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APRA changes loan rules to stimulate housing market

The big four will have longer than expected to raise extra capital.

How does mortgage refinancing work in Australia? Source: AAP

Banks will not be forced to do "stress test" see whether their customers can afford paying at least 7% of interest on their loans.


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