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Look out for 'deferred establishment fees
Wed, 27 Aug 08Home loan borrowers should watch out particularly for the big sting from "deferred establishment fees" which come into play these days if you leave a variable home loan early, typically within the first 3-5 years.
Ask about 'professional package' discounts
Wed, 27 Aug 08If you're earning more than $50,000 a year, or $80,000 or more with a partner, ask lenders and brokers about the "professional packages".
Be careful of 'honeymoon' intro rates
Wed, 27 Aug 08Home lenders entice borrowers to their home loans with attractive low introductory rates.
Jail for victims on online scammers
Wed, 27 Aug 08Australians still lose at least $36 million a year to online scams such as the Nigerian scam despite years of expert warnings about online security.
New credit cards shake up market
Wed, 27 Aug 08Diners Club will offer its 300,000 Australian card holders a revolving credit facility on their card as competition in the credit card market intensifies with the launch of a number of new products from retailers, airlines and banks.
8 Apr 2008 - Days of low rates gone
Tue, 8 Apr 08In a report released by BIS Shrapnel high interest rates could be here to stay with a tight labour market and rising fuel costs.
8 Apr 2008 - Stock lending data disarray
Tue, 8 Apr 08The Deputy Chair of the Australian Shareholders Association may have identified a $84 billion hole in official stock lending data.
7 Apr 2008 - Climate change versus interest change
Tue, 8 Apr 08In a report currently before the Federal government a possible solution to ease the burden of higher interest rates is currently under consideration.
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