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Regional bank cuts fixed rates by 40 basis points
by Staff reporter • 9 Feb 2015
Improved funding conditions have led one Australian lender to begin offering cheaper fixed-rate home loans this...READ MORE
Regulator approves Wide Bay bank status
by Staff reporter • 9 Feb 2015
APRA has consented to Wide Bay Australia's transition to becoming a bank.
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Betting syndicate helps broker group raise $6m
by Huntley Mitchell • 6 Feb 2015
Australian Credit and Finance has closed a $6 million capital raise with help from the founders of two prominent... READ MORE
More lenders follow suit with rate reductions
by Staff reporter • 6 Feb 2015
Yellow Brick Road, AMP, Suncorp Bank and Citibank have revealed their new standard variable rate home loans.
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Financial comfort level reaches record high
by Staff reporter • 6 Feb 2015
Improvements in job availability and security were key contributors to household financial comfort reaching its highest... READ MORE
Loan fraud on regulator's radar
by Staff reporter • 6 Feb 2015
ASIC believes the outcomes reflected in its latest enforcement report demonstrate its commitment to crack down on loan... READ MORE
ANZ matches NAB on rate cut
by Staff reporter • 5 Feb 2015
ANZ today announced it will lower interest rates for variable rate mortgages by 0.25 per cent per annum following its... READ MORE
NAB cuts rates: lowest in 40 years
by Staff reporter • 5 Feb 2015
National Australia Bank has become the third major lender to pass on the Reserve Bank's rate cut in full.
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Bank’s ultra-low variable rate drives 380pc surge in volumes
by Nick Bendel • 5 Feb 2015
Aggregator statistics have revealed the significant impact that interest rate cuts can have on where brokers send their... READ MORE
Industry veteran warns brokers of online threats
by James Mitchell • 5 Feb 2015
An industry veteran has warned brokers their biggest threat in coming years will be the major banks' ability to win... READ MORE
Non-bank lender reduces fixed rates
by Staff reporter • 5 Feb 2015
Australian First Mortgage (AFM) has taken the knife to its four-year and five-year fixed-rate home loans.
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Two more banks respond to RBA rates decision
by Staff reporter • 5 Feb 2015
Heritage Bank and Bank of Melbourne have followed suit by reducing rates for their variable home loan products.
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Westpac goes beyond RBA rate cut
by Staff reporter • 4 Feb 2015
Two of the big four banks have now passed on the RBA rate cut in full.
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First major reduces rates to record low
by Staff reporter • 4 Feb 2015
One major bank has passed on the full rate cut by slashing its variable, three- and five-year fixed-rate home... READ MORE
Non-majors pass on rate cut
by Staff reporter • 4 Feb 2015
Australia’s non-major lenders have been quick to slash variable rates after the Reserve Bank cut the official cash... READ MORE
Get personal if you want more referrals
by Huntley Mitchell • 4 Feb 2015
Brokers who fail to contact their clients at least every six weeks are losing business to rivals, one networking expert... READ MORE
Refinancing for renos 'too difficult': survey
by Staff reporter • 4 Feb 2015
Australian homeowners are dodging renovations funded by the equity in their home because it’s just too difficult,... READ MORE
Online lender undercuts the big four
by Staff reporter • 4 Feb 2015
Loans.com.au has cut its three-year fixed rate to its lowest-ever level, adding to speculation that the Reserve Bank... READ MORE
First bank passes on full rate cut
by Staff reporter • 3 Feb 2015
One of Australia’s regional lenders will pass on the Reserve Bank’s 25 basis point rate cut in full.
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Reserve Bank reveals rates decision
by Staff reporter • 3 Feb 2015
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the result of its monthly board meeting.
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Brokers at centre of ASIC lending crackdown
by Staff reporter • 3 Feb 2015
Bundaberg-based building society Wide Bay Australia will improve its responsible lending practices following concerns... READ MORE
Bernie Lewis joins major aggregator
by Staff reporter • 3 Feb 2015
South Australian mortgage group Bernie Lewis Home Loans has joined a leading aggregator after operating directly with... READ MORE
Lender slashes rates ahead of RBA announcement
by Staff reporter • 3 Feb 2015
A mutual lender has cut its fixed rate home loans to 50 basis points below those of the major banks.
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Aggregator and mortgage group both post strong results
by Nick Bendel • 3 Feb 2015
Vow Financial has enjoyed the first billion-dollar month in its history, while parent Yellow Brick Road has grown its... READ MORE
Banks cutting rates regardless of RBA movements
by Staff reporter • 3 Feb 2015
With less pressure now on the RBA to cut the cash rate, the central bank should "keep its powder dry", says Deloitte... READ MORE
Regulator strikes again: broker banned for three years
by Nick Bendel • 2 Feb 2015
ASIC has banned a Sydney broker after discovering financial irregularities in his... READ MORE
RBA tipped to reduce cash rate tomorrow
by Staff Reporter • 2 Feb 2015
The Reserve Bank of Australia is just over 24 hours away from cutting interest rates to record-low levels, two... READ MORE
Home loan stats reveal winners and losers in 2014
by Nick Bendel • 2 Feb 2015
Three banks experienced a fall in mortgage lending to owner-occupiers last year, APRA has revealed.
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La Trobe Financial increases loan threshold
by Staff Reporter • 2 Feb 2015
One lender has changed its lending rules in response to the booming Sydney and Melbourne property markets.
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Expectations weaken for house prices and rents
by Staff Reporter • 2 Feb 2015
More evidence has emerged that house price growth has started to go backwards rather than forwards.
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