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Mortgage Rates Commentary

Borrowers spoilt for choice

Friday 21st of September 2012

Westpac has taken the axe to long term rates whacking 21 and 61 points off its four and five year carded fixed rates to bring them below 6% and to make them highly competitiive. 

The key five-year rate, which borrowers like for certainty of interest payments, is market leading alongside SBS and HBS. Check out our sorted table here (highest to lowest on five year rates).

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Doesn't this result call into question the criticism from certain quarters that Mortgage Advisers are driven predominantly by commission considerations?
2 hours ago The Laird
FMA wants clearer fees
@first time caller - I can see the complexity you highlight, but as above, investors should be able to see what they are paying without having to reference multiple documents. Investment admin can track and report deductions for tax, withdrawals, fees et al, would be /should be straightforward to aggregate advice fees into costs at member level... at least I hope so.
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