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Apartment surge drives record result

by Staff reporter • 5 Mar 2015

New data on housing approvals has revealed the changing nature of Australia’s real estate market.

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Non-bank cuts prime rates

by James Mitchell • 4 Mar 2015
One of Australia's leading non-bank lenders has decided to cut its rates despite the RBA leaving the official cash rate... READ MORE

Non-bank announces NRL tipping comp

by Reporter • 4 Mar 2015
Better Mortgage Management has launched its 2015 NRL tipping competition with over $1,500 worth of prizes up for... READ MORE

Sydney rental yields continue to slide

by Reporter • 4 Mar 2015
Sydney could soon overtake Melbourne with the lowest rental yields of all capital cities, according to CoreLogic RP... READ MORE

Creditors set to suffer in $19.1m broking group collapse

by Nick Bendel • 4 Mar 2015
The latest reports into the collapse of a highly diversified broking and financial services group shows creditors will... READ MORE

Rate cut drives demand for variable rates

by Reporter • 4 Mar 2015
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s February rate cut has led to more borrowers choosing variable rate home loans,... READ MORE

RBA rate announcement - Mar 2015

by James Mitchell • 3 Mar 2015

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the result of its monthly board meeting.

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Finsure accelerates growth with new technology

by James Mitchell • 3 Mar 2015
Key advancements in its technology helped John Kolenda’s Finsure Group grow its revenue by 140 per cent over the 2014... READ MORE

Fraudster hits CBA for $22 million

by James Mitchell • 3 Mar 2015
Fresh allegations have emerged in the case of a professional poker player and his associate charged with defrauding a... READ MORE

Investor loan growth begins to cool

by James Mitchell • 3 Mar 2015
Two non-majors with a high proportion of investors on their books have seen a slowdown in investor lending over... READ MORE

Silver lining to buying property at these prices

by James Mitchell • 3 Mar 2015
Buying a home in Australia is twice as difficult as it was 30 years ago, but there is a “silver lining”, according... READ MORE

Bank cuts rates by more than half a per cent

by James Mitchell • 3 Mar 2015

One lender has announced a rate cut of up to 0.53 per cent across all of its fixed home loan products.

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Mortgage industry legend announces retirement

by Staff Reporter • 2 Mar 2015

A prominent industry figure has called time on his career after 50 years in banking and finance.

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Real estate group appoints CEO for new broking arm

by Huntley Mitchell • 2 Mar 2015
Professionals Global Finance has announced the appointment of Andrew Gooding as its new chief executive following the... READ MORE

Resimac streamlines specialist products

by Staff reporter • 2 Mar 2015
Non-bank lender Resimac has announced an overhaul of its specialist lending products in a bid to create a more... READ MORE

Back-to-back rate cuts on the cards

by Staff reporter • 2 Mar 2015

Three of the big four banks have forecast the Reserve Bank will lower the cash rate again tomorrow.

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First home buyer share jumps 2.2 percentage points

by Staff reporter • 2 Mar 2015
New data has revealed a big increase in new buyers in 2014, suggesting the first home buyer 'problem' may be less... READ MORE

Lender embraces footy fever

by Staff reporter • 2 Mar 2015

Pepper is gearing up for footy season with the launch of its 2015 AFL and NRL tipping competition.

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SA’s top broker recognised at Better Business Awards

by Huntley Mitchell • 27 Feb 2015
Last night South Australia’s best mortgage professionals were announced at The Adviser’s Better Business Awards in... READ MORE

Turnaround ‘blowouts’ will cost the banks

by James Mitchell • 27 Feb 2015
Mortgage Choice chief executive Michael Russell has said that poor turnaround times will lose lenders business, after... READ MORE

Abbott threatens brokers with jail in foreign buyer crackdown

by Staff reporter • 27 Feb 2015
The prime minister has outlined a range of new fees and penalties that would make life harder for foreign real estate... READ MORE

Homeloans announces $0 get-in costs

by Staff reporter • 27 Feb 2015

Homeloans has announced $0 get-in costs for its Optima product, effective until the end of this financial year.

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Brisbane booms but three capitals fail to beat inflation rate

by Staff reporter • 27 Feb 2015
Melbourne has been overtaken as Australia’s second fastest-growing property market, according to the Australian... READ MORE

National mortgage group adds 50 new brokers

by Emma Ryan • 26 Feb 2015
Mortgage Choice has revealed that its recruitment incentive program has led to 50 new brokers joining the group over... READ MORE

Accountants lobby govt for loan guarantee scheme

by Staff reporter • 26 Feb 2015
The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) is urging the federal government to introduce a state-backed loan guarantee... READ MORE

Lender’s rate cuts save borrowers up to 55 basis points

by Staff reporter • 26 Feb 2015
Better Mortgage Management has reduced interest rates on both its alt-doc and specialist loans, saving borrowers up to... READ MORE

Prepare for pain as market enters ‘uncharted waters’

by Staff reporter • 26 Feb 2015
One prominent property analyst has criticised the Reserve Bank's recent rate cut and warned that some buyers will... READ MORE

People’s Choice named 2014 Credit Union of the Year

by Staff reporter • 26 Feb 2015
People’s Choice Credit Union is celebrating after picking up the 2014 Credit Union of the Year award at the Roy... READ MORE

Non-majors outpaced big four growth in 2014

by Staff reporter • 25 Feb 2015
New figures from the prudential regulator have revealed Australia’s non-majors grew their residential loan books at... READ MORE

Lender says non-banks must merge

by Emma Ryan, James Mitchell • 25 Feb 2015
Barnes Home Loans executive director Janelle Rayner has urged non-bank lenders to join forces to combat the strength of... READ MORE
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