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Reduced LVRs could hit borrower demand

by Staff Reporter • 10 Dec 2008
A tightening of maximum LVRs from lenders could clash with the rising demand for higher percentage loans as first home... READ MORE
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First home buyer activity surges

by Staff Reporter • 9 Dec 2008
After remaining dormant for most of 2008 first home buyers are back with a vengeance according to sales figures... READ MORE
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Affordability improves but credit a concern

by Staff Reporter • 1 Dec 2008
The first improvement in housing affordability since early 2007 is good news for the broking industry but there are... READ MORE
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UK Government buys major RBS stake

by Staff Reporter • 1 Dec 2008
In the biggest bank bailout in the UK to date, the British government has purchased a majority stake in Royal Bank of... READ MORE
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Mortgage industry inquiry to boost competition

by Staff Reporter • 28 Nov 2008
The MFAA has welcomed a report by the House of Representatives Economics Committee on competition in the banking and... READ MORE
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Mortgage Ezy launches 3.99pc product

by Staff Reporter • 24 Nov 2008
The non-bank sector has upped the ante in its price war against the banks with the launch of a second 3.99 per cent... READ MORE
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Mortgage funding outlook improving

by Staff Reporter • 24 Nov 2008
Members Equity has successfully priced a $600 million RMBS deal making it the second lender to benefit from the... READ MORE
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First home buyer activity highest in seven years

by Staff Reporter • 21 Nov 2008
New South Wales first home buyers have been the quickest to return to market following softer house prices and falling... READ MORE
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Australia will weather crisis: RBA

by Staff Reporter • 20 Nov 2008
The outlook for the economy has deteriorated but is not as bleak as some commentary suggests, Reserve Bank governor... READ MORE
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Finally, some relief for GE borrowers

by Staff Reporter • 19 Nov 2008
GE Money has announced that it will reduce interest rates for third-party distributors by 58 basis points however... READ MORE