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Mozo users name ING Direct as Australia’s best bank

by Nick Bendel • 30 Sep 2014

Consumers have chosen ING Direct as Australia’s best bank and shown a clear preference for non-majors.

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RBA urged to think twice before changing home loan rules

by Staff Reporter • 30 Sep 2014
One property group has warned that Chinese investors could fare better than local buyers if the Reserve Bank of... READ MORE

Vow Financial continues financial planning push

by Staff Reporter • 30 Sep 2014

Vow Financial has strengthened its financial planning arm by appointing a new head of wealth management.

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Bankwest cuts two-year fixed rates to 4.59pc

by Staff Reporter • 29 Sep 2014

Bankwest has unveiled the lowest two-year fixed rates in its history.

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Nominations open for state-by-state broking awards

by Staff Reporter • 29 Sep 2014
The process to find the leading brokers in each state has begun, with nominations now open for the 2015 Better Business... READ MORE

Melbourne car finance broker loses credit licence

by Staff Reporter • 29 Sep 2014
ASIC has cancelled the credit licence of a car finance broker for “failing to comply with numerous responsible... READ MORE

RBA flags possible changes to home loan rules

by Staff Reporter • 29 Sep 2014

The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised the possibility of implementing new rules to cool the property market.

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ABS reports strong credit growth, moderate population growth

by Nick Bendel • 29 Sep 2014

Household borrowings of loans have reached record levels, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

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More good news on commissions may be coming: Symond

by Nick Bendel • 26 Sep 2014
Aussie Home Loans executive director James Symond has forecast that more lenders may follow the Commonwealth Bank’s... READ MORE

Prominent economist sounds alarm over property speculation

by Staff Reporter • 26 Sep 2014
Shane Oliver has warned that the Reserve Bank of Australia could soon take action to deal with the “danger signs”... READ MORE

Federal inquiry hears call for equity release reform

by Nick Bendel • 26 Sep 2014
ASIC has been urged to lead a regulation and information campaign to make equity release products safer and more... READ MORE

More than a quarter of new buyers save for at least five years

by Staff Reporter • 26 Sep 2014
First home buyers are struggling to enter the market but are keeping their mortgage repayments under control, according... READ MORE

Homeloans announces new addition to BDM team

by Staff Reporter • 26 Sep 2014

Homeloans has recruited its fifth BDM in three months and forecast further growth in the coming 12 months.

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Commonwealth Bank announces new commission structure

by Staff Reporter • 25 Sep 2014
The Commonwealth Bank has announced the new commission structure it foreshadowed earlier this... READ MORE

Brokers tipped to win from ASIC reforms

by Nick Bendel • 25 Sep 2014
The recent tightening of low-doc lending standards has been highlighted as an opportunity to re-engage with a lucrative... READ MORE

RBA report reveals secrets of big four’s ‘strong profitability’

by Nick Bendel • 25 Sep 2014
Australia’s big four have developed world-class efficiency thanks partly to focusing on mortgages and outsourcing,... READ MORE

Less waste means better service, says award-winning broker

by Nick Bendel • 25 Sep 2014
Regular efficiency drives have helped a Brisbane broker achieve the highest customer satisfaction ratings in the Aussie... READ MORE

Vow recruits Glenn Mitchell

by Staff Reporter • 25 Sep 2014
Vow Financial has appointed former MFAA stalwart Glenn Mitchell to the new position of head of commercial and... READ MORE

Federal inquiry report calls for planning and zoning reform

by Staff Reporter • 25 Sep 2014
A federal review has called for national reforms in an effort to improve inefficient planning and zoning... READ MORE

ASIC celebrates low-doc success

by Nick Bendel • 24 Sep 2014
ASIC has celebrated the success of its responsible lending laws, which it said have delivered improved outcomes for... READ MORE

Brokers unconvinced by lenders that buy business

by Nick Bendel • 24 Sep 2014
Brokers are lukewarm on the recent wave of lender cashback offers, with some calling for faster turnarounds and more... READ MORE

P&N Bank tells federal inquiry to be tougher on big banks

by Nick Bendel • 24 Sep 2014
Confidence in the financial system “could be eroded even further” if the major banks are not “overtly... READ MORE

GFC marked turning point in land values

by Staff Reporter • 24 Sep 2014
The recent property recovery has widened the gap between prices for land in capital cities and the regions, according... READ MORE

Tech-savvy borrowers make better clients

by Staff Reporter • 24 Sep 2014

Tablet users have higher savings balances and more products than non-tablet users, according to ING Direct.

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Vow and Resi hold key to Yellow Brick Road profit target

by Nick Bendel • 23 Sep 2014
Yellow Brick Road would be “highly unlikely” to post its first ever profit in 2014/2015 if not for its two recent... READ MORE

Bank of Queensland settles Storm Financial cases

by Nick Bendel • 23 Sep 2014
Bank of Queensland’s profits will be hit by more than $22 million after it reached a settlement with ASIC over the... READ MORE

NAB offers $1,000 to new borrowers

by Staff Reporter • 23 Sep 2014
NAB has taken a shot at its big bank rivals after unveiling a temporary $1,000 cashback offer for new... READ MORE

We need negative gearing: housing lobby

by Staff Reporter • 23 Sep 2014
Restricting access to negative gearing would reduce housing investment and affordability, according to new... READ MORE

Greater demand for properties in outer suburbs

by Staff Reporter • 23 Sep 2014
Properties in Melbourne’s outer suburbs recorded the shortest timeframe between being listed and sold, according to... READ MORE

ING Direct voted Australia’s best non-major bank

by Nick Bendel • 22 Sep 2014

Brokers have named ING Direct as Australia’s best non-major lender for the third consecutive year.

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