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Don’t Make These Mistakes When Issuing a Loan Proposal Letter

South State Correspondent

Last week, we discussed how and why commercial lenders use a bank loan proposal letter (aka commitment letters) to their advantage ( HERE ). The second five-year spread is often higher than the initial rate when adjusted for the current five-year FHLB advance. This is a suboptimal outcome for the bank.

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Home loan refinancing: 5 questions to consider

Qudos Bank

Whether you’re looking to save on interest fees or seeking more flexible terms, refinancing your home loan could be the right move to optimise your financial standing. In fact, refinancing has led to an upwards trend among Australians in the past three years and hitting a soaring rate of 13.8% in the 2023 financial year [1].

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Home loan refinancing: 5 questions to consider

Qudos Bank

Whether you’re looking to save on interest fees or seeking more flexible terms, refinancing your home loan could be the right move to optimise your financial standing. In fact, refinancing has led to an upwards trend among Australians in the past three years and hitting a soaring rate of 13.8% in the 2023 financial year [1].

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Consumer Credit Update for 2Q 2023

South State Correspondent

Short-term interest rates will remain at 5.60% for most of the year, and inflation will persist. Due to growing economic stress and higher rates, early retirees are returning to the market. Home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and bank card usage are up 24% and 17%, respectively. Unsecured personal loan usage is up 21%.

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CFPB Issues RFI on Mortgage Refinances and Forbearances

CFPB Monitor

In the release announcing the RFI, the CFPB states that the RFI “is an example of the CFPB’s new approach to promoting competition and new products.” “Rather than providing special regulatory treatment of individual firms, the CFPB will seek to identify stumbling blocks for those seeking to challenge the status quo with new products or services.”.

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Should You Use A Personal Loan For Home Renovations?

BankBazaar

If a leaking roof and a dire need of funds are giving you sleepless nights, it might be time for you to consider taking a Personal Loan to take care of your home renovation. While you can take out a Personal Loan to finance your home renovation, let’s understand first if it’s a good idea to opt for one in the first place.

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The Three-Digit Summary Of Financial Wellness

BankBazaar

You can imagine how crucial that is because, at some point in life, the need to get a Credit Card or a Personal Loan may arise. That list includes a Home Loan too. If you are being irresponsible with your Credit Cards or Loans, the credit bureaus will make a note of it, and you will know.

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