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RP Data fortifies Rismark partnership

RP Data has acquired an intellectual property portfolio relating to Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) and Indices from its strategic partner Rismark International.

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Fixed rate refi boom leaves retention in shadows

A “mini US-style refinance boom” is stirring the Australian mortgage market as lenders race to the bottom for fixed rates and retention takes a back seat.

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Cash rate to hit four per cent

While rates are expected to remain steady next week, economists are forecasting the official cash rate to increase by 150 basis points from next year.

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Macquarie and ME Bank see greatest growth

Macquarie Bank and ME Bank have seen a significantly steeper increase in their loan books during the 2013/2014 financial year.

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REIWA warns against privatising Keystart

The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia has warned the state government against any moves to privatise Keystart Home Loans.

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Queensland recovery to boost BOQ loan book

The Bank of Queensland is expected to see significant growth in its mortgage volumes in the medium term as the Queensland economy recovers.

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Analysis: Behind the fixed-rate war

When CBA announced last month that it had cut its five-year fixed rate home loan to 4.99 per cent, NAB and Westpac quickly followed suit.

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Xenophon to introduce FHB changes

Independent Senator for South Australia Nick Xenophon will introduce legislative changes to allow first home buyers to access their superannuation savings to pay a house deposit.

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Australia’s ‘safe haven’ status under threat

A global investment manager believes that Australia’s structural fiscal performance has deteriorated significantly and could eventually threaten the nation’s safe haven status.

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AMP Bank cuts rates

AMP Bank has joined a host of lenders that have cut fixed rates with a competitive incentive for new customers.

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