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Vendors to foot inspection bill

by Staff Reporter • 25 Jan 2010

Vendors, rather than homebuyers, will soon be forced to pay for building and pest inspections.

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AMP upsizes RMBS issue

by Staff Reporter • 25 Jan 2010

AMP has almost doubled its residential mortgage backed securities (RMBS) issue to $1 billion.

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SCMC ramps up competition with new website

by Staff Reporter • 25 Jan 2010
In a bid to increase competition in the mortgage market, State Custodians Mortgage Company (SCMC) has launched a new... READ MORE

FirstMac launches new capped home loan

by Staff Reporter • 25 Jan 2010
Rising interest rates are expected to encourage more Australians to choose fixed mortgage products over variable rates,... READ MORE

Housing affordability outstrips income

by Staff Reporter • 22 Jan 2010

Australian house prices are not as expensive as what is currently perceived, new data from Rismark has found.

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Brokers split on value of industry body membership

by Staff Reporter • 22 Jan 2010
It would appear the mortgage industry’s leading professional bodies have their work cut out as more than half of all... READ MORE

USA drops interest rates

by Staff Reporter • 22 Jan 2010
As the Australian majors continue to increase interest rates on fixed term home loans, their American counterparts are... READ MORE

Rental yields take a dive

by Staff Reporter • 22 Jan 2010

Rental yields have declined in some parts of Australia as a result of strong first home buyer activity.

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Vacancy rates climb in 2010

by Staff Reporter • 22 Jan 2010
The number of vacant residential properties in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane has risen close to long term averages,... READ MORE

HIA questions construction recovery

by Staff Reporter • 22 Jan 2010
Despite a recent improvement in residential construction, the Housing Industry Association’s (HIA) chief economist... READ MORE

Westpac defends two-tier LVRs

by Staff Reporter • 21 Jan 2010
Westpac’s reduction of its maximum LVR for new customers is consistent with its strategic focus on building stronger... READ MORE

Home buyers obsessed with inspections

by Staff Reporter • 21 Jan 2010
Open-home inspections have become somewhat of an obsession for house hunters who attend on average 52 homes over a... READ MORE

China to cut lending

by Staff Reporter • 21 Jan 2010
Chinese banks are being advised by banking authorities to tighten their lending activities and in some cases stop... READ MORE

Consumer confidence surges; rate rise likely

by Staff Reporter • 21 Jan 2010

Consumer confidence continues to remain strong, despite three consecutive rate hikes late last year.

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ACCC reviews Axa takeover

by Staff Reporter • 21 Jan 2010
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has started its review of NAB's plan to acquire the... READ MORE

Connective boosts professional development program

by Staff Reporter • 21 Jan 2010
Connective has announced it will ramp up its professional development program from 160 sessions last year to more than... READ MORE

US survey reveals latest mortgage surge

by Staff Reporter • 20 Jan 2010

Home loan borrower and refinance applications have surged in the US, according to a recent survey.

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RAMS withdrawal no impact: brokers

by Staff Reporter • 20 Jan 2010
RAMS' decision to leave the broker channel at the end of next month has left brokers shocked but ultimately... READ MORE

SMEs struggle to pay debt

by Staff Reporter • 20 Jan 2010
Delinquent payments by small business owners are increasing in frequency, new data from Dun & Bradstreet has... READ MORE

ANZ helps women save

by Staff Reporter • 20 Jan 2010

Women are poor savers, according to a recent ANZ survey.

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RAMS to exit broker channel

by Staff Reporter • 19 Jan 2010

RAMS Home Loans today confirmed that it will exit the broker channel effective 26 February 2010.

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Govt to expand o/s financial services presence

by Staff Reporter • 19 Jan 2010
A new report on foreign banking and investment has made recommendations about how Australia can boost competition in... READ MORE

St George launches new customer platform

by Staff Reporter • 19 Jan 2010
St George is hoping to increase its presence in the mortgage lending sector by introducing an Apple iPhone home loan... READ MORE

NZ property prices soar

by Staff Reporter • 19 Jan 2010

The median house price for properties in New Zealand has risen a record $5,000 to $NZ360,000 ($288,000).

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Rates help keep housing finance robust: Westpac

by Staff Reporter • 19 Jan 2010
The Reserve Bank is expected to lift rates during the first part of the year and then keep them on hold at 4.5 per... READ MORE

Inflation increase gives weight to Feb rate hike

by Staff Reporter • 19 Jan 2010
Inflation has risen for the second consecutive month, adding to concern that more interest rate hikes are on the... READ MORE

NAB-owned UK banks offer free home insurance

by Staff Reporter • 19 Jan 2010
Two of NAB’s UK-based banking institutions, Yorkshire Bank and Clydesdale bank, are attempting to ramp up their... READ MORE

New name, same trusted news source

by Staff Reporter • 18 Jan 2010

Mortgage Business has come a long way since its launch nearly three years ago.

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Collins Securities launches new low doc loan

by Staff Reporter • 18 Jan 2010
Collins Securities is preparing to launch a new refinance low doc loan that is said to cater to a market that has long... READ MORE

NAB sets sights on financial planning

by Staff Reporter • 18 Jan 2010
NAB could control more than 20 per cent of the financial planning sector if its bid for Axa Asia Pacific... READ MORE
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