Growth
Australia’s prestige ‘value for money’ suburbs revealed
by Staff Reporter • 2 Sep 2009
The group’s chief executive John McGrath said buyers in the prestige sector have begun to re-consolidate their... READ MORE
Mortgage applications rise 28pc
by Staff Reporter • 1 Sep 2009
According to Veda Advantage’s survey of consumer credit, there was a 28 per cent rise in applications for home loans... READ MORE
Clearance rates soar in Sydney and Melbourne
by Staff Reporter • 31 Aug 2009
Sydney recorded a clearance rate of 71.7 per cent with more than 160 properties sold for a total of $118.7 million.
A... READ MORE
Rate rises to hit within months
by Staff Reporter • 31 Aug 2009
NAB has warned that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will start its tightening cycle earlier than expected with the... READ MORE
Mortgage fraud rises 1,400pc in California
by Staff Reporter • 28 Aug 2009
Currently prosecutors must have search warrants in order to obtain a broker’s financial documentation. Under the new... READ MORE
US house prices register growth but still 30pc down on 2006 high
by Staff Reporter • 27 Aug 2009
The rise comes on the back of a 15 per cent drop over the past year.
According to the index, despite the recent... READ MORE
Americans default rather than make good
by Staff Reporter • 26 Aug 2009
A recent release by ratings agency Fitch said ‘cure-rates’ – the percentage of delinquent loans that return to... READ MORE
Challenger outlook positive despite net loss
by Staff Reporter • 25 Aug 2009
Last year the company posted a net loss of $44 million.
Despite the loss, on a normalised basis Challenger reported... READ MORE
Sydney and Melbourne record strong results
by Staff Reporter • 24 Aug 2009
According to Australian Property Monitors, in Melbourne 188 properties were sold over the weekend for a total of $83.2... READ MORE
Sydney house prices to soar
by Staff Reporter • 24 Aug 2009
Speaking to the Daily Telegraph, the Club’s president Kevin Young said a shortage of homes and a growth in... READ MORE
NAB to rebrand Challenger mortgage business
by Staff Reporter • 24 Aug 2009
But NAB Broker’s executive general manager Matt Lawler told Mortgage Business that while Challenger’s mortgage... READ MORE
Passion and professionalism: the winning ingredients
by Staff Reporter • 24 Aug 2009
ecent changes to the bank / broker relationship are changing the mortgage broking landscape.
The majors are placing... READ MORE
Business outcomes - Brokers a-twitter
by Staff Reporter • 24 Aug 2009
Success in mortgage broking is built on a few key fundamentals – awareness of your brand, a good reputation and a... READ MORE
UK turns corner on recession path
by Staff Reporter • 21 Aug 2009
According to the report, the number of loans granted by institutions rose to 53,400 from 50,200 in June.
However... READ MORE
Australia to lead world on rate rises
by Staff Reporter • 21 Aug 2009
Australia’s economy and housing markets have recently shown stronger than expected signs of recovery and there are... READ MORE

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