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Macquarie eyes mortgage market re-entry

by Staff Reporter • 30 Sep 2009
Macquarie Bank could be edging closer to a return to mortgage lending and there is growing speculation that the bank... READ MORE
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Lack of housing supply to hurt affordability

by Staff Reporter • 30 Sep 2009
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has warned that rising house prices and interest rates could have a significant... READ MORE
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Obama administration to inject $40 billion into housing

by Staff Reporter • 29 Sep 2009
The Obama administration could inject as much as US$35 billion ($40.5 billion) into the economy to help local housing... READ MORE
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FHBs make way for investors

by Staff Reporter • 29 Sep 2009
Investor activity is ramping up, with Aussie Home Loans recording a 32 per cent increase in the number of investor... READ MORE
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FHBs rush to beat grant wind-back

by Staff Reporter • 28 Sep 2009
Sydney recorded its biggest auction day of the year on Saturday as many first home buyers attempted to take advantage... READ MORE
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Borrowers back-off fixed rates

by Staff Reporter • 25 Sep 2009
More Australians are choosing variable home loans over fixed, according to the financial comparison website RateCity. READ MORE
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Majors tighten on self-employed borrowers

by Staff Reporter • 24 Sep 2009
Westpac, St. George and RAMS are the latest lenders to tighten up on their policy for self-employed borrowers. READ MORE
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Credit unions claw back volumes

by Staff Reporter • 23 Sep 2009
A new report from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has shown credit unions have increased their... READ MORE
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Loan settlements up 26pc: LJ Hooker

by Staff Reporter • 21 Sep 2009
LJ Hooker Financial Services has seen a 26 per cent rise in loan settlement figures on this time last year on the back... READ MORE
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First home buyers set to retreat

by Staff Reporter • 21 Sep 2009
First home buyers are expected to retreat from the housing market when the government’s first home owner’s grant is... READ MORE