Rate Tracker popular with aggregators 07 July 2008 4:32PM The Rate Tracker home loan offered by BankWest has been the main driver behind the increase in the bank's residential mortgage book, according to Paul Vivian, head of mortgages and savings at BankWest.. read more
Pricey funding lowers business confidence 04 July 2008 4:42PM Declining confidence levels among small business is restraining demand for new lending by smaller and medium sized businesses across all industries, according to an analysis by JP Morgan and Fujitsu C.. read more
Intro rate punters challenge market makers 04 July 2008 4:41PM There's increasing evidence that home loans customers believe the interest rate cycle has peaked, with demand for introductory mortgages (at discounted rates) more than 50 per cent higher in May and J.. read more
From wolves to receivers at Elderslie's doors 03 July 2008 4:42PM Perpetual Trustees WA yesterday obtained an order from the Federal Court to appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers as receivers to Elderslie Finance Corporation. read more
Protected equity lending an endangered species 03 July 2008 4:40PM Protected financing volumes are decreasing due to recent tax deductibility changes, with CommSec saying the product has lost its appeal to investors. read more
CommSec margin lending near record 03 July 2008 4:39PM Investors seem encouraged the stock market may have bottomed, with CommSec recording a near record month in May for margin loans and margin loan drawings, according to Brian Phelps, head of investment.. read more
Number one with a bullet 01 July 2008 4:49PM An alternative look at the monthly data on banks' assets and liabilities published by APRA suggests that Commonwealth Bank is marching away from its rivals in key growth metrics. read more
NAB a straggler 01 July 2008 4:47PM While CBA strides away in the home loan market, National Australia Bank's market share may be a disappointment to management. read more
Investors continue to switch to Commonwealth 01 July 2008 4:46PM Retail investors continue to pile cash into the coffers of Commonwealth Bank in preference to other options. read more
Australian Central settles on Mortgage Find 01 July 2008 4:41PM Australian Cental has now officially acquired the $310 million Mortgage Find portfolio from Royal Automobile Club of WA (RACWA), after a month long due diligence process. read more