Borrower

RBA buys 840m RMBS

by Staff Reporter • 3 Oct 2008

The Reserve Bank is beefing up its purchase of short-term RMBS in a bid to pump life into the Australian... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 2 Oct 2008

ANZ chief economist Saul Eslake has warned that banks will not pass on any RBA reduction unless it comes at 50 basis... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 1 Oct 2008

Building approval data released by the ABS shows weak construction activity has persisted into the second half of the... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 25 Sep 2008

The Australian financial system remains largely shielded from the international turmoil that has battered others... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 25 Sep 2008

The outlook for housing affordability remains bleak as the national population grows at a record pace and construction... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 25 Sep 2008

In a move to bolster Australia’s financial sector the RBA has established temporary reciprocal currency swap... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 23 Sep 2008

Australian lenders are unlikely to pass on a full rate cut to borrowers next month as funding conditions deteriorate. READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 18 Sep 2008

The mortgage industry remains hopeful that the September rate cut could prompt an upswing in activity though the jury... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 18 Sep 2008

Australians’ borrowing habits could be on the verge of a significant change, according to the Reserve Bank. READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 16 Sep 2008

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and housing minister Tanya Plibersek yesterday launched the Housing Affordability Fund, a... READ MORE