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THE prospect of a rate hike in December is diminishing, with wages data suggesting growth is still manageable.

POTENTIAL borrowers are being warned about tricks used by some lenders to win business after the latest interest rate hike.

RESEARCHING for your perfect home loan could save you thousands of dollars, create wealth, or have you owning your home sooner.

AS SOME of the world’s most respected banks sink deep into the mire of the US subprime crisis, local banks have so far escaped taking big hits.

AMAZING Loans’ major backer is trying to have an investigative accountant appointed to probe the low-end lender’s books.

CASH Convertors has attacked proposed legislation to put a 48 per cent annual cap on short-term loan and interest charges.

ANZ’s new chief executive has his eye on Asia as he looks for new acqusition targets.

RAMPANT economic growth could force two interest rate rises within the next six months.

MORE people are banking online, with internet banking usage hitting a record high of 31pc of all bank customers in the June quarter.

HOW safe is your money if your banking institution goes the way of British bank Northern Rock and looks like failing?

LENDERS in the non-bank and low-doc sectors are raising rates and ending discounts in response to the sub-prime crisis.

TUCKING your credit card safely into your wallet is no longer a guarantee against being ripped off.