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| ANZ Implements Stricter Home Loan Policies for Company Borrowers Sun, 25 Jan: In a significant policy shift, ANZ Bank has tightened its mortgage lending criteria for company borrowers, effective from 8 January 2026. This move reflects a broader trend among major Australian lenders to recalibrate risk appetites and credit standards in response to evolving economic conditions. - read more
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| Non-Bank Lenders Intensify Legal Actions as Major Banks Scale Back Sun, 25 Jan: Recent data reveals a notable increase in court enforcement actions by non-bank lenders, coinciding with a reduction in such activities by major banks. This trend signifies a shift in creditor behavior within Australia's financial sector, with non-bank institutions adopting more assertive measures to recover debts. - read more
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| Westpac NZ Launches Special Debt Consolidation Loan to Alleviate Post-Holiday Financial Strain Sun, 25 Jan: In response to concerns about post-holiday financial stress, Westpac New Zealand has introduced a special debt consolidation personal loan with an interest rate of 11.95% per annum. This initiative aims to assist customers in managing debts accrued during the festive season and to alleviate associated financial pressures. - read more
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| APRA's New Lending Cap: What Homebuyers Need to Know Sun, 25 Jan: The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has announced a significant policy change aimed at mitigating risks in the housing market. Effective February 2026, APRA will implement a cap on high debt-to-income (DTI) home loans, limiting banks to issuing no more than 20% of new home loans with DTI ratios of six times or higher. This measure applies to both owner-occupier and investor loans, excluding new housing developments. - read more
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| Loan Lingo: Simplifying the Language of Marine Finance for Boat Owners Embarking on a new boating adventure can be thrilling, yet the complexities of marine finance can feel daunting. For Australian consumers, understanding the intricacies of marine finance is crucial to ensuring a smooth journey to boat ownership. - read more
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| Understanding State-by-State Insurance Requirements for Strata Schemes in Australia Strata schemes are a popular form of property ownership in Australia, particularly in cities where high-density living is common. A strata scheme is essentially a building or collection of buildings that allows for individual ownership of a part of the property, combined with shared ownership of common areas. Residents coexist in a community and collectively manage shared spaces such as gardens, driveways, or facilities. - read more
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| How to Make a Claim on Your Strata Insurance: A Step-by-Step Guide When it comes to strata insurance, making a claim can feel daunting if you're not familiar with the process. A vital first step is understanding what constitutes a claimable event. Typically, these are events that lead to damage or loss in the common areas of a property, such as fire, storm damage, or vandalism. However, each policy can vary, so it’s important to check the specifics of what your coverage includes. - read more
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| The Importance of Updating Your Strata Insurance Policy Strata insurance is a specific type of insurance designed to cover shared property and common areas within a strata-titled property. This includes coverage for dwelling structures, common hallways, roofs, and sometimes even shared swimming pools or gardens. - read more
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