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Innovation to drive mortgage industry growth
by Staff Reporter • 4 Mar 2010
The mortgage broking industry is on the verge of a new era that is governed by regulation and liquidity of funds,... READ MORE
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All four majors toe the line
by Staff Reporter • 4 Mar 2010
The last of the big four banks has confirmed it will meet the Reserve Bank’s 25 basis point rate increase. READ MORE
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Property activity surges, supply plummets
by Staff Reporter • 4 Mar 2010
Real estate groups continue to report strong sales month on month, in a sign that the property market is on track for... READ MORE
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Rate hike could spike refinancing
by Staff Reporter • 3 Mar 2010
Yesterday’s rate hike could increase the level of refinancing activity, as more consumers shop around for a better... READ MORE
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Three of the big four mirror Reserve
by Staff Reporter • 3 Mar 2010
Three of the big four banks have officially raised their standard variable mortgage rate in line with the Reserve... READ MORE
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Unit approvals slide
by Staff Reporter • 3 Mar 2010
The Real estate Institute of Australia (REIA) president David Airey has said the Reserve Bank’s rate hiatus was... READ MORE
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Liberty shaves rates
by Staff Reporter • 1 Mar 2010
In a bid to increase competition in the residential lending market, Liberty Financial has said it will sharpen its... READ MORE
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Property market soars in January
by Staff Reporter • 1 Mar 2010
Australia’s housing market has enjoyed a strong start to 2010, according to RP Data’s Hedonic Home Value Index. READ MORE
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Fixed rates fall at Iden Group
by Staff Reporter • 1 Mar 2010
Iden Group is the latest in a long line of lenders to have cut its fixed rates in recent weeks. READ MORE
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AFM slashes interest rate
by Staff Reporter • 26 Feb 2010
In a move that is expected to drive market share away from the majors, non-bank lender Australian First Mortgage (AFM)... READ MORE