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SBS On the Money: Why it will be harder to get a home loan

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The banking regulator has lifted the interest rate buffer banks need to apply to approve new home loans. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with ANZ Senior Economist Felicity Emmett and Seneca Financial Solutions CEO Luke Laretive.

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