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Non-bank lenders compete with majors

by • 8 Mar 2010

By: Jessica Darnbrough

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Mortgage Choice may sell own products

by • 8 Mar 2010

By: Staff reporter

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Bank customer satisfaction at record high

by • 8 Mar 2010

By: Staff reporter

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Westpac increases market share

by • 5 Mar 2010
Despite having the highest variable mortgage rate of the majors and reducing its maximum loan-to-value (LVR) for new... READ MORE

ING DIRECT moves to improve mortgage conversion rate

by • 5 Mar 2010
After extensive consultation with its broker channel, ING DIRECT has announced it will change the way it calculates... READ MORE

Housing affordability returns to long-term average

by • 5 Mar 2010

In a sign that the economy is strengthening, housing affordability has returned to its pre-GFC levels.

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Coastal property prices surge

by • 5 Mar 2010

Australia’s coastal properties are enjoying an upswing in median value, new research from RP Data has found.

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Innovation to drive mortgage industry growth

by • 4 Mar 2010
The mortgage broking industry is on the verge of a new era that is governed by regulation and liquidity of funds,... READ MORE

Aussie heads back to RMBS

by • 4 Mar 2010
Aussie Home Loans has announced its plans to ramp up the sale of its own securitised home loan products as capital... READ MORE

All four majors toe the line

by • 4 Mar 2010

The last of the big four banks has confirmed it will meet the Reserve Bank’s 25 basis point rate increase.

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Property activity surges, supply plummets

by • 4 Mar 2010
Real estate groups continue to report strong sales month on month, in a sign that the property market is on track for... READ MORE

Melbourne weekend property sales eclipse $1bn

by • 3 Mar 2010
The Australian property market continues to defy the odds, posting stellar auction clearance results over the... READ MORE

Rate hike could spike refinancing

by • 3 Mar 2010
Yesterday’s rate hike could increase the level of refinancing activity, as more consumers shop around for a better... READ MORE

Three of the big four mirror Reserve

by • 3 Mar 2010
Three of the big four banks have officially raised their standard variable mortgage rate in line with the Reserve... READ MORE

Banks slam tax levy as ‘inappropriate’

by • 3 Mar 2010

Australia’s banking industry has dismissed a proposal to impose a risk levy on Australian banks.

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Unit approvals slide

by • 3 Mar 2010
The Real estate Institute of Australia (REIA) president David Airey has said the Reserve Bank’s rate hiatus was... READ MORE

Strengthening economy pushes rates higher

by • 2 Mar 2010
The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised the official cash rate 25 basis points to 4.00 per cent – the first rate... READ MORE

RBA governor optimistic about economy

by • 2 Mar 2010
The likelihood of a March rate rise increased significantly yesterday after the Reserve Bank of Australia governor... READ MORE

St George deregistered

by • 2 Mar 2010
Westpac has completed its transition to a single authorised deposit taking institute, following Australian Prudential... READ MORE

ING DIRECT to tackle majors' domination

by • 2 Mar 2010
Australia’s fifth largest retail bank, ING DIRECT, has said it plans to go head-to-head with the big four this year... READ MORE

ASIC sheds light on responsible lending laws

by • 2 Mar 2010
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has released a regulatory guidance to help credit licensees... READ MORE

Liberty shaves rates

by • 1 Mar 2010
In a bid to increase competition in the residential lending market, Liberty Financial has said it will sharpen its... READ MORE

Brokers split on March rate decision

by • 1 Mar 2010
Despite the recent spate of positive economic data, some brokers are still hopeful that the Reserve Bank will leave... READ MORE

Property market soars in January

by • 1 Mar 2010
Australia’s housing market has enjoyed a strong start to 2010, according to RP Data’s Hedonic Home Value... READ MORE

Fixed rates fall at Iden Group

by • 1 Mar 2010

Iden Group is the latest in a long line of lenders to have cut its fixed rates in recent weeks.

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AFM slashes interest rate

by • 26 Feb 2010
In a move that is expected to drive market share away from the majors, non-bank lender Australian First Mortgage (AFM)... READ MORE

Homeloans drops rate

by • 26 Feb 2010
In a sign that competition is starting to re-emerge in the mortgage market, Homeloans has reduced the interest rate on... READ MORE

Victoria’s top 10 growth suburbs revealed

by • 26 Feb 2010

Seven of Victoria’s top 10 growth suburbs are located within 40 km of the CBD, new research has found.

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Credit lending conditions ‘loosen’

by • 26 Feb 2010
Following ANZ’s announcement earlier this week that it will look to ease its lending criteria, new research from... READ MORE
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