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RAMS 100pc mortgage cut from franchise channel
by Staff Reporter • 27 Mar 2009
Less than a week after withdrawing its no deposit home loans from the broker channel RAMS Home Loans has today... READ MORE
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US economy continues to contract
by Staff Reporter • 27 Mar 2009
The American economy shrank at its fastest pace in over two decades during the fourth quarter of 2008, the US Commerce... READ MORE
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Funding boost for non-banks
by Staff Reporter • 27 Mar 2009
The non-bank sector is poised to benefit from the government’s RMBS initiative once again with the latest round... READ MORE
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Lending standards to shield Australian market
by Staff Reporter • 27 Mar 2009
Low interest rates and the increased first home buyer grant are unlikely to lead to a US-type property market... READ MORE
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Sentiment survey reveals strong shift to non-bank lenders
by Staff Reporter • 26 Mar 2009
Nearly two thirds of brokers plan to recommend non-bank products over the coming quarter, the latest Mortgage Business... READ MORE
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US property market finally on the rise
by Staff Reporter • 26 Mar 2009
New US home sales rose for the first time in February after seven months of decline indicating that the market may... READ MORE
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NAB to tackle negative bank perceptions
by Staff Reporter • 26 Mar 2009
NAB chief Cameron Clyne has conceded the big banks are perceived to be profiteering from the credit crisis and has... READ MORE
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Repossessed property 'fire-sales' could face ban
by Staff Reporter • 26 Mar 2009
Struggling homeowners facing foreclosure in New South Wales could have their home prices guaranteed under proposed new... READ MORE
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Reno, building costs expected to slide
by Staff Reporter • 26 Mar 2009
Renovation and new home building costs are expected to drop in the next six months, Archicentre has revealed. READ MORE
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Bankruptcies hike 261pc in two decades
by Staff Reporter • 26 Mar 2009
Personal insolvencies have increased significantly over the past two decades and have spread from unskilled workers to... READ MORE
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Australia's office market strides ahead of international counterparts
by Staff Reporter • 25 Mar 2009
Australia’s commercial office space is performing significantly well compared to most other international markets... READ MORE
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Britain cannot afford further stimulus: Bank of England
by Staff Reporter • 25 Mar 2009
The Bank of England has warned the British government it cannot afford any further stimulus measures to prop up the... READ MORE
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Citibank puts brakes on origination
by Staff Reporter • 25 Mar 2009
Citibank has tightened its lending policy in a move to reduce its volumes and ensure the bank “continues to... READ MORE
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Aussie wins over Wizard franchisees
by Staff Reporter • 25 Mar 2009
Aussie has announced that more than 100 Wizard franchisees have now signed agreements despite a number of groups... READ MORE
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Faster turnarounds for high frequency brokers: St George
by Staff Reporter • 25 Mar 2009
A significant increase in mortgage volumes has seen St George segment brokers in order to deliver faster turnaround... READ MORE
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Report reveals top suburbs for capital growth in 2008
by Staff Reporter • 25 Mar 2009
Despite a generally flat market some areas have still achieved outstanding growth over the past 12 months a report... READ MORE
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RAMS pulls 100 per cent loans from broker channel
by Staff Reporter • 24 Mar 2009
RAMS Home Loans has withdrawn its 100 per cent home loans from the broker channel due to unsustainably high demand. READ MORE
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US government to buy up banks' toxic assets
by Staff Reporter • 24 Mar 2009
The Obama administration overnight announced a raft of incentives for private investors to help rid banks of up to US$1... READ MORE
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AMP Bank prices $535 million RMBS
by Staff Reporter • 24 Mar 2009
AMP Bank is the seventh lender to successfully price an RMBS issue through the Australian Office of Financial... READ MORE
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Investor business the next boom for brokers
by Staff Reporter • 24 Mar 2009
First home buyers may be at the forefront of most brokers’ marketing activities but an upswing in investor... READ MORE
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Sharp rise in March volumes for major aggregator
by Staff Reporter • 24 Mar 2009
AFG is on track for a bumper month and may even top its previous high of $3.1 billion in applications achieved in May... READ MORE
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Auctions strong in Sydney and Melbourne
by Staff Reporter • 23 Mar 2009
Buyers continued to return to the market in Sydney and Melbourne over the weekend while smaller markets remained... READ MORE
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Increased FHOG could drive first home buyers to bankruptcy
by Staff Reporter • 23 Mar 2009
A Sydney economist has voiced concerns that the increased first home owner grant could be detrimental to the property... READ MORE
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Rental hot spots revealed
by Staff Reporter • 23 Mar 2009
Rental values have soared over 2008 according to research released by RP Data on Friday with inner city areas and... READ MORE
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Positive economic growth virtually impossible: PM
by Staff Reporter • 23 Mar 2009
The prime minister has conceded that as a result of the global slowdown it will be virtually impossible for Australia... READ MORE