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Cash-strapped FHBs feel the pinch
by Staff Reporter • 9 Mar 2010
Higher interest rates, tougher lending conditions and the end of the boosted federal government grant are combining to... READ MORE
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Firstfolio looks to further growth
by Staff Reporter • 9 Mar 2010
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CBA cuts personal investment LVRs
by Staff Reporter • 9 Mar 2010
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Job vacancies rise
by Staff Reporter • 8 Mar 2010
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Non-bank lenders compete with majors
by Staff Reporter • 8 Mar 2010
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Mortgage Choice may sell own products
by Staff Reporter • 8 Mar 2010
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Australia ranked 4th in property price growth
by Staff Reporter • 8 Mar 2010
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Bank customer satisfaction at record high
by Staff Reporter • 8 Mar 2010
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Westpac increases market share
by Staff Reporter • 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
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ING DIRECT moves to improve mortgage conversion rate
by Staff Reporter • 5 Mar 2010
After extensive consultation with its broker channel, ING DIRECT has announced it will change the way it calculates... READ MORE
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Housing affordability returns to long-term average
by Staff Reporter • 5 Mar 2010
In a sign that the economy is strengthening, housing affordability has returned to its pre-GFC levels. READ MORE
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Coastal property prices surge
by Staff Reporter • 5 Mar 2010
Australia’s coastal properties are enjoying an upswing in median value, new research from RP Data has found. READ MORE
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Innovation to drive mortgage industry growth
by Staff Reporter • 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
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Aussie heads back to RMBS
by Staff Reporter • 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
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All four majors toe the line
by Staff Reporter • 4 Mar 2010
The last of the big four banks has confirmed it will meet the Reserve Bank’s 25 basis point rate increase. READ MORE
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Property activity surges, supply plummets
by Staff Reporter • 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
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Melbourne weekend property sales eclipse $1bn
by Staff Reporter • 3 Mar 2010
The Australian property market continues to defy the odds, posting stellar auction clearance results over the weekend. READ MORE
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Rate hike could spike refinancing
by Staff Reporter • 3 Mar 2010
Yesterday’s rate hike could increase the level of refinancing activity, as more consumers shop around for a better... READ MORE
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Three of the big four mirror Reserve
by Staff Reporter • 3 Mar 2010
Three of the big four banks have officially raised their standard variable mortgage rate in line with the Reserve... READ MORE
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Banks slam tax levy as ‘inappropriate’
by Staff Reporter • 3 Mar 2010
Australia’s banking industry has dismissed a proposal to impose a risk levy on Australian banks. READ MORE
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Unit approvals slide
by Staff Reporter • 3 Mar 2010
The Real estate Institute of Australia (REIA) president David Airey has said the Reserve Bank’s rate hiatus was... READ MORE
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Strengthening economy pushes rates higher
by Staff Reporter • 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
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RBA governor optimistic about economy
by Staff Reporter • 2 Mar 2010
The likelihood of a March rate rise increased significantly yesterday after the Reserve Bank of Australia governor... READ MORE
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St George deregistered
by Staff Reporter • 2 Mar 2010
Westpac has completed its transition to a single authorised deposit taking institute, following Australian Prudential... READ MORE
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ING DIRECT to tackle majors' domination
by Staff Reporter • 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