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Macquarie mortgages grow to 1pc market share
by James Mitchell • 5 May 2014
Macquarie Bank’s Australian mortgage portfolio grew by 47 per cent to $17 billion for the year ended March 31,...READ MORE
FBAA sounds Budget warning about housing confidence
by Staff Reporter • 5 May 2014
Tony Abbott’s decision to reduce the paid parental leave scheme could damage the housing market, according to the... READ MORE
No stopping Aussie 'love affair' with property
by Miranda Brownlee • 5 May 2014
Australian investors continue to demonstrate a strong bias towards property, according to a new survey.
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Yellow Brick Road confirms interest in Vow
by Reporter • 2 May 2014
Yellow Brick Road has issued a public statement confirming that it is in discussions with Vow Financial.
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Fierce competition forcing banks to cut rates
by Nick Bendel • 2 May 2014
Banks have confirmed they are feeling the pressure of competition as one lender after another has cut rates in... READ MORE
Lender extends $0 application fees
by Nick Bendel • 2 May 2014
One lender has said it has responded to broker demand by extending its $0 application fee special.
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Outer city suburbs getting highest house sales
by Kylie Purcell • 2 May 2014
For brokers lucky enough to be working in Melbourne’s Casey region or Sydney’s Blacktown, business couldn’t be... READ MORE
ANZ grows loan book and profits
by Nick Bendel • 2 May 2014
ANZ has increased its profits by $444 million on the back of strong growth in its loan book.
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Smartline consolidates $5bn franchise merger
by Staff Reporter • 2 May 2014
Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers has another 35 franchises trading under its name as of yesterday.
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Bank cuts rates by 25 points
by Nick Bendel • 1 May 2014
Another lender has followed the recent trend of cutting rates – although this one has also announced increases with... READ MORE
Mortgage and wealth group posts big revenue gains
by Nick Bendel • 1 May 2014
Yellow Brick Road is still operating at a loss despite using digital marketing to generate “record lead... READ MORE
Australians fearful about house prices
by Staff Reporter • 1 May 2014
Almost two thirds of Australians believe the housing market is set for a “significant correction”.
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Qld growth has brokers in confident mood
by Kylie Purcell • 1 May 2014
Queensland brokers have expressed optimism about the future as the state nears an $800 billion landmark.
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ASIC bans broker for five years
by Staff Reporter • 30 Apr 2014
ASIC has banned a former RAMS broker for five years after he created and submitted false documents for home loan... READ MORE
Brokerage caught in $180K collapse
by Nick Bendel • 30 Apr 2014
A Queensland brokerage that diversified into building supplies, such as kit homes, has been wound up six years after... READ MORE
Major follows rate-cutting trend
by Nick Bendel • 30 Apr 2014
One of the big four banks has become the latest lender to reduce rates after cutting five basis points from two of its... READ MORE
Non-bank also announces rate cut
by Staff Reporter • 30 Apr 2014
Yellow Brick Road has taken a swipe at discounting by the major banks after announcing its own rate cut.
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Mining boom over, construction boom just begun
by Kylie Purcell • 30 Apr 2014
Australia’s mining boom has ended and been replaced by a housing construction boom, according to a report released by... READ MORE
Consumer confidence falls ahead of federal Budget
by Staff Reporter • 30 Apr 2014
Brokers may have to settle for reduced volumes between now and the federal Budget if a new survey is any guide.
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Brokers cold on growing reverse mortgage market
by Nick Bendel • 29 Apr 2014
Reverse mortgages have been tipped to make a comeback – but most brokers don’t care.
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Self-employed get special new product
by Staff Reporter • 29 Apr 2014
Self-employed borrowers could potentially save “thousands of dollars” with a new loan product.
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Silver lining in $660m Banksia collapse
by Staff Reporter • 29 Apr 2014
Banksia Securities creditors have recouped most of their money in the two years since the firm collapsed.
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Mortgage brokers advise clients to pay fast and pay now
by Kylie Purcell • 29 Apr 2014
With interest rates at an all-time low, Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers are telling clients that now is the time... READ MORE
Major bank announces commission bonus
by Staff Reporter • 29 Apr 2014
Westpac has doubled some insurance commissions for the next three months.
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Lender cuts rates by 30 points
by Nick Bendel • 28 Apr 2014
The mortgage market has become even more competitive after another lender cut its fixed rates and waived its... READ MORE
Competition fierce in new award categories
by Staff Reporter • 28 Apr 2014
A number of new categories have amplified interest in the fourth Australian Broking Awards.
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Brokerage to hold nationwide lead generation day
by Nick Bendel • 28 Apr 2014
Yellow Brick Road brokers will lure Australians into branches on Saturday with the promise of free, non-judgemental... READ MORE
Borrowers can use paintings to buy properties
by Nick Bendel • 28 Apr 2014
Brokers who cannot get their clients approved have been given another finance option: using artwork to borrow up to $1... READ MORE
Australians grateful for 'intense competition' between big banks
by Staff Reporter • 28 Apr 2014
Happy home loan customers have driven approval for the banks to record highs, according to Roy Morgan Research.
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ASIC bans Sydney brokerage
by Nick Bendel • 24 Apr 2014
ASIC has cancelled the licence of a Sydney brokerage – nine months after it was almost liquidated.
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