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December lending volumes up |
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Thursday, 12 February 2009 |
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Government incentives and reduced interest rates have played a major role in boosting borrowing activity for December 2008.
Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show owner occupied home loans established in December rose by 6.4% making a total of 52,974 loans. Lending for new dwellings rose by 15.2%, a significant increase. First home buyer activity made up a total of 25.4% of owner occupied loans established in December. This is a positive sign that the boosted grant is playing its role and spurring market activity. |
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