Tragically, we found out on Feb 7th that it was possible to take the GFC (global financial crisis) off the “front page” of the news. If only the headlines had been the latest gossip involving Angelina and Brad and not the most devastating bushfires to hit Australia.
 
The response to the bushfire disaster has been [...]

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On Feb 3 the Reserve Bank cut the cash rate by 1% taking it to a 45 year low.  All the major banks announced they were passing on this rate cut in full within 24 hours.  Not since 1964 have variable home loan rates been this low.  People with mortgages of $250,000 will save around [...]

Starting the New Year in a new home has become a happy reality for many Australians as the level of first Home Buyer activity in the market increased significantlythrough Nov and Dec.  And the level of inquiries and purchases have continued through summer.  This is largely thanks to the Federal Government’s First Home Buyer Boost. 
Effective [...]

In Dec 2008 Hatch committed to help the working poor around the globe by lending money to entrepreneurs in developing countries.
 
The ultimate goal of the program is to help entreprenuers from disadvantaged environments to gain their social and economic independence and in the process improve their own lives and those of their family and community.