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Rates steady at 2pc, economists forecast
by Reporter • 7 Jul 2015
Experts have come to a unanimous agreement that the Reserve Bank of Australia will leave the official cash rate on hold... READ MORE
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House price growth soars in two capitals
by Nick Bendel • 7 Jul 2015
It scarcely seems possible, but Australia’s two largest markets are only getting hotter. READ MORE
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Westpac launches 85pc no-LMI offer
by Reporter • 6 Jul 2015
Westpac has offered to pay the mortgage insurance premium for many new owner-occupier home loan applications. READ MORE
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Resimac takes knife to mortgage insurance
by Reporter • 6 Jul 2015
Non-bank lender Resimac Financial Services has announced that it will no longer require mortgage insurance on two of... READ MORE
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Economist champions more help for first home buyers – and less
by Nick Bendel • 6 Jul 2015
Governments could take a silent share in property purchases as part of a series of proposed reforms to boost first home... READ MORE
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Property prices forecast to fall in seven capital cities
by Reporter • 6 Jul 2015
Investors who are speculating on big capital gains in Sydney and Melbourne look set to be cruelly disappointed – but... READ MORE

Mortgage Choice seeks feedback on affordability
by • 3 Jul 2015
In a bid to overcome a lack of consumer consultation on housing affordability by the federal government, Mortgage... READ MORE
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Lender proposes radical plan to help first home buyers
by Reporter • 3 Jul 2015
Federal funding and lending should be used to help Australians into home ownership, according to a lender that... READ MORE
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Property values bounce bank, but growth patchy
by Reporter • 3 Jul 2015
Housing values picked up over the June quarter, taking combined capital city prices almost 10 per cent higher over... READ MORE
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ME highlights financial concerns among Australians
by Reporter • 3 Jul 2015
A lack of money discipline is preventing many Australians from achieving their financial goals, according to new... READ MORE

Watchdog warns of scammers targeting SMEs
by Emma Ryan • 2 Jul 2015
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has warned small businesses about online scammers, after a WA... READ MORE
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Better Mortgage Management announces rate cuts
by Huntley Mitchell • 2 Jul 2015
Better Mortgage Management (BMM) has announced it will reduce rates for a limited time on one of its specialist... READ MORE
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Professionals Finance appoints new GM
by Reporter • 2 Jul 2015
Mortgage group Professionals Finance has announced the appointment of a new general manager of sales and distribution. READ MORE
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Brokers to benefit from new alliance
by Reporter • 2 Jul 2015
The property transaction process could become easier through a new alliance that will provide all participants with... READ MORE

$600m first home buyer savings unlocked
by • 1 Jul 2015
More than $600 million in savings from would-be first home buyers is set to be unlocked today when the government’s... READ MORE
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Three banks slash variable and fixed rates
by Huntley Mitchell • 1 Jul 2015
St. George Bank, the Bank of Melbourne and BankSA have announced cuts to their variable and fixed rates. READ MORE
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ThinCats rewards brokers with new commission structure
by Reporter • 1 Jul 2015
Peer-to-peer lender ThinCats Australia has announced changes to its commission structure that will reward brokers who... READ MORE
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Sydney house price growth nears 20pc
by Reporter • 1 Jul 2015
Sydney prices continue to rise at extraordinary rates, while Darwin and Hobart are also showing strong signs of... READ MORE

ME increases upfront commission
by Reporter • 30 Jun 2015
Industry super fund-owned bank ME has announced it will increase its upfront commission for brokers. READ MORE
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AFG creates new lead generation tool for brokers
by Reporter • 30 Jun 2015
AFG has partnered with realestate.com.au to launch a new home loan tool for consumers on the online property portal. READ MORE
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AMP Bank offers $1,000 cash back for borrowers
by Reporter • 30 Jun 2015
In a bid to promote offset accounts, AMP Bank is now offering $1,000 cash back to new owner-occupier home loan... READ MORE
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Bibby Financial offers EOFY tips
by Reporter • 30 Jun 2015
Bibby Financial has encouraged SMEs to embrace the end of the financial year as an opportunity to plan for the year... READ MORE
Aussie Home Loans

Australia’s top brokerage revealed
by Huntley Mitchell & James Mitchell • 29 Jun 2015
The country’s number one brokerage has attributed its success to its recognisable branding and its diversified... READ MORE
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ThinCats plans to expand broker numbers
by Huntley Mitchell & Adam Zuchetti • 29 Jun 2015
A prominent peer-to-peer lender is actively seeking to expand its broker numbers through direct trade investment in the... READ MORE
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LJ Hooker Home Loans makes key appointment
by Reporter • 29 Jun 2015
LJ Hooker Home Loans has announced the appointment of a specialist recruitment manager. READ MORE