Borrower
Loan settlements, deposits up for Savings & Loans
by Staff Reporter • 3 Sep 2008
The credit union reported a $10.9 million net profit for the 2007/08 financial year yesterday - down from $15.82... READ MORE
Housing affordability deteriorates in every state and territory
by Staff Reporter • 1 Sep 2008
The proportion of family income required to meet average home loan repayments rose to 39.8 per cent in the quarter,... READ MORE
Auctions slump as buyers await rate cut
by Staff Reporter • 1 Sep 2008
In Sydney, the clearance rate was down to 46.9 per cent, almost 20 per cent below the figure for the same weekend... READ MORE
RBA set to cut rates
by Staff Reporter • 20 Aug 2008
Despite the risk of inflation, minutes from the bank’s meeting showed the risk of a “deeper and more... READ MORE
First home buyer affordability remains at 24 year low
by Staff Reporter • 18 Aug 2008
The index inched up 0.3 per cent in the quarter but was still 6 per cent lower than the same time last year.
In... READ MORE
Lending competition healthy: RBA
by Staff Reporter • 15 Aug 2008
In its submission to the committee’s Inquiry into Competition in the Banking and Non-Banking Sectors, the RBA... READ MORE
Baby-boomers push younger borrowers from property market
by Staff Reporter • 15 Aug 2008
The report – derived from research by Roy Morgan – found that older Australians, buoyed by strong... READ MORE
Business credit slumps
by Staff Reporter • 12 Aug 2008
The result is down from 17 per cent six months ago.
Variable interest rates on large business loans had increased... READ MORE
Prospects for rate cut increasing: RBA
by Staff Reporter • 12 Aug 2008
The evidence to date, the statement read, was that “a significant moderation in demand is now occurring, and it... READ MORE
Rate cuts on the cards: RBA
by Staff Reporter • 6 Aug 2008
Glenn Stevens, monetary policy governor, said it was looking increasingly likely that demand would remain subdued and... READ MORE
Activity forecast for investor market
by Staff Reporter • 31 Jul 2008
Rental rates have surged by as much as 25 per cent in some locations over the past year, according to Australian... READ MORE
Calm Melbourne market provides opportunities for buyers
by Staff Reporter • 29 Jul 2008
The median detached house price rose by 4.9 per cent to $451,000, Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) data... READ MORE
US legislation milestone for housing market
by Staff Reporter • 28 Jul 2008
The legislation will provide for US$300 billion in assistance for troubled home owners as well as a rescue plan for... READ MORE
Lack of affordable housing keeps Gen Ys with mum and dad
by Staff Reporter • 25 Jul 2008
The proportion of Generation Ys living with their parents surpassed 50 per cent in 2006.
Housing Industry... READ MORE

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