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Analysts Back an April Rate Rise |
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Written by Scott Crowther
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Tuesday, 27 March 2007 |
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Lately we have seen many contradictory theories from analysts regarding interest rates. Westpac banks chief economist Bill Evans is almost certain of one thing, rates will increase this year. Mr Evans said in a research note "On balance it now looks likely that the Bank will raise rates by 0.25 basis points following its April 3 board meeting". |
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Fight rising rates with a fixed rate lock in |
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Written by Scott Crowther
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Tuesday, 27 March 2007 |
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Even when you are applying for a fixed loan the interest rate that is generally applicable is the current rate on the settlement day of your loan. So if an interest increase is looming how can you second guess the market and lock down a great rate? With a rate lock. |
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U.S. subprime mortgage foreclosures critical |
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Written by Scott Crowther
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Monday, 19 March 2007 |
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Since late 2006 it is estimated that more than 30 US based subprime lenders have closed up shop, forced into bankruptcy because of a rising borrower delinquency rate. This trend has seen a major decline in share prices for many US lenders and has reduced real estate values in some areas. Could Australia be next? |
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Gearing. Are you negative or positive? |
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Written by Adam Cocks
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Tuesday, 20 March 2007 |
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What is negative and positive gearing? Negative gearing is where the week to week cost of an investment is more than the immediate return you make from it. For example someone might receive $1,000 in rent for their investment property but the total cost might be $1,500 per month. The benefit is... |
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RBA boss says rate rise more likley than a fall |
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Written by Scott Crowther
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Friday, 02 March 2007 |
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The reserve bank governor Glen Stevens told a federal parliamentary committee hearing late February that interest rates are more likely to rise than fall. So what are the intentions of the reserve bank and is there any real chance of a rate rise? |
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