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Mortgage Stress Spurs Increase in Early Release Super Enquiries Mortgage Stress Spurs Increase in Early Release Super Enquiries
13 Sep 2023: .financialservicesonline.com.au

The COVID-19 regime implemented by the former Coalition government allowed individuals facing financial hardship to access their superannuation early. Although this program ended almost four years ago, recent data suggests that people are still seeking early access to their superannuation to overcome current economic challenges. - read more
Australian Borrowers Brace for More Interest Rate Challenges Australian Borrowers Brace for More Interest Rate Challenges
13 Sep 2023: .financialservicesonline.com.au

According to recent estimates by CBA, the value of fixed-rate mortgages set to expire within the next six months amounts to a staggering $34 billion. Even more concerning is the anticipated expiration of an additional $52 billion worth of fixed-rate mortgages by the end of the year. - read more
Finance Regulator Taking Westpac to Court over Hardship Cases Finance Regulator Taking Westpac to Court over Hardship Cases
07 Sep 2023: .financialservicesonline.com.au

Australia’s oldest bank, Westpac, is facing legal action as the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) alleges that it failed to respond to financial hardship notices from hundreds of customers. The civil action, which involves 229 impacted customers, will be launched in the Federal Court this week. - read more
RBA Shows Caution in Rate Decisions, Leaving Possibility for Future Hikes RBA Shows Caution in Rate Decisions, Leaving Possibility for Future Hikes
05 Sep 2023: .financialservicesonline.com.au

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is expected to keep interest rates steady for a third consecutive month in September, but the possibility of future rate hikes is still on the table. - read more
Deepening Financial Woes for 1.5 Million Australians Caught in Mortgage Stress Deepening Financial Woes for 1.5 Million Australians Caught in Mortgage Stress
29 Aug 2023: .financialservicesonline.com.au

Roy Morgan, a leading market research company, has released its latest mortgage stress survey for July, revealing a startling increase in financial pressure on Australian homeowners. The survey shows that mortgage stress has reached its highest level since May 2008, with a staggering 1.5 million individuals, or 29.2% of mortgage holders, now classified as 'at risk'. - read more
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