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Refinance Loan News

Save Thousands By Refinancing Your Home Loan On Line

Tuesday May 24, 2011
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Saturday March 12, 2011
THANKS to the financial stakes associated with mortgage refinancing, it's critical for borrowers to be vigilant throughout the decision-making process, says Glen Spratt, managing director of mortgageport.com.au. But doing so is a tall task for your average consumer, he adds.

Cut rates at UBank may not be for you

Monday March 7, 2011
NATIONAL Australia Bank has upped the ante in the mortgage war by offering a 6.99 per cent standard variable rate home loan through its online-only operation, UBank.

Call to arms at Opus 21

Wednesday February 23, 2011
INVESTORS in the $240 million property fund Opus 21 should ditch manager Opus Capital in favour of raider John McBain's Century Funds Management, independent analysts Adviser Edge say.

Update on Equititrust expected to show $35m in impairments

Monday February 14, 2011
INVESTORS with $240 million trapped in the Equititrust Income Fund are expected to receive a detailed update this week on the status of the troubled fund, and its losses, following Equititrust's recent tangle with the corporate watchdog.

Four out of five loans in default at Equititrust fund

Thursday February 10, 2011
FOUR out of every five loans advanced by the Equititrust Income Fund may be in default by the end of the year, Equititrust reported, but its chief executive said there were "zero" implications for unitholders in the $240 million investment.

Refinancing wave set to hit

Saturday February 5, 2011
COMPETITION for capital is likely to be more fierce this year, with more than a third of Australian companies needing to refinance their debts.

The haves and have-Notts: a property parable

Saturday February 5, 2011
A Federal Court post-mortem is the latest stage in a society saga, writes Vanda Carson.

Capital squeeze for small business

Saturday January 29, 2011
COMPETITION for capital looks likely to be fiercer this year, with more than a third of Australian companies needing to refinance their debts.

More delays as Waratah train project dealt new blow

Tuesday January 25, 2011
THE troubled and overdue Waratah project to build the next fleet of CityRail trains has been dealt a blow which casts serious doubt over whether the project can be delivered.

LETTERS

Monday January 24, 2011
Airport fares reform would make traffic fly

Oz Sweats On Loan Response

Monday January 12, 2009
IN A demonstration of how little leverage the troubled miner OZ Minerals has with its syndicate of bankers, it did not receive a response to its request for a crucial bridging loan by its self-imposed deadline of Friday.

Oz Digs Deeper For Bridging Loan

Saturday January 10, 2009
OZ MINERALS has not yet secured a crucial bridging loan to give it enough money to continue operating its mines and complete construction of its Prominent Hill project before a February 27 deadline to refinance $1 billion of debt.

Oz Still Waiting For Word On Crucial Loan

Saturday January 10, 2009
OZ MINERALS last night had yet to secure a bridging loan to give it enough money to continue operating its mines and building its Prominent Hill project before February 27, its deadline for refinancing $1 billion debt.

Use A Refinance Loan To Change Your Term Length

Wednesday October 29, 2008
A refinance loan can be a useful way of extending the term length of home loans and mortgages.

Use a refinance loan to get back on track

Tuesday May 13, 2008
If you have found lenders offering deals that far outdo what you currently have, a refinance loan for your home may be the ticket to reducing debt repayments.

Personal Debt Bucks Loan Slump

Wednesday April 16, 2008
CONSUMERS took on more personal debt in February, bucking a slowing trend in commercial and housing loan approvals, figures published yesterday show.

Refinance loan deals to save on monthly bill

Tuesday April 1, 2008
Refinance loan benefits can range from a lower monthly repayment to a lower rate.

Hedley To Refinance Margin Loans

Tuesday March 11, 2008
HEDLEY Leisure and Gaming chief executive Tom Hedley is seeking to refinance margin loans on the more than 20 million units he holds in the pub group, or about one-sixth of the units on issue.

Get fewer bills by refinancing

Monday March 3, 2008
If you find yourself paying off a mortgage, a few cars and some credit card debt, it probably seems like a job just organising to pay off so many people. In a situation like yours, it can be a good decision to refinance your mortgage to cover your other debts.