September 3, 2010

Home loans a bridge too far

BANKS are denying funds to homeowners looking to upgrade and move into a bigger home. The stance is curtailing property markets.

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Home loans a bridge too far

Aussie drops Fixes Rates Below 7 Per Cent: Lowest in the Market

Australia’s leading mortgage broker and non-bank lender, Aussie Home Loans, today threw down the gauntlet to the major banks, dropping its three year fixed rate to below seven per cent – which is lower than the major banks’ average standard variable rates (SVR). It is the first time since February 2009 that 3-year fixed rates have

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Quinn focuses on three important ‘R’s

BANKS and population growth are two issues that figure prominently in the mind of Stockland’s Matthew Quinn.

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Quinn focuses on three important ‘R’s

Commercial lending re-awakens

By: Staff Reporter Banks are starting to show more confidence in approving loans for commercial property purchases, according to one broking group.

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The history of homes, overpriced Australia and mining boom: This Weeks’ Picks

This week we look at agents having to disclose some history of homes for sale, overpriced Australian properties and the mining boom. This Weeks’ Picks are below.

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The history of homes, overpriced Australia and mining boom: This Weeks’ Picks

Banks face pressure over cost of lending

Australia’s biggest banks could be forced to raise interest rates independently of the Reserve Bank to cover higher funding costs.
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Looming election ties banks’ hands

Bank executives are among those hoping for an early federal election, and many lenders are feeling the squeeze of rising funding costs but are unwilling to independently increase mortgage rates.
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Are the Banks Slowing Down the Property Boom?

Are the banks slowing down the property boom? Thanks to the property spruikers you know that we are in a ‘cooling down’ period. In just a few short months, the …

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Are the Banks Slowing Down the Property Boom?

Watchdog to pursue lenders over exit fees

BANKS and lenders who unfairly charge customers tens of thousands of dollars in extra fees face scrutiny.

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Watchdog to pursue lenders over exit fees

The first good news on interest rates

STRESSED mortgage-holders could be the winners of a daring attempt to take on the banks.

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The first good news on interest rates