Growth
Govt intervention needed: Russell
by Staff Reporter • 15 Mar 2011
“Now it is time for governments to take immediate and effective action, which is long overdue, or suffer the... READ MORE
Mutuals not a viable 5th pillar
by Staff Reporter • 14 Mar 2011
Australia’s credit unions will never rival the big four banks, KPMG’s national partner in charge financial... READ MORE
Finance activity on the up
by Staff Reporter • 14 Mar 2011
Home finance activity is finally starting to show signs of recovery after months of subdued action.
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Sydney beats Melbourne at auction
by Staff Reporter • 14 Mar 2011
Auction activity improved slightly in Sydney this weekend, with the capital city clearing over 62 per cent of all... READ MORE
Customers leave majors after exit fees scrapped
by Staff Reporter • 10 Mar 2011
ANZ has told treasury officials that its decision to scrap mortgage exit fees has resulted in a number of customers... READ MORE
Home loan approvals slump
by Staff Reporter • 10 Mar 2011
Intensified competition between the majors has done little to stimulate buyer interest, new research has... READ MORE
Major cuts rates
by Staff Reporter • 9 Mar 2011
The war between Australia’s major lenders shows no signs of abating, with Westpac slashing rates across a number of... READ MORE
Next rate rise delayed
by Staff Reporter • 9 Mar 2011
National Australia Bank has revised its rate forecast for 2011, pushing the first rate rise for the year back to... READ MORE
Govt ignores industry exit fee plea
by Staff Reporter • 7 Mar 2011
The Federal Government is determined to ban exit fees despite being told that the decision will stifle competition... READ MORE
Major recognised at industry awards
by Staff Reporter • 7 Mar 2011
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has once again been named Lender of The Year at the annual MFAA Excellence... READ MORE
Homeloans offers cash incentive
by Staff Reporter • 7 Mar 2011
Determined to take on the big four, Homeloans has said it will pay $600 to any borrower that takes out a loan in the... READ MORE
Fixed rate demand wanes
by Staff Reporter • 7 Mar 2011
A spate of attractive variable rate promotions from Australia’s largest lenders has resulted in reduced appetite for... READ MORE
Consumer report lashes out at majors
by Staff Reporter • 4 Mar 2011
Consumer group Choice has slammed the big four banks for “gouging customers” in a new report presented to the... READ MORE
Arrears climb slightly higher
by Staff Reporter • 4 Mar 2011
Loans underlying Australian prime residential mortgage-backed securities that are greater-than-30 days in arrears rose... READ MORE
Property outlook good: HIA
by Staff Reporter • 3 Mar 2011
New home sales grew modestly last month, suggesting the property market is on track for a full recovery.
According to... READ MORE

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