Mortgage News Archive - April 2007
Housing prices still tipped to rise despite rate fears
AUSTRALIANS are becoming more upbeat about house prices but most people believe sellers have unrealistic expectations and will be forced to drop asking prices as interest rates rise. More
April 5, 2007
First home buyers back in action
THE doors are closing on first home buyers in Western Australia and the Northern Territory but in other states buyers are back in action, a survey shows. More
April 5, 2007
US housing fears keep rates steady
FALLING house prices in the US have saved home owners in Australia from their fourth interest rate rise in a year. More
April 5, 2007
Loans become a lifelong interest
WITH housing affordability officially at record lows, financial engineering is reaching out to close the gap for first-time home buyers eager to get a start. More
April 5, 2007
May rate rise looks more likely
THE financial market is focusing on a May interest rate rise as price pressures and the inflation trend become clearer. More
April 5, 2007
Homeowners suffer rate pain
THE central bank has today left the official cash rate on hold at 6.25 per cent but Australian homeowners are still suffering interest-rate pain and some could be forced to sell their homes, a NEWS.com.au survey reveals. More
April 4, 2007
Banks boost lending rates
AUSTRALIA'S retail banks are getting ahead of the central bank and are raising fixed lending rates as financial markets price in an interest-rate rise this week. More
April 3, 2007
Building starts up strongly
A STRONG rise in building approvals is not a sign of recovery in the housing sector and should not be seen as a green light to raise interest rates, economists said today. More
April 2, 2007
Multiple rate rises on radar
THE rate of inflation picked up in March on rising petrol and transport prices fuelling expectation of a rise in interest rates, a survey showed today. More
April 2, 2007
Price dip attracts home buyers
FIRST-home buyers are returning to New South Wales and regional areas are making a comeback, latest research shows. More
April 2, 2007