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Westpac defends two-tier LVRs

by • 21 Jan 2010
Westpac’s reduction of its maximum LVR for new customers is consistent with its strategic focus on building stronger...READ MORE

Home buyers obsessed with inspections

by • 21 Jan 2010
Open-home inspections have become somewhat of an obsession for house hunters who attend on average 52 homes over a... READ MORE

China to cut lending

by • 21 Jan 2010
Chinese banks are being advised by banking authorities to tighten their lending activities and in some cases stop... READ MORE

Consumer confidence surges; rate rise likely

by • 21 Jan 2010

Consumer confidence continues to remain strong, despite three consecutive rate hikes late last year.

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ACCC reviews Axa takeover

by • 21 Jan 2010
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has started its review of NAB's plan to acquire the... READ MORE

Connective boosts professional development program

by • 21 Jan 2010
Connective has announced it will ramp up its professional development program from 160 sessions last year to more than... READ MORE

US survey reveals latest mortgage surge

by • 20 Jan 2010

Home loan borrower and refinance applications have surged in the US, according to a recent survey.

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RAMS withdrawal no impact: brokers

by • 20 Jan 2010
RAMS' decision to leave the broker channel at the end of next month has left brokers shocked but ultimately... READ MORE

SMEs struggle to pay debt

by • 20 Jan 2010
Delinquent payments by small business owners are increasing in frequency, new data from Dun & Bradstreet has... READ MORE

ANZ helps women save

by • 20 Jan 2010

Women are poor savers, according to a recent ANZ survey.

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RAMS to exit broker channel

by • 19 Jan 2010

RAMS Home Loans today confirmed that it will exit the broker channel effective 26 February 2010.

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Govt to expand o/s financial services presence

by • 19 Jan 2010
A new report on foreign banking and investment has made recommendations about how Australia can boost competition in... READ MORE

St George launches new customer platform

by • 19 Jan 2010
St George is hoping to increase its presence in the mortgage lending sector by introducing an Apple iPhone home loan... READ MORE

NZ property prices soar

by • 19 Jan 2010

The median house price for properties in New Zealand has risen a record $5,000 to $NZ360,000 ($288,000).

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Rates help keep housing finance robust: Westpac

by • 19 Jan 2010
The Reserve Bank is expected to lift rates during the first part of the year and then keep them on hold at 4.5 per... READ MORE

Inflation increase gives weight to Feb rate hike

by • 19 Jan 2010
Inflation has risen for the second consecutive month, adding to concern that more interest rate hikes are on the... READ MORE

NAB-owned UK banks offer free home insurance

by • 19 Jan 2010
Two of NAB’s UK-based banking institutions, Yorkshire Bank and Clydesdale bank, are attempting to ramp up their... READ MORE

New name, same trusted news source

by • 18 Jan 2010

Mortgage Business has come a long way since its launch nearly three years ago.

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Collins Securities launches new low doc loan

by • 18 Jan 2010
Collins Securities is preparing to launch a new refinance low doc loan that is said to cater to a market that has long... READ MORE

NAB sets sights on financial planning

by • 18 Jan 2010
NAB could control more than 20 per cent of the financial planning sector if its bid for Axa Asia Pacific... READ MORE

CBA to post 44pc profit increase

by • 18 Jan 2010

CBA has told its shareholders that it expects to post a 44 per cent rise in first-half profit.

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AMP set to sell RMBS

by • 18 Jan 2010

AMP Bank is gearing up to sell $543.5 million in residential mortgage backed securities (RMBS).

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Home loans grow 8pc

by • 15 Jan 2010

The average home loan in Australia increased by 8 per cent during 2009, data from Loan Market Group has found.

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Median house price to top $1m in 10 yrs

by • 15 Jan 2010

Sydney’s median house price will top $1 million before the decade is out, new data from Residex has found.

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Banks to hold rates till Feb

by • 15 Jan 2010
Most brokers believe the 27 basis point spread between the majors’ standard variable rates will remain unchanged... READ MORE

Rate rise likely after surprise fall in unemployment

by • 15 Jan 2010
A surprise fall in the unemployment rate will undoubtedly put pressure on the Reserve Bank to lift rates for the fourth... READ MORE

Loan defaults to rise: Fitch

by • 14 Jan 2010
Loan defaults are expected to rise over the coming year as interest rates return to more neutral levels and the... READ MORE

Mortgage fraud on the rise

by • 14 Jan 2010
Sydney mortgage brokers are being urged to rigorously check the identity of new borrowers, as the number of identity... READ MORE

Bankwest beefs up broker support

by • 14 Jan 2010
Bankwest has underpinned its commitment to the broker channel with the recent appointment of a new head of broker... READ MORE

Homeloans goes green

by • 14 Jan 2010
In a bid to become more environmentally friendly, Homeloans Ltd has announced it will plant a tree for every newly... READ MORE
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