News room, press releases - Wizard Home Loans

Wizard Home Loans is committed to transparency in lending. Providing truly accurate information to the public and the media is a key part of that commitment. In this news room you'll find an archive of our press releases and media statements.

Wizard's Corporate Communications team is responsible for media information. Here are the relevant contacts:

Kate Sealey
National Public Relations Manager
T: 02 9222 6066
M: 0402 348 820

Matt Allison
Public Relations Manager, Southern States
T: 03 9425 4561
M: 0407 440 212

Emma Casey
PR Manager - QLD & NT
T: 02 8226 3871
M: 0401 494 436

Sean Walsh
PR Manager - NSW & ACT
T: 02 9222 6026
M: 0421 860 301

RBA rate cuts alone won't halt mortgage stress - 18/8/2008
All Australian home owners, as well those aspiring to enter the market, were no doubt buoyed by the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) decision to leave rates on hold at its August board meeting.

One million stressed households by Christmas - 24/7/2008
More than 1 million Australian households are projected to experience some form of mortgage stress by December this year, according to the latest Fujitsu Consulting / Wizard Home Loans Mortgage Stress-O-Meter.

Wizard suits up for small and medium businesses - 10/7/2008
After forging its reputation as Australia's leading non-bank lender in the home loan sector, Wizard Home Loans today demonstrated its commitment to expand its product offering when it launched the Wizard Business Loan.

Fujitsu and Wizard join forces to slow the mortgage stress escalator - 29/6/2008
Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand and Wizard Home Loans today launched a bold new partnership aimed at easing the burden of mortgage stress.

GE Money considers options for Wizard - 27/5/2008
Following a recent review, GE Money is considering strategic options for its Wizard home lending business, including a strategic partnership, joint venture or sale.

Wizard named best non-bank lender for the fifth straight year - 5/3/2008
Wizard Home Loans was recognised as Australia's leading mortgage manager for the fifth consecutive year at the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) Excellence Awards, which were held at Melbourne's Crown Palladium on Friday, 29 February.

Simple strategies can nullify a rate rise - 5/2/2008
Despite Australian home owners hoping the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) wouldn't increase rates today, in doing so, the central bank signalled its commitment to try and force inflation back down to a manageable level.

Small business means big business for Wizard - 5/12/2007
Wizard Home Loans today launched its latest push into the SME lending space with Wizard Fleet, a fleet management and leasing program enabling SMEs to compete on a level playing field with the bigger end of town.

Demand strengthens for residential investment property - 29/11/2007
Quarterly data released by Wizard Home Loans shows investors don't intend to turn their back on the property market over the coming 12 months, despite rising interest rates and the prevailing view more increases are yet to come.

Wizard and PodProperty join forces to tackle housing affordability - 4/11/2007
Wizard Home Loans and PodProperty are joining forces to provide specialised services for the 86 per cent of first home buyers who don't believe the Government does enough to support single people buying property together.

Aspiring home owners embrace the great Australian dream - 17/10/2007
Despite growing concerns about rising interest rates and decreasing affordability, the number of first home buyers with ownership aspirations has increased.

Wizard wins franchise operation of the year award - 18/9/2007
A competitive business model has helped Wizard Home Loans trump the competition to win the title of 'Franchise Operation of the Year' at the Australian Mortgage Awards in Sydney.

Bouris calls for 'red list' to name and shame predatory lenders - 13/9/2007
Wizard Home Loans chairman Mark Bouris today called for borrowers to be informed and protected by an industry 'red list' that identifies lenders who engage in predatory lending practices.

Wizard supports coalition to stamp out predatory lending - 5/9/2007
Wizard Home Loans today welcomed the industry coalition formed to address concerns about fringe credit practices.

Wizard Home Loans provides interest rate equality - 27/6/2007
Despite home loan discounting now being common practice, one in three prospective home owners are unaware they can ask a lender for an interest rate discount, according to a recent survey conducted by Wizard Home Loans.

Property investment market heating up - 17/6/2007
Property investors will continue their return to the market with new data released by Wizard Home Loans showing demand for residential investment property strengthening over the next 12 months.

First home buyers earning their way up the property ladder - 7/6/2007
Despite housing affordability being at a record low, first home buyers remain determined to jump onto the property ladder according to research released by Wizard Home Loans.

Event media alert - NSW Wizard Blues Jersey Launch - 17/5/2007
The NSW Wizard Blues Jersey Launch is the official presentation of the State of Origin 2007 jerseys to the NSW Wizard Blues team.

Media alert - Hot pants. Bid for kids. - 17/5/2007
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Wizard Home Loans' sponsorship of the NSW Wizard Blues, Wizard has donated one-of-a-kind Wizard Blues memorabilia on eBay to raise money for the Children's Hospital Foundations Australia.

Tax cuts to put a buffer on the mortgage - 13/5/2007
Almost one in three Australian home owners will use their tax cut windfall announced in Tuesday's Budget to help pay off their mortgage, according to research commissioned by Wizard Home Loans.

Wizard Home Loans moves to a franchise agreement - 3/5/2007
Wizard Home Loans today announced it has commenced operating as a franchise in order to facilitate its bold expansion plans.