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Residential Loan News

Macau Odds-on As Prices Soar

Saturday March 29, 2008
MACAU is fast overtaking its rival Hong Kong as the fastest-growing area for residential hotel and retail property prices.

Property Watch

Sunday March 23, 2008
NEW loan structures mean that retirees are more cashed up than ever by tapping in to their own equity. In fact, if my parents time it just right, they can spend the last dollar of my inheritance just as they fall off the perch. Many would say good for them! For some, the idea of spending the kids' inheritance will undoubtedly hold great appeal, especially for baby-boomers wanting to "grow old disgracefully". It is no wonder then that reverse mortgages are viewed with deep scepticism by the rest ...

Fannie Mae's Distress Was Probably Behind Fed's $us200bn Fund Package

Thursday March 13, 2008
Ben Bernanke's cash injection will help ease the market's short-term liquidity problem.

Beleaguered Buyers Put To The Test After Rate Rise

Saturday March 8, 2008
REAL estate agents and people on both sides of the auction block are bracing for this weekend's residential property sales after Tuesday's interest rate rise.