by lenders and may become a thing of the past after a recent court case.
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