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Profits up, LVRs down for Genworth

by Nick Bendel • 10 Nov 2014
Australia's booming housing market has delivered strong profit growth for Genworth, with a market analyst forecasting...READ MORE

Australia a world leader in property price growth

by Staff Reporter • 10 Nov 2014

A new global report has revealed Australia's house and unit values have more than tripled since 1975.

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ASIC issues new rules for brokers

by Nick Bendel • 7 Nov 2014
ASIC has updated its responsible lending guidelines in response to a landmark court case that is set for resolution... READ MORE

APRA warns lenders over high LVRs

by Nick Bendel • 7 Nov 2014

Banks that offer mortgages with LVRs above 90 per cent are taking serious risks, according to APRA.

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Brokers drive record results for ME Bank

by Nick Bendel • 7 Nov 2014

ME Bank has posted record mortgage volumes thanks partly to its massive growth in broker numbers.

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Increased car importing may force change in credit standards

by Nick Bendel • 7 Nov 2014

The decline of Australian car manufacturing could make vehicle finance more complicated.

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Brokers elect candidates on to board and state committees

by Nick Bendel • 7 Nov 2014

MFAA brokers have elected 21 candidates in the first direct elections in the association's history.

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MFAA slams APRA over broker commissions

by Staff Reporter • 6 Nov 2014
The MFAA has hit back at APRA over its "completely incorrect" assertions about mortgage broker commissions in its... READ MORE

WA mortgage broker drowns

by Nick Bendel • 6 Nov 2014

A Perth mortgage broker has died in tragic circumstances during a cruise.

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APRA warns industry about commissions 'risk'

by Nick Bendel • 6 Nov 2014

Broker commissions have returned to the spotlight after APRA warned banks about their "inherent" risk.

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Advantedge reduces variable rates to 4.63pc

by Staff Reporter • 6 Nov 2014
Advantedge Financial Services has announced a temporary discount of 0.10 per cent on new full-doc variable rate... READ MORE

Bank of Melbourne cuts interest rates

by Staff Reporter • 6 Nov 2014

Bank of Melbourne has made cuts of 10 basis points to some of its fixed-rate mortgages.

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Firstmac offers borrowers discount of up to $8,555

by Staff Reporter • 6 Nov 2014

Firstmac has made life easier for borrowers by temporarily reducing rates and scrapping annual fees.

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Mortgage broker heads say 'no' to new lending rules

by Nick Bendel • 5 Nov 2014
Mortgage Choice and Finsure have seized on new home value statistics to tell the regulators not to intervene in the... READ MORE

Broker beats odds to secure loan for jet-setting client

by Nick Bendel • 5 Nov 2014
One broker has pulled off a last-minute deal involving four countries and three lenders to save her client's $48,500... READ MORE

Watch what you post, social media expert warns brokers

by Nick Bendel • 5 Nov 2014

Discipline, planning and persistence are the keys to succeeding on social media, according to a consultant.

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26pc of young Australians expect to be lifetime renters

by Staff Reporter • 5 Nov 2014
Many young Australians are disillusioned with the property market, but others have devised strategies to afford their... READ MORE

Building approvals fall by 13.4pc

by Staff Reporter • 5 Nov 2014

Building approvals have fallen to a 13-month low after recording sharp drops in September.

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Interest rate decision announced by Reserve Bank

by Nick Bendel • 4 Nov 2014

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

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New third-party bank forecasts broker expansion

by Nick Bendel • 4 Nov 2014
Bank of China has revealed plans to add more products and BDMs, although it is too early to say whether it will expand... READ MORE

Yellow Brick Road growth strategy reaping rewards

by Nick Bendel • 4 Nov 2014

Yellow Brick Road has more than doubled its revenue by acquiring Vow Financial and Resi Mortgage Corporation.

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Westpac mortgages climb 6.9pc, growth set to continue

by Nick Bendel • 4 Nov 2014
Westpac Group has delivered good news to shareholders and brokers, with profits up and more business coming from the... READ MORE

New credit system will challenge brokers and banks: expert

by Nick Bendel • 4 Nov 2014
Borrowers will increasingly need brokers to help them navigate the new credit environment that is emerging in... READ MORE

Homeloans continues recruitment drive

by Staff Reporter • 4 Nov 2014

Homeloans has bolstered its New South Wales team with the appointment of two new credit managers.

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'Mortgage brokers are critical to the Australian economy'

by Nick Bendel • 3 Nov 2014
Trail commissions and mortgage brokers have been credited with easing the effects of the GFC and powering the... READ MORE

Homeloans keeps cutting rates

by Staff Reporter • 3 Nov 2014
Homeloans has made another round of rate cuts and has also unveiled a new policy option for medical... READ MORE

ANZ bullish about mortgages, worried about regulation

by Nick Bendel • 3 Nov 2014

ANZ has continued to record above-system home loans growth – but broker market share has stagnated.

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Macquarie hails 'strong volume growth in mortgages'

by Nick Bendel • 3 Nov 2014

Macquarie Group's strong growth in its mortgage portfolio has helped deliver a large profit increase.

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Contrasting growth stories for new third-party lenders

by Nick Bendel • 3 Nov 2014

New lending statistics have revealed big gains for Bank of China but only minimal growth for Bank of Sydney.

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Industry hits back in battle over lending standards

by Nick Bendel • 31 Oct 2014
Low-doc lending standards remain strong, even though the sector is not without flaws, according to industry... READ MORE
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