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Top second tier banks revealed
by Staff Reporter • 16 Nov 2010
In an industry first The Adviser has ranked Australia's second tier banks, with one lender firmly ahead of its... READ MORE
Non-bank tells majors: Bring it on
by Staff Reporter • 16 Nov 2010
The battle for market share has now officially begun, with one non-bank lender announcing its plans to undercut the... READ MORE
Refinancing activity surges
by Staff Reporter • 16 Nov 2010
Mortgage holders should carefully weigh up their options before shifting to a rival lender, says Loan... READ MORE
Westpac defends exit fee decision
by Staff Reporter • 15 Nov 2010
Westpac has bucked the trend amongst the majors stating today that its mortgage exit fee will remain in place.
A... READ MORE
Rate move opens door for smaller lenders
by Staff Reporter • 15 Nov 2010
With all four majors moving out of cycle with the Reserve Bank, opportunities to snatch market share are opening up... READ MORE
NAB, Westpac hike rates
by Staff Reporter • 12 Nov 2010
All the majors have now officially lifted their standard variable rates above the RBA, with Westpac and NAB lifting... READ MORE
Opportunities abound for non-banks
by Staff Reporter • 12 Nov 2010
The decision by two of the majors to raise out of cycle with the RBA will open up business opportunities for the... READ MORE
ANZ hikes rates, slashes fees
by Staff Reporter • 11 Nov 2010
ANZ has become the second bank in as many weeks to move out of cycle with the RBA.
Yesterday the major lifted its... READ MORE
Non-bank celebrates milestone
by Staff Reporter • 11 Nov 2010
Highlighting the strength and tenacity of the non-bank sector, RESIMAC last night celebrated 25 years in... READ MORE
Non-bank takes aggressive stance on rates
by Staff Reporter • 10 Nov 2010
Pepper today revealed that it will only hike its rates by 25 bps - in line with the RBA's rate increase last... READ MORE
Borrowers turn to smaller lenders
by Staff Reporter • 9 Nov 2010
People seeking home finance are increasingly turning to smaller lenders because they can often secure a better... READ MORE
Employment outlook positive: ANZ
by Staff Reporter • 9 Nov 2010
The Australian economy continues to go from strength to strength, with the number of total job advertisements... READ MORE
Second tier lender challenges majors
by Staff Reporter • 9 Nov 2010
ING DIRECT has thrown down the gauntlet to the majors, offering borrowers a cash incentive for switching banks.
From... READ MORE
Third Party Banking Report 2010 - Second Tier Lenders
by Staff Reporter • 8 Nov 2010
While the major lenders dominate mortgage lending in Australia, second tier lenders play a critical role in the third... READ MORE
Non-banks tight-lipped on rates
by Staff Reporter • 4 Nov 2010
While the rest of the majors are widely expected to respond to CBA’s rate move, the question many brokers are asking... READ MORE

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