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Bank cuts fixed rates again
by Nick Bendel • 24 Apr 2014
One non-major bank has announced another cut to its fixed rates, which have now fallen by up to 60 basis points in...READ MORE
Another lender makes big rate cuts
by Nick Bendel • 24 Apr 2014
Life has become easier for non-conforming clients after one lender cut almost 100 basis points from some of its... READ MORE
Investment advice turns clients into 'raving fans'
by Nick Bendel • 24 Apr 2014
New research has suggested that brokers are losing income by not offering or outsourcing property investment... READ MORE
21pc of would-be buyers are struggling for finance
by Staff Reporter • 24 Apr 2014
One in five potential buyers are unable to seal a deal because they cannot obtain finance, according to a new... READ MORE
House prices may have reached ‘high water mark’
by Staff Reporter • 24 Apr 2014
The Sydney boom has “well and truly faded”, despite sharp price growth over the past year, according to Australian... READ MORE
Industry needs more transparency, say brokers
by Nick Bendel • 23 Apr 2014
Brokers have echoed a call by two lenders for banks to be more transparent about which other banks, aggregators and... READ MORE
Bank stats reveal winners and losers
by Staff Reporter • 23 Apr 2014
New market share data has revealed upward moves over the past year from two non-majors, while one industry giant has... READ MORE
New owner joins forces with law firm
by Nick Bendel • 23 Apr 2014
One first-year principal has set himself the goal of hiring staff after moving out of the home office in which he... READ MORE
More borrowers under financial stress
by Staff Reporter • 23 Apr 2014
ING Direct has delivered some bad news for brokers: four out of five potential clients are strapped for cash.
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Housing confidence falls ahead of federal Budget
by Staff Reporter • 23 Apr 2014
Housing supply has been forecast to increase in the next 12 months – but so have interest rates.
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Brokerage collapses with $900k debt
by Nick Bendel • 22 Apr 2014
The Commonwealth Bank has wound up a brokerage that had 80 staff at its peak but never recovered from the GFC.
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New publication launched for third-party distribution sector
by Staff Reporter • 22 Apr 2014
Sterling Publishing, publisher of The Adviser, has unveiled a new digital publication dedicated to the mortgage... READ MORE
Nominations close today for Top 25 Brokerages ranking
by Staff Reporter • 22 Apr 2014
Brokerages have one last chance for the opportunity to officially call themselves one of Australia’s top... READ MORE
Survey records all-time high for foreign investment
by Staff Reporter • 22 Apr 2014
Foreign buyers are now snapping up a quarter of new properties in Queensland, according to NAB.
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Digital processing the future for non-major bank
by Staff Reporter • 22 Apr 2014
One lender has targeted a move to online-only applications after launching a new processing system.
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Aussie plans massive growth
by Nick Bendel • 17 Apr 2014
Australia’s biggest brokerage group will expand its network by 25 per cent to capitalise on a market that it says has... READ MORE
Will new home building save Australia’s economy?
by Nick Bendel • 17 Apr 2014
Historical data indicates that Australia’s housing sector might stimulate the economy’s next round of growth,... READ MORE
Aggregator makes strong case for diversification
by Staff Reporter • 17 Apr 2014
One leading aggregator has advised brokers to capitalise on a “growing demand” for commercial lending.
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AFG loans win investor approval
by Staff Reporter • 17 Apr 2014
Investors have given approval to $300 million of home loans written by AFG brokers.
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Commercial volumes jump 18pc in 12 months
by Staff Reporter • 17 Apr 2014
Veda has warned that the Australian economy appears sluggish despite a big jump in commercial mortgage volumes.
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Brokers buoyant about new Sydney airport
by Nick Bendel • 16 Apr 2014
Mortgage groups and local brokers are ready to capitalise on the development boom that will be triggered by Sydney’s... READ MORE
Bank cuts two-year fixed rate to 4.75pc
by Nick Bendel • 16 Apr 2014
One non-major has undercut the big four by reducing its two-year fixed rates to 4.75 per cent.
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Lender’s new offset account covers all products
by Staff Reporter • 16 Apr 2014
Teachers Mutual Bank has unveiled a mortgage offset facility that is available across its entire home loan product... READ MORE
RBA unlikely to raise interest rates any time soon
by Staff Reporter • 16 Apr 2014
The Reserve Bank of Australia has confirmed that the official cash rate is likely to remain at 2.5 per cent “for some... READ MORE
Residex reveals suburbs with best growth potential
by Staff Reporter • 16 Apr 2014
A major data analysis company has highlighted the top 10 surburbs likely to see fast growth over the next five... READ MORE
Star brokerage keeps expanding
by Nick Bendel • 15 Apr 2014
One of Australia’s top brokerages has revealed plans to open two new offices and launch a self-managed super fund... READ MORE
Bank defeats borrower in court
by Nick Bendel • 15 Apr 2014
The Federal Court has ruled in favour of a bank after two borrowers challenged its right to seize their house.
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Franchise brokers gaining leads thanks to white label
by Nick Bendel • 15 Apr 2014
LJ Hooker Home Loans has reached a milestone, with its white label product now representing more than 20 per cent of... READ MORE
Clients are being 'overwhelmed' by paperwork: FBAA
by Staff Reporter • 15 Apr 2014
Borrowers are now protected by so much paperwork that they are often too overwhelmed to read it, according to the... READ MORE
Consumer advocate fights for mortgage victims
by Nick Bendel • 15 Apr 2014
One community legal centre has highlighted cases of mortgage hardship to justify free dispute resolution.
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