Growth
Major slashes rates
by Staff Reporter • 16 Feb 2011
Westpac informed its aggregation and broker partners last night that it would increase the standard variable rate... READ MORE
Smartline completes merger
by Staff Reporter • 16 Feb 2011
The final phase in the merger between Smartline and Mortgage Force has been completed, with Mortgage Force franchisees... READ MORE
Brisbane hotspots revealed
by Staff Reporter • 15 Feb 2011
Despite recent upheaval in the Brisbane property market, there are still plenty of opportunities for investors that... READ MORE
Auction activity heats up
by Staff Reporter • 14 Feb 2011
After a sluggish start to the year, auction clearance rates have started to pick up, suggesting the housing market may... READ MORE
QBE recives stable rating
by Staff Reporter • 11 Feb 2011
Moody's Investors Service has affirmed its A3 issuer rating for QBE.
The rating follows QBE’s announcement that it... READ MORE
Fee for service inevitable
by Staff Reporter • 9 Feb 2011
Mortgage Choice’s chief executive Michael Russell has weighed into the ongoing debate surrounding fee for... READ MORE
Rates on hold till Q3
by Staff Reporter • 9 Feb 2011
The recent flood disaster could stop the Reserve Bank from lifting rates in Q2.
According to NAB’s Monthly Business... READ MORE
NCCP has been misinterpreted: Gadens
by Staff Reporter • 8 Feb 2011
The National Consumer Credit Protection Act has been misinterpreted by the industry, Gadens Lawyers partner Jon... READ MORE
Labour demand still strong
by Staff Reporter • 8 Feb 2011
Australian labour demand has remained relatively solid, highlighting the growing strength of the economy.
According to... READ MORE
Loan arrears drop
by Staff Reporter • 7 Feb 2011
Arrears on loans underlying Australian prime residential mortgage-backed securities fell to its lowest level in 2010,... READ MORE
Lending to grow 20pc
by Staff Reporter • 3 Feb 2011
Mortgage lending is expected to increase by 20 per cent in 2011 as investors start returning to the market.
According... READ MORE
Rates on hold til May
by Staff Reporter • 2 Feb 2011
Having left the official cash rate on hold yesterday, industry economists now predict the next rate rise will occur in... READ MORE
Australians delay property purchase
by Staff Reporter • 2 Feb 2011
Despite the RBA’s decision to keep the cash rate on hold yesterday, the threat of higher rates is stopping... READ MORE
RBA holds cash rate
by Staff Reporter • 1 Feb 2011
The Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to keep the official cash rate on hold at 4.75 per cent.
A raft of less... READ MORE
Financial services sector offers flood relief
by Staff Reporter • 31 Jan 2011
With the flood waters now subsiding, Australia’s majors have all offered increased emergency assistance including... READ MORE

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