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Big rate falls forecast
*Good Returns'* survey of economists paints some positive light on the future direction of home loan rates.
Finally some good news for borrowers
The cost of fixed rate mortgages has started to tumble following a signal last week from the Reserve Bank that the official cash rate will be coming down by the end of the year.
Record number of pre-approvals
Mortgage Express, the mortgage broking chain that is part of the Harcourts real estate group, has a record number of loans on its books awaiting settlement.
ASB: Conservative but not under the crunch
New bank disclosure rules reveal ASB Bank's mortgage book is particularly conservative although there's also evidence the global credit crunch is starting to nibble.
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