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Thursday, December 03, 2009

It's on. NAB blindsides Westpac. Australia's second-largest home lender left high and dry.

0.25 points vs 0.45 points

6.49% vs 6.76%

Perhaps the widest gap ever

NAB Rate Move December 3 2009

09.12.03 Cost of Funds Pack


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