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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”.

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.

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.

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Australia’s mining boom has ended and been replaced by a housing construction boom, according to a report released by...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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Breaking News

Australians fearful about house prices

Qld growth has brokers in confident mood

ASIC bans broker for five years

Brokerage caught in $180K collapse

Major follows rate-cutting trend

Non-bank also announces rate cut

Mining boom over, construction boom just begun

Consumer confidence falls ahead of federal Budget

Brokers cold on growing reverse mortgage market

Self-employed get special new product

Silver lining in $660m Banksia collapse

Mortgage brokers advise clients to pay fast and pay now

Major bank announces commission bonus

Lender cuts rates by 30 points

Competition fierce in new award categories

Brokerage to hold nationwide lead generation day

Borrowers can use paintings to buy properties

Australians grateful for 'intense competition' between big banks

ASIC bans Sydney brokerage

Bank cuts fixed rates again

Another lender makes big rate cuts

Investment advice turns clients into 'raving fans'

21pc of would-be buyers are struggling for finance

House prices may have reached ‘high water mark’

Industry needs more transparency, say brokers

Bank stats reveal winners and losers

New owner joins forces with law firm

More borrowers under financial stress

Housing confidence falls ahead of federal Budget

Brokerage collapses with $900k debt

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