Growth

Freddie?s losses soar Q2

by Staff Reporter • 7 Aug 2008

Freddie Mac announced an enormous second quarter loss of US$821 million (A$902 million) overnight, a significant... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 7 Aug 2008

The number of Australians who committed to a home loan declined again in June to just 50,294. READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 6 Aug 2008

Embattled UK bank Northern Rock announced a £585.4 million (A$1.249 billion) loss overnight for the six months... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 6 Aug 2008

The Federal Reserve (Fed) kept interest rates on hold overnight at a rate of two per cent. READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 6 Aug 2008

The retail banking and mortgage sector’s job market continued to contract in July, Olivier’s Job Index... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 5 Aug 2008

Australian business confidence has dropped rapidly as economic conditions show signs of further deterioration. READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 5 Aug 2008

Job ads continued to fall in July but the overall rate of decline has slowed compared to previous months, ANZ’s... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 1 Aug 2008

Forecasts that house prices will fall by 10 per cent over the coming year are ungrounded, RP Data and Rismark... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 31 Jul 2008

The Australian Securitisation Forum (ASF) yesterday reignited calls for the government to address liquidity and... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 31 Jul 2008

Australian First Mortgage has bolstered its access to funding through partnering with GE Money Third Party Solutions... READ MORE