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Another big four bank predicts rate cut
by Nick Bendel • 10 Dec 2014
NAB has become the second major bank in a week to forecast that the official cash rate will fall in 2015.
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Pepper boss wins prestigious award
by Staff Reporter • 10 Dec 2014
Pepper co-group chief executive Patrick Tuttle has been named Financial Services Executive of the Year at The CEO... READ MORE
ANZ extends its home loan assessment activities
by Nick Bendel • 9 Dec 2014
ANZ is about to give a second major boost to customer service in less than a month after announcing a move to six-day... READ MORE
Make ASIC stronger: Murray
by Nick Bendel • 9 Dec 2014
The Financial System Inquiry has called for ASIC to be given greater power and has endorsed a model that would make... READ MORE
Federal inquiry attacks negative gearing
by Nick Bendel • 9 Dec 2014
One lender has come out in support of negative gearing, after it was criticised for distorting the market and posing a... READ MORE
Aggregator appoints new chief executive as MD departs
by Staff Reporter • 9 Dec 2014
Custom Equity Group has appointed David Haythorn as chief executive, while former managing director Sean O'Brien has... READ MORE
Sydney house prices 'due for a bit of a breather'
by Staff Reporter • 9 Dec 2014
Despite continued positive performance from the Sydney property market, one real estate group had said the fantastic... READ MORE
Murray proposes full disclosure of bank-owned brokers
by James Mitchell • 8 Dec 2014
The Financial System Inquiry has called for greater transparency of vertically-integrated broker groups, which could... READ MORE
Westpac forecasts cash rate to fall from 2.5pc to 2pc
by Nick Bendel • 8 Dec 2014
It is looking increasingly likely that the next move in interest rates will be down rather than up.
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Brokers must focus on service to combat online rivals
by Huntley Mitchell • 8 Dec 2014
Mortgage websites pose a threat to brokers who do nothing more than 'robotically' offer home loans, according to a web... READ MORE
Housing affordability down despite quarterly rise
by Staff Reporter • 8 Dec 2014
Property is proving to be less affordable for Australians, according to a report by Adelaide Bank and the Real Estate... READ MORE
Real estate lobby threatens to form political party
by Nick Bendel • 8 Dec 2014
The NSW peak real estate body has chosen a candidate to run for parliament and fight for change.
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Better Business Awards finalists revealed
by Staff Reporter • 5 Dec 2014
Forty brokers from around Australia are in contention to win five coveted state-based Residential Broker of the Year... READ MORE
New brokerage highlights value of referral relationships
by Nick Bendel • 5 Dec 2014
Prominent industry figure Doug Daniell has a message for brokers who are considering alliances: joint ventures are... READ MORE
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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