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Majors to move in line with RBA rate rise
by Staff Reporter • 2 Feb 2010
NAB has thrown down the gauntlet to other lenders after announcing it would not hike its standard variable home loan...READ MORE
Investor confidence surges in 2009
by Staff Reporter • 2 Feb 2010
Investors are not deterred by the current rising interest rate environment, a new study has found.
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Slump in job figures won’t stop rate rise
by Staff Reporter • 2 Feb 2010
The Reserve Bank is expected to lift the official cash rate today despite evidence that suggests the labour market is... READ MORE
Australians optimistic about house prices
by Staff Reporter • 1 Feb 2010
Despite three consecutive rate rises, most Australians remain optimistic about the future of the property market.
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GFC strikes off no deposit mortgages
by Staff Reporter • 1 Feb 2010
The global financial crisis has killed the no deposit mortgage, as lenders continue to tighten lending restrictions... READ MORE
Rate rise imminent: AMP
by Staff Reporter • 1 Feb 2010
The Reserve Bank is expected to raise rates for the fourth consecutive time when it meets tomorrow, amid evidence that... READ MORE
Up-graders to dominate in 2010
by Staff Reporter • 1 Feb 2010
Up-graders will be a force to be reckoned with in 2010, according to the LJ Hooker/BIS Shrapnel Residential Property... READ MORE
Feb rate rise could cripple weak mortgage market
by Staff Reporter • 1 Feb 2010
The Reserve Bank is under increasing pressure to keep the official cash rate on hold as evidence has emerged that the... READ MORE
Rental rates ease; house prices soar
by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2010
Rental rates are falling on the back of increased home buyer activity, PRDnationwide’s latest Quarterly Economic &... READ MORE
Brokers unhappy with aggregator software
by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2010
Almost two thirds of all brokers are dissatisfied with their aggregator’s technology platform, a new poll has... READ MORE
Still a place for LMI: QBE LMI
by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2010
QBE LMI chief executive Ian Graham has dismissed claims that the role of LMIs has been marginalised on the back of... READ MORE
Government buys $3.4b RMBS
by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2010
The federal government announced yesterday that it would provide five home lenders with a pipeline of funding to... READ MORE
Smartline offers brokers additional revenue
by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2010
In a bid to ramp up its competitive position in the mortgage market, Smartline will offer finance leasing to its 200... READ MORE
Inflation figures support rate rise
by Staff Reporter • 28 Jan 2010
The latest inflation figures have increased the possibility of a fourth consecutive interest rate rise.
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No more rate rises: HIA
by Staff Reporter • 28 Jan 2010
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has warned the Reserve Bank not to raise the official cash rate when it meets... READ MORE
Professional brokers to capture market share
by Staff Reporter • 28 Jan 2010
Licensed mortgage brokers will win a greater market share following the implementation of legislation, MFAA chief... READ MORE
House price growth surges to 6 yr high
by Staff Reporter • 28 Jan 2010
Unprecedented demand from first home buyers and upgraders has helped 2009 post the strongest annual house price growth... READ MORE
Fixed rate popularity slides
by Staff Reporter • 28 Jan 2010
Demand for fixed rate home loans has dropped to a seven year low, according to Mortgage Choice.
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Resi launches new communication platform
by Staff Reporter • 27 Jan 2010
Resi Mortgage Corporation has launched an integrated social networking platform that will help property buyers enter... READ MORE
IMF figures to impact rates decision
by Staff Reporter • 27 Jan 2010
An upgraded forecast by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to impact the Reserve Bank’s decision to... READ MORE
Banking satisfaction slides
by Staff Reporter • 27 Jan 2010
Customer satisfaction levels among all the majors have dropped significantly over the last year, new data from TNS... READ MORE
Majors to undercut RBA
by Staff Reporter • 27 Jan 2010
Interest rates are predicted to rise by 1 percentage point this year, however the majors are expected to absorb 0.3 per... READ MORE
Mutuals push for market share
by Staff Reporter • 27 Jan 2010
Recent data from Canstar Cannex has revealed that some credit unions and mutual building societies actually offer... READ MORE
Ballast adds FirstMac to panel
by Staff Reporter • 27 Jan 2010
Independent aggregator Ballast has signed FirstMac to its lender panel to ensure its customers have access to some of... READ MORE
Majors unaffected by US banking regulatory change
by Staff Reporter • 25 Jan 2010
Banking regulatory changes proposed by the US government last week are unlikely to directly impact the future earnings... READ MORE
Vendors to foot inspection bill
by Staff Reporter • 25 Jan 2010
Vendors, rather than homebuyers, will soon be forced to pay for building and pest inspections.
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AMP upsizes RMBS issue
by Staff Reporter • 25 Jan 2010
AMP has almost doubled its residential mortgage backed securities (RMBS) issue to $1 billion.
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SCMC ramps up competition with new website
by Staff Reporter • 25 Jan 2010
In a bid to increase competition in the mortgage market, State Custodians Mortgage Company (SCMC) has launched a new... READ MORE
FirstMac launches new capped home loan
by Staff Reporter • 25 Jan 2010
Rising interest rates are expected to encourage more Australians to choose fixed mortgage products over variable rates,... READ MORE
Housing affordability outstrips income
by Staff Reporter • 22 Jan 2010
Australian house prices are not as expensive as what is currently perceived, new data from Rismark has found.
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