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Mortgage volumes surge as first home buyer numbers dive
by Nick Bendel • 5 Dec 2014

First home buyer numbers have now reached alarming levels in New South Wales, according to AFG data.

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Australians offered rewards for positive credit history
by Staff Reporter • 5 Dec 2014
Citibank will temporarily give new consumers better deals on credit cards and personal loans based on their credit... READ MORE
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Housing affordability should top political agenda: real estate group
by Staff Reporter • 5 Dec 2014
Politicians have been told that abolishing stamp duty is "the most obvious place to start" if they want to boost... READ MORE
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'Where there's money, there's fraud'
by Nick Bendel • 4 Dec 2014
Brokers have been urged to protect themselves against the rise in credit fraud by improving their office... READ MORE
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National group aiming to become $1bn-a-month business
by Nick Bendel • 4 Dec 2014
Yellow Brick Road has reported record settlements and revealed the group is working to improve cross-selling alongside... READ MORE
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New ASIC regime would make brokers pay
by Nick Bendel • 4 Dec 2014
ASIC has called for financial services professionals to pay for its regulatory services and has also urged the... READ MORE
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New website to help get homebuyers auction-fit
by Staff Reporter • 4 Dec 2014
Three non-major lenders have unveiled a free website designed to help their borrowers “make the right choices” when... READ MORE
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Residential construction activity continues expanding
by Staff Reporter • 4 Dec 2014

Building approvals have risen to a 20-year high and are up almost 15 per cent on an annual basis.

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Mortgage shock: interest rates fall to unheard-of levels
by Nick Bendel • 3 Dec 2014
One lender has launched a new product with a 4.34 per cent variable rate, while another has unveiled a 3.75 per cent... READ MORE
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Young brokers voice their concerns
by Huntley Mitchell • 3 Dec 2014
Aggressive rate cutting and credit scoring are among the main worries of some of Australia’s best young... READ MORE
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First home buyers undergoing fundamental change: property expert
by Huntley Mitchell • 3 Dec 2014
Brokers have been told to pay close attention to a relatively new market – new buyers whose first purchase is an... READ MORE
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Mortgage comfort at record levels
by Staff Reporter • 3 Dec 2014
A majority of Australian households are comfortable with their mortgage debt, according to research by ING... READ MORE
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Top 10 highest yielding locations revealed
by Staff Reporter • 3 Dec 2014

Resources hotspots dominate the list of towns delivering the highest yields for houses across Australia.

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Reserve Bank makes interest rate decision
by Staff Reporter • 2 Dec 2014

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

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Brokers who shun digital risk becoming 'invisible'
by Nick Bendel • 2 Dec 2014
Independent brokers have been warned they will lose business to rivals if they do not turn their websites into lead... READ MORE
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Starting the day at 5am could boost your productivity
by Huntley Mitchell • 2 Dec 2014
Brokers who start their days early are "far more dollar-productive" than those who finish late, according to one member... READ MORE
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Banks express interest in faster discharges
by Nick Bendel • 2 Dec 2014

First Title may soon add a range of new lenders to its fast refinancing system.

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Macquarie keeps surging as MyState makes its debut
by Nick Bendel • 2 Dec 2014

Australia's newest bank ended October with $1.3 billion in owner-occupier loans on its books.

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House values up but growth may have peaked
by Staff Reporter • 2 Dec 2014
Australia’s house values have continued to increase in all of the capital cities, with only Sydney posting... READ MORE
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More mutuals looking to enter broker channel
by Nick Bendel • 1 Dec 2014
Several third-party banks have revealed they have been holding discussions with lenders that are investigating moving... READ MORE
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Hot Suncorp Bank variable rate slows turnarounds
by Staff Reporter • 1 Dec 2014
Suncorp Bank has withdrawn its service guarantee after its low variable rate prompted a "substantial increase" in... READ MORE
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Do non-major banks deserve more business?
by Nick Bendel • 1 Dec 2014

Brokers have been urged to walk the walk on diversity and send more business to smaller lenders.

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Residential land sales heat up
by Staff Reporter • 1 Dec 2014
Increased demand for residential land in Sydney is set to continue, while select south-east Queensland markets will... READ MORE
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ASIC bans mortgage lender
by Staff Reporter • 1 Dec 2014
The corporate watchdog has banned a Sydney mortgage lender from providing financial services following an... READ MORE
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Brokers threatened with tough penalties
by James Mitchell • 28 Nov 2014
A parliamentary report has called for brokers to be fined if they knowingly help foreign property buyers avoid new... READ MORE
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Brokerage announces four new referral relationships
by Nick Bendel • 28 Nov 2014
Barry Plant Financial Services has struck a blow for financial literacy by forming a referral relationship with a... READ MORE
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Lender special could save clients $15,000
by Staff Reporter • 28 Nov 2014

Resimac Financial Services has extended its temporary 100-point fee reduction by three months.

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Brokers promised better service after Adelaide Bank tech upgrade
by Staff Reporter • 28 Nov 2014
Adelaide Bank has forecast "significant operational efficiencies" after signing off on a new generation loan... READ MORE
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MyState appoints new broker relationship manager
by Staff Reporter • 28 Nov 2014
MyState has announced the appointment of Martin Liszewski as its broker relationship manager for New South... READ MORE
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Industry leaders announce new broker group
by James Mitchell • 27 Nov 2014
Two third-party leaders have united to form a new brokerage with plans to amass 200 loan writers within three to five... READ MORE
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