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Major bank announces fixed rate cut
by Staff Reporter • 22 Jan 2014
In further confirmation of a highly competitive mortgage market, a major bank has cut its fixed rates on selected...READ MORE
Major offers $1,000 rebate for FHBs
by Staff Reporter • 22 Jan 2014
A major bank is offering first home buyers a $1,000 rebate on applications submitted before 31 March 2014.
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Mortgage enquiries jump 15.3pc
by Nick Bendel • 22 Jan 2014
Mortgage enquiries have reached four-year highs and are forecast to continue rising, according to one credit demand... READ MORE
New sales boss to grow broker business
by Nick Bendel • 22 Jan 2014
Loan insurers ALI Group has appointed a new regional sales boss to help coach and influence brokers to sell... READ MORE
Broking one of the most 'in-demand' professions
by Steven Cross • 21 Jan 2014
Mortgage broking is predicted to be among the most in-demand professions in the banking and finance sectors for 2014,... READ MORE
ING DIRECT reduces variable rates
by Staff Reporter • 21 Jan 2014
In a sign that the mortgage market will be highly competitive in 2014, one non-major has moved to reduce its variable... READ MORE
Non-majors' market share triples
by Staff Reporter • 21 Jan 2014
Non-major lenders have tripled their market share of new fixed-rate loans, according to AFG’s quarterly Competition... READ MORE
FHBs rejoice as investors head north
by Steven Cross • 21 Jan 2014
Investors are turning their sights towards Brisbane, giving first-time home buyers in Sydney and Melbourne a breath of... READ MORE
WA named top-performing economy
by Staff Reporter • 21 Jan 2014
CommSec has released its quarterly State of the States economic performance report, with Western Australia again rated... READ MORE
Confidence soars in the property industry
by Staff Reporter • 21 Jan 2014
Confidence in the market among property industry professionals has reached an all-time high, a business sentiment... READ MORE
Convergence best controlled by planners: Omniwealth
by James Mitchell • 20 Jan 2014
It is more viable for a financial planner to add a mortgage broking component to their business than for a mortgage... READ MORE
Better Business Summit tickets selling fast
by Staff Reporter • 20 Jan 2014
Brokers looking to attend the inaugural Better Business Summit are being urged to secure their tickets quickly, with... READ MORE
2014 rate cut 'months away': economists
by Steven Cross and Michael Masterman • 20 Jan 2014
The cash rate is expected to remain on hold well into the year as weak employment figures continue to offset the... READ MORE
Adelaide Bank targets Queensland for 2014
by Staff Reporter • 20 Jan 2014
A non-major bank has announced the appointment of an 18-year veteran to help it make the most of a burgeoning... READ MORE
Trustees see SMSFs as 'safe' investment
by James Mitchell • 20 Jan 2014
The number of SMSF trustees investing in residential property is increasing as the asset class is perceived as safer... READ MORE
Majors to mount comeback after non-bank growth
by Steven Cross • 17 Jan 2014
Major bank market share has slipped in recent years as brokers and consumers embrace non-bank lenders; however, one... READ MORE
Brokers to recognise leading non-banks
by Staff Reporter • 17 Jan 2014
In an industry first, The Adviser is to launch awards designed exclusively for the non-bank lending sector that will... READ MORE
Citi reconfirms regional potential
by Steven Cross • 17 Jan 2014
Despite being seen as a thoroughly metropolitan lender catering to affluent and emerging-affluent individuals, Citi has... READ MORE
Unemployment holds steady in December: ABS
by Staff Reporter • 17 Jan 2014
Australia's seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate increased by 0.1 percentage points but the rounded estimate remained... READ MORE
New housing recovery continues: HIA
by Staff Reporter • 17 Jan 2014
Housing data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows a recovery in new home building, according to... READ MORE
Bank extends promo offering
by Steven Cross • 16 Jan 2014
In a clear indication that competition remains strong for home loan business, one lender is extending its promotional... READ MORE
Lenders lend a helping hand
by Steven Cross • 16 Jan 2014
Australian lenders have banded together to provide financial support to help relieve the suffering of Western... READ MORE
Five indicators to watch: AMP
by James Mitchell • 16 Jan 2014
As the global economy enters a period of transition and normalisation in 2014, AMP Capital chief economist Shane Oliver... READ MORE
Limited profit growth expected for banks: Fitch
by Staff Reporter • 16 Jan 2014
Strong competition for loans is likely to result in limited profit growth for Australian banks in 2014, according to... READ MORE
US property market rebounds
by Vivienne Kelly • 16 Jan 2014
Property prices in the United States climbed in the year to November 2013 while Australian investors are increasingly... READ MORE
Broking built on housecalls: expert
by Steven Cross • 15 Jan 2014
An authority on customer service has hit back at Australia’s top broker after he claimed he refuses to do... READ MORE
Mortgage, advice convergence set to snowball
by James Mitchell • 15 Jan 2014
The convergence of mortgage broking and financial planning looks set to increase as a greater number of advisers seek... READ MORE
Aggregator records massive growth
by Steven Cross • 15 Jan 2014
One aggregator has increased settlements by more than 40 per cent in just 12 months after boosting broker numbers in... READ MORE
Survey reveals limited support for property regulation
by James Mitchell • 15 Jan 2014
An underwhelming proportion of respondents to an industry survey believe property investment advice should be... READ MORE
Unemployment hits highest rate since 1995
by Staff Reporter • 15 Jan 2014
Unemployment has reached its highest level since January 1995, according to research house Roy Morgan.
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