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Arrears slides on RMBS
by Staff Reporter • 9 Oct 2009
According to a recent report from Standard & Poor, arrears fell from 1.44 per cent in June 2009.
“Over the last six... READ MORE
ANZ first to move on rates
by Staff Reporter • 8 Oct 2009
Some of the bank’s selected deposit products will rise by up to 0.50 per cent p.a., including its ANZ Progress Saver... READ MORE
Bankwest pulls Rate Tracker Ultra Home Loan
by Staff Reporter • 8 Oct 2009
Applications for the discounted Tracker Ultra Home Loan, which was introduced in February 2009, will no longer be... READ MORE
Big four in holding pattern on rate hikes
by Staff Reporter • 8 Oct 2009
"I've made it very clear [that] the government expects the banks to behave in the way in which they should behave and... READ MORE
Future Financial strengthens product panel
by Staff Reporter • 6 Oct 2009
The product, developed and issued by Macquarie Life, is said to offer a simple, bundled life insurance package that... READ MORE
AOFM to back three RMBS issues
by Staff Reporter • 2 Oct 2009
According to the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM) website, the government recently invited proposals... READ MORE
Regional banks mortgage share takes a dive
by Staff Reporter • 2 Oct 2009
According to statistics from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), Suncorp, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank... READ MORE
CBA hikes fixed rates
by Staff Reporter • 29 Sep 2009
CBA’s one year fixed rate has been increased by 50 basis points to 6.19 per cent, while its two year fixed rate will... READ MORE
Regional banks struggle, but will recover: RBA
by Staff Reporter • 25 Sep 2009
Yesterday, the RBA released its biannual Financial Stability Review, which found that smaller, lower-rated banks were... READ MORE
Suncorp to sell Hooker to Hooker
by Staff Reporter • 24 Sep 2009
The deal, which is widely expected to be completed this week, comes as Suncorp attempts to distance itself from the... READ MORE
RAMS slashes exception fees
by Staff Reporter • 23 Sep 2009
From 1 October the brokerage will reduce the fees associated with missed payments, dishonours and 30, 60 and 90 day... READ MORE
REIA slams St George property report
by Staff Reporter • 23 Sep 2009
“The banks need to be careful what they support because they are regarded as being credible institutions,” REIA... READ MORE
Citibank and Virgin to tackle big four dominance
by Staff Reporter • 21 Sep 2009
According to a report in The Australian, under the 10 year profit sharing contract Citibank will develop Virgin... READ MORE
Choice appoints AFM to lender panel
by Staff Reporter • 21 Sep 2009
The appointment will allow Choice’s 1,350 plus loan writers access AFM’s products.
AFM managing director Tanya... READ MORE
Senate inquiry calls for wholesale funding review
by Staff Reporter • 18 Sep 2009
Yesterday, the senate inquiry released a report that calls for a review of the government’s decision to charge... READ MORE

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