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Car finance crackdown will save buyers £165m, says watchdog
Britain’s financial watchdog is cracking down on the way car dealers and car finance brokers make commission on sales, a move that it says will save drivers £165m. The Financial Conduct Authority said it would ban the way in which some car retailers and brokers receive commission linked to the interest rate that customers pay on the loan that they take out to buy a car. The arrangement means the higher the interest rate the more commission is payable. The seller can set the rate and the FCA found that “the widespread use of this type of commission creates an incentive for brokers to act against customers’ interests”. Banning this kind of commission would remove the financial incentive for brokers to increase the interest rate paid by customers, and give lenders more control over the prices customers pay for their motor finance, the watchdog said. Christopher Woolard, executive director of strategy and competition at the FCA, said: “We have seen … [Read more...] about Car finance crackdown will save buyers £165m, says watchdog
Revealed: The money tricks that will help you save for a home deposit fast – and the four bank accounts EVERYONE should have set up to budget better
Australian financial experts recommend opening four bank accounts, car pooling to work and investigating the 'sale' price of an item in order to save money for a house deposit. While it might seem like the cost of living is only getting higher - and dreams of owning your own home more unattainable - there are simple things you can do to achieve your goals. Making small changes around the house like giving up your gym membership, buying home brand products and hanging wet clothes out instead of putting them in the dryer will help, as will making these four core changes. Scroll down for video Saving for a house deposit can be hard work but employing the right savings strategies could help you get the front door keys of your dreams (stock image) Compare the capitals: Median house prices:Sydney - $821,438Melbourne - $656,163Brisbane - $493,041Adelaide - $433,464Perth - $448,336Source: CoreLogic HAVE FOUR DIFFERENT BANK ACCOUNTS While it … [Read more...] about Revealed: The money tricks that will help you save for a home deposit fast – and the four bank accounts EVERYONE should have set up to budget better