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If you find yourself in the situation that you are unable to pay your credit card debt balance off each month then there are steps you can take to reduce your interest charges.
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Macquarie Mortgages has started to see a fall in refinancing as last year's interest rate rises begin to have an effect. Tim Brown, head of Macquarie Mortgages Australia, said refinancing dropped by 15 per cent in November, when the third interest rate rise in 2006 was announced. The Macquarie Mortgages annual survey, for the 12 months to November 2006, found that over 60 per cent of respondents expected to see high arrears and defaults this year. More than 900 mortgage brokers, financial planners, accountants and others involved in lending were surveyed.
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has found that home buyers in parts of Sydney and Melbourne are struggling with increases in loan repayments after three interest rate rises last year and falls in the values of their properties.............Details
Australian lenders are fighting to retain or boost their market share, despite evidence of mortgage stress. The major banks are predicting a rebound in mortgage lending this year as fears of further interest rate rises fade.............Details
Increasing numbers of mortgage delinquencies have prompted Genworth Financial to contact clients directly and implement workout strategies.............Details
Basic home loans used to be popular with first home buyers and low income earners but due to improved features they are enjoying a wider popularity.............Details
