Economics
Be prepared for rate rises
Borrowers should be prepared ahead of Thursday’s interest rate decision according to unbiased.co.uk.
The Needs Justify the Ends
Remember back in the good old days? Back when there was no government in Canberra and stocks rallied because investors knew there wouldn’t be any moron law makers to pass moron laws
Be flexible with earthquake victims, English tells IRD, banks
Finance Minister Bill English has asked banks and the Inland Revenue Department to be flexible to help businesses stay afloat and still be able to pay wages in the aftermath of the Canterbury earthquake.But he said employers will…
Christchurch earthquake victims offered financial relief
New Zealand’s major banks have unveiled a raft of relief packages to ease some of the financial burden on Cantabrians following Saturday’s massive earthquake.Loan repayment holidays, access to temporary overdraft limits and waiving…
Uninsured face battle for Christchurch earthquake money
An estimated 5000 uninsured homes damaged in the Canterbury earthquake will have to make a case of “true hardship” to the Government to be considered for financial help.The final repair bill for local infrastructure would likely…
Company Profile: Bank of America Home Loans Works with Real Estate Professionals to Offer Buyers a Better Purchase …
RISMEDIA, September 7, 2010—The housing market is showing signs of life. Historically low interest rates and greater home affordability in many areas are beginning to attract prospective home buyers to the market. And with a slow yet steady economic recovery,…
Locking in a mortgage rate
When is the timing right to lock in your mortgage rate? With a rate lock, lenders are obligated to offer a home loan at an agreed-upon rate regardless of whether mortgage rates have changed between the time of the loan approval and the closing date.
UAE bank mortgage loans rise by Dh18bn in H1
UAE banks boosted mortgage credit by nearly Dh18 billion in the first half of 2010 to reverse a sharp slowdown through 2009 because of a downturn in the sector and a post-crisis lending tightness, official figures have shown.
Survey shows inflation heading to 3%
A survey shows inflation is heading to the upper end of the RBA target band of 3.0 per cent.
Offsetting the mortgage
There’s more than one wise way to use an inheritance, writes George Cochrane.
