Growth

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Firstfolio deepens distribution channel

by Staff Reporter • 17 Dec 2009
Firstfolio has signed a 12 month services agreement with Medibank Private that will allow the health insurer’s... READ MORE
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Mortgage lending growth at 10 yr low

by Staff Reporter • 16 Dec 2009
Total mortgage lending growth in Australia has dropped to less than 10 per cent for the first time in 10 years, a new... READ MORE
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Fixed rate popularity slides further

by Staff Reporter • 16 Dec 2009
The demand for fixed rates continues to drop, with fixed rate products now accounting for just 2.3 per cent of all new... READ MORE
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Credit unions, building societies enjoy double-digit growth

by Staff Reporter • 16 Dec 2009
Official statistics released by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) yesterday show double digit home... READ MORE
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Median house price up $20,000

by Staff Reporter • 14 Dec 2009
The median house price in Australia has climbed almost $20,000 during the September quarter, according to Mortgage... READ MORE
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Rates to rise in February

by Staff Reporter • 11 Dec 2009
The unemployment rate has fallen 0.1 per cent to 5.7 per cent in November, bolstering views that the Reserve Bank will... READ MORE
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Macquarie raises $215 RMBS

by Staff Reporter • 11 Dec 2009
Macquarie Bank may be looking to ramp up its lending capacity after internally securitising $215 million worth of... READ MORE
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Liberty strengthens third-party team

by Staff Reporter • 11 Dec 2009
Liberty has appointed John Mohnacheff to the role of group sales manager – personal business. READ MORE
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AFM lifts rates by just 0.1pc

by Staff Reporter • 10 Dec 2009
In a bid to increase their competitive stance in the Australian mortgage industry, Australian First Mortgage has... READ MORE
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NZ keeps rates on hold at 2.5pc

by Staff Reporter • 10 Dec 2009
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has decided to keep the official cash rate on hold at 2.5 per cent for the seventh... READ MORE