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Mortgage books keep growing and growing
by Nick Bendel • 1 Aug 2014
All the main third-party banks increased their loan books during 2013/2014, according to new APRA data.
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New home approvals have peaked, says housing group
by Staff Reporter • 1 Aug 2014
The housing lobby has criticised government policymakers after new home approvals fell for the seventh time in nine... READ MORE
Rate wars continue as ME Bank undercuts the big four
by Nick Bendel • 31 Jul 2014
Fixed rates have been tipped to keep falling after ME Bank undercut the majors by dropping its five-year rate to 4.94... READ MORE
Macquarie Bank cuts its fixed rates
by Staff Reporter • 31 Jul 2014
Another bank has joined the flurry of lenders that have reduced its fixed rates in the past week.
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Strong housing market delivers big profit for Genworth
by Nick Bendel • 31 Jul 2014
Genworth has reported a bumper profit and enjoyed a soaring share price thanks to its “favourable claims... READ MORE
Real estate lobby fights for government-backed lender
by Nick Bendel • 31 Jul 2014
The Western Australian government has been urged to ignore a recommendation from its economic regulator to sell the... READ MORE
SMSF industry wants banks to agree to new rules
by Staff Reporter • 31 Jul 2014
NAB has become the first bank to agree to new self-managed superannuation fund borrowing rules, with other lenders... READ MORE
Parliament to debate first home buyer superannuation plan
by Nick Bendel • 30 Jul 2014
First home buyers will be able to use their superannuation to buy property under a new law being proposed by Senator... READ MORE
Suncorp Bank and Bank of Melbourne cut fixed rates
by Staff Reporter • 30 Jul 2014
Suncorp Bank and Bank of Melbourne have joined three of the majors in cutting five-year fixed rates to 4.99 per... READ MORE
Selling insurance is all about timing: award-winning broker
by Nick Bendel • 30 Jul 2014
One of the keys to selling insurance is to pick the right moment, according to ALI Group’s inaugural broker of the... READ MORE
Strong capital growth disguises cooling market
by Staff Reporter • 30 Jul 2014
Sydney property has recorded the highest capital growth over the past year, although Darwin has posted the highest... READ MORE
Consumer group warns about the dark side of rate cuts
by Staff Reporter • 30 Jul 2014
Borrowers have been warned they could eventually fall victim to mortgage stress if they get too excited about the... READ MORE
Seven and counting: more banks cut fixed rates
by Staff Reporter • 29 Jul 2014
Three more lenders have cut their fixed rates – joining the four previous lenders that announced fixed-rate... READ MORE
Lender urges govt to let first home buyers use super
by Staff Reporter • 29 Jul 2014
First home buyers should be able to use their superannuation to enter the property market, one lender has... READ MORE
Property expert calls foreign buyer fears ‘inaccurate’
by Elyse Perrau • 29 Jul 2014
Many of the ‘Asian buyers’ who are said to be snapping up local property are actually Australian, according to one... READ MORE
Rising population to drive apartment growth
by Staff Reporter • 29 Jul 2014
Population growth and foreign investment will ensure inner-city apartments deliver solid returns over the next 50... READ MORE
Outer city regions offer best investment returns: study
by Staff Reporter • 29 Jul 2014
Outer city regions provide the best investment opportunities, according to new research by an online property... READ MORE
Jeff Kennett urges brokers to focus on mental health
by Nick Bendel • 28 Jul 2014
Beyondblue has called for the industry to have a discussion about mental health, with a majority of brokers saying they... READ MORE
Another lender cuts fixed rates
by Staff Reporter • 28 Jul 2014
Homeloans has become the fourth lender in a week to cut its fixed rates after announcing a cut of 18 basis... READ MORE
Nothing to fear from rising interest rates: Shane Oliver
by Staff Reporter • 28 Jul 2014
Prominent economist Shane Oliver has told people not to panic over rising interest rates and forecast that the next... READ MORE
Loan Market hires senior Ray White executive
by Nick Bendel • 28 Jul 2014
Loan Market has hired a Ray White executive to help improve its real estate referral network and ease the transition to... READ MORE
Australia’s top 10 most expensive suburbs revealed
by Staff Reporter • 28 Jul 2014
A new analysis has uncovered which suburbs across the country have the most expensive rents.
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Brokers fire up after dramatic rate cuts
by Nick Bendel • 25 Jul 2014
Big bank rate cuts have given the industry the perfect excuse to reengage with clients – and one broker has already... READ MORE
Industry event of the year sold out
by Staff Reporter • 25 Jul 2014
With more than three weeks to go before the Australian Broking Awards, The Adviser has today confirmed that the event... READ MORE
Bluestone makes it easier for brokers to say yes to clients
by Staff Reporter • 25 Jul 2014
Bluestone has eased its lending rules and extended its $0 application fee offer in response to an “increased demand... READ MORE
Big banks to remain dominant despite low switching costs: analyst
by Staff Reporter • 25 Jul 2014
Australia’s big four have such a dominant market position that they have little to fear from regional banks,... READ MORE
Residential building confidence hits six-year high
by Staff Reporter • 25 Jul 2014
Construction confidence has grown during the past 12 months, with plenty of work in the pipeline, according to new... READ MORE
Westpac and NAB match CBA rate cuts
by Staff Reporter • 24 Jul 2014
Westpac and NAB have responded almost immediately after Commonwealth Bank unveiled the lowest five-year fixed rate in... READ MORE
Fierce competition driving better broker service: CBA
by Nick Bendel • 24 Jul 2014
Fierce lender competition has delivered brokers better commissions, turnaround times and sales support, according to... READ MORE
Federal inquiry set to maintain big four ‘stranglehold’, warns...
by Staff Reporter • 24 Jul 2014
The Financial System Inquiry looks unlikely to challenge the “protectionist attitudes towards banks in Australia”,... READ MORE
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