Australia’s leading home loan specialist, RAMS Home Loans today announced it is proud to be recognised as the winner of Money magazine’s 2009 Non-Bank Lender of the Year in the annual Consumer Finance Awards.

RAMS outperformed all other non-bank lenders to win the prestigious title based on its consistent performance across all home loan categories including fixed rate, variable interest rate and line of credit home loans that deliver broad appeal across the mortgage market. The RAMS 2-year, 3-year and 5-year fixed rate loans were highlighted as offering strong product features, low fees and affordable rates.

RAMS Chief Executive, Melos Sulicich said: “We are proud to achieve the highest status as Money magazine’s Non-Bank Lender of the Year - an honour which clearly demonstrates we have maintained our strong position as a valuable alternative to the major banks in the Australian home lending market.”

“This leading industry accolade is recognition of the outstanding local and personalised service delivered by the RAMS team every day.

“Our impressive choice of innovative and flexible home loan products has proven to be an attractive advantage, assisting many thousands of Australians choose a home loan suited to their individual needs,” Mr Sulicich said.

The award-winning combination of great people, great service and great products has encouraged all-time records for the number of RAMS customer enquiries throughout 2009.

Customers are also seeking to take advantage of some of the most competitive standard variable interest rates available on the market. The RAMS Basic Home Loan now offers customers a low variable interest rate of only 4.99% p.a.

RAMS offers a number of award-winning product options to help first home buyers, self-employed people, investors and those seeking to refinance achieve their dream of home ownership. Customers can call 13-RAMS (13-7267) to discuss their personal situation with a local home loan manager.