Banks urged to consider stress on families

Story date: 2008-01-03 03:33:00
Added on: 2008-01-03 18:00:22

News.com.au - This rate rise announced by the NAB is a direct consequence of the sub-prime mortgage crisis in the United States,'' Mr Swan told ABC radio today. ... Many people would be scratching their heads, looking at the (interest) rise almost ...


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