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Consumers upbeat about the future: Westpac
by Staff Reporter • 15 Jul 2010
The RBA’s decision to keep rates on hold has helped buoy consumer confidence.
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Still a place for high LVR loans: Genworth
by Staff Reporter • 15 Jul 2010
Genworth’s acting chief executive officer Paul Caputo has dismissed claims that the role of LMIs has been... READ MORE
Banks look at independent rate moves
by Staff Reporter • 14 Jul 2010
Higher funding costs are taking its toll on the big four, with Westpac forced to raise $800 million in five year... READ MORE
Citibank expands national presence
by Staff Reporter • 14 Jul 2010
The second-tier lender is ramping up its presence in Australia, announcing a partnership with Customers Ltd that will... READ MORE
NAB puts support behind UK arm
by Staff Reporter • 13 Jul 2010
According to the paper, NAB has said it is in a good position to grow its balance sheet in the UK, which is now... READ MORE
Specialist lender steps into prime market
by Staff Reporter • 13 Jul 2010
In a bid to improve its competitive position in the mortgage industry, Provident Capital has broadened its suite of... READ MORE
Borrowers decide not to switch lenders
by Staff Reporter • 12 Jul 2010
According to documents obtained by The Sunday Age, only a handful of borrowers have attempted to switch banks since... READ MORE
Banks may move out of step with RBA
by Staff Reporter • 7 Jul 2010
According to the paper, CBA’s chief financial officer David Craig said he could see no end to rising funding costs... READ MORE
Non-banks push for market share
by Staff Reporter • 6 Jul 2010
Non-bank lenders are stepping up their attack on Australia’s banks, with many of the lenders slashing the interest... READ MORE
National LVRs hit record low
by Staff Reporter • 6 Jul 2010
Loan-to-value ratios (LVRs) have hit an all-time low in June, as lenders enforce tighter credit... READ MORE
Bendigo & Adelaide Bank issues RMBS
by Staff Reporter • 6 Jul 2010
Non major lender, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, has kicked off a $750 million RMBS issue, its third issue since November... READ MORE
Virgin, Citibank to challenge majors
by Staff Reporter • 5 Jul 2010
According to the paper, Virgin Money and Citibank are hoping to challenge the majors’ stranglehold over... READ MORE
LVRs at four year low
by Staff Reporter • 2 Jul 2010
The flood of first home buyers and the effects of global financial crisis forced many lenders to tighten their maximum... READ MORE
Non-bank slashes variable rates
by Staff Reporter • 1 Jul 2010
National Mortgage Company has welcomed the new financial year in style, slashing 10 basis points from its ING funded... READ MORE
Westpac leads majors in loan volumes
by Staff Reporter • 1 Jul 2010
Westpac has come out on top of the other majors, posting the highest value of home loan advances on its books in the... READ MORE

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