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Rogue broker facing 78 more charges

by Staff Reporter • 8 May 2014

A former mortgage broker who has already admitted stealing $170,000 could face another 78 charges involving...READ MORE

Brokers in booming areas reporting strong demand

by Nick Bendel • 8 May 2014

Booming Victorian cities are set to generate even more business for some lucky brokers, according to state population... READ MORE

First home buyers facing $30,000 hit

by Nick Bendel • 8 May 2014

Warnings have been sounded about Tasmania’s real estate market as the first home buyer sector declines and new... READ MORE

Massive household debt generating mortgage stress

by Nick Bendel • 8 May 2014

New research has revealed that Australians are worried about repaying their home loans, with household debt reaching... READ MORE

Former NRL star hosts Vow conference

by Nick Bendel • 8 May 2014

Vow Financial has given an upbeat assessment of the economy at the aggregator’s mini-conference.

Macquarie approves YBR-Vow deal

by Nick Bendel • 7 May 2014

Yellow Brick Road has moved one step closer to acquiring Vow Financial after winning the approval of Macquarie and Vow... READ MORE

ASIC target facing jail as court date looms

by Staff Reporter • 7 May 2014

A former employee of a mortgage and wealth business faces up to 10 years in jail and $2.6 million in fines after... READ MORE

Small firms demand financial reforms

by Nick Bendel • 7 May 2014

Big firms are relatively happy with the financial system but smaller players feel disadvantaged, Financial System... READ MORE

Stamp duty must go: Property Council

by Andrew Jennings • 7 May 2014

Australia’s peak property body has made a pre-Budget call for Tony Abbott to abolish “one of Australia’s worst... READ MORE

Aggregators reveal volume and lender stats

by Staff Reporter • 7 May 2014

New mortgage statistics have revealed a big jump in volumes for AFG, while Westpac has been revealed as the most... READ MORE

Brokers fear impact of Abbott job cuts

by Nick Bendel • 6 May 2014

Canberra brokers fear the local housing market may be “decimated” if the federal government implements proposed... READ MORE

What do you really think of your aggregator?

by Staff Reporter • 6 May 2014

It’s that time of year when brokers get to reveal which aggregators they are with, how happy they are and what would... READ MORE

Westpac results show growing third-party share

by Nick Bendel • 6 May 2014

Westpac Group has sourced an increasing share of business from brokers and reported a growth in LVR rates.

Industry consolidation continues with lender buyout

by Staff Reporter • 6 May 2014

Bendigo & Adelaide Bank has grown its loan book by $1.7 billion after acquiring another lender.

Housing data paints mixed picture of property market

by Staff Reporter • 6 May 2014

Property approvals have seen big jumps over the past year – but numbers may be on their way down.

Reserve Bank announces cash rate decision

by Staff Reporter • 6 May 2014

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the outcome of its monthly board meeting.

Firstfolio gets debt boost from shareholder and CBA

by Nick Bendel • 5 May 2014

Firstfolio has bought itself time after agreeing a $29 million debt deal ahead of a looming debt deadline of July... READ MORE

Is industry consolidation good for brokers?

by Nick Bendel • 5 May 2014

Aggregators are split on the merits of industry consolidation in the wake of Yellow Brick Road revealing it is in talks... READ MORE

Bank further lowers two-year rate to 4.69pc

by Nick Bendel • 5 May 2014

One non-major has further undercut the big banks by reducing its fixed rates for the second time in less than a... READ MORE

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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Breaking News

Rogue broker facing 78 more charges

Brokers in booming areas reporting strong demand

First home buyers facing $30,000 hit

Massive household debt generating mortgage stress

Former NRL star hosts Vow conference

Macquarie approves YBR-Vow deal

ASIC target facing jail as court date looms

Small firms demand financial reforms

Stamp duty must go: Property Council

Aggregators reveal volume and lender stats

Brokers fear impact of Abbott job cuts

What do you really think of your aggregator?

Westpac results show growing third-party share

Industry consolidation continues with lender buyout

Housing data paints mixed picture of property market

Reserve Bank announces cash rate decision

Firstfolio gets debt boost from shareholder and CBA

Is industry consolidation good for brokers?

Bank further lowers two-year rate to 4.69pc

Macquarie mortgages grow to 1pc market share

FBAA sounds Budget warning about housing confidence

No stopping Aussie 'love affair' with property

Yellow Brick Road confirms interest in Vow

Fierce competition forcing banks to cut rates

Lender extends $0 application fees

Outer city suburbs getting highest house sales

ANZ grows loan book and profits

Smartline consolidates $5bn franchise merger

Bank cuts rates by 25 points

Mortgage and wealth group posts big revenue gains

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