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Capital growth prospects in regional towns

by Rebecca De Britt • 16 Aug 2013

Investors looking for growth should consider regional property assets, according to Raine&Horne.

Dwelling construction set to jump

by Michael Masterman • 16 Aug 2013

An increase in new dwelling construction is expected, as the latest interest rate cut fuels a greater recovery in the... READ MORE

Gen Y keen to invest

by Michael Masterman • 16 Aug 2013

Gen Y are becoming more aware of the benefits of buying property, according to Mortgage Choice’s 2013 First Time... READ MORE

Top brokers struggle with staffing

by Michael Masterman • 15 Aug 2013

Recruiting and retaining staff continues to be a huge bugbear for some of Australia’s leading brokers.

Specialist loans ripe with opportunity

by Jessica Darnbrough • 15 Aug 2013

Brokers who don’t write specialist loans are doing themselves and their clients a disservice, RESIMAC’s Allan... READ MORE

CBA reveals stellar profit

by Jessica Darnbrough • 15 Aug 2013

A continuing focus on customer service has helped the Commonwealth Bank of Australia to record significant... READ MORE

Aggregator sets new settlement record

by Reporter • 15 Aug 2013

One of Australia’s biggest aggregators has set a new settlement record.

NSW hotspots identified

by Jennifer Duke • 15 Aug 2013

Ten areas, including Albury-Wodonga are ripe for growth in New South Wales, according to a new report.

The time is right for brokers: McGrath

by Jessica Darnbrough • 14 Aug 2013

Brokers are in the best position they have been for some time, McGrath Estate Agents’ John McGrath has... READ MORE

Arrears fall across the board

by Reporter • 14 Aug 2013

Prime and subprime arrears have fallen yet again, according to new research.

Building recovery expected to slow: HIA

by Reporter • 14 Aug 2013

Australia’s new home building recovery looks like it could run out of steam.

Lender launches new FHB product

by Michael Masterman • 14 Aug 2013

Bluebay Home loans has released a Home Loan product specifically aimed at addressing housing affordability and the... READ MORE

Major enhances iPad app

by Jessica Darnbrough • 14 Aug 2013

One of Australia’s major lenders has significantly enhanced its iPad app, allowing its top brokers to download free... READ MORE

Mortgage brokers enhancing competition

by Michael Masterman • 13 Aug 2013

Mortgage brokers are driving competition in the mortgage market, according to new home loan industry market share... READ MORE

Aussie to grow far bigger: Symond

by Jessica Darnbrough • 13 Aug 2013

Aussie’s executive chairman John Symond believes the company is now in the best position it has been for a very long... READ MORE

MFAA opposes first home owners changes

by Michael Masterman • 13 Aug 2013

The Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) has criticised the Western Australian government’s plan to... READ MORE

Brokerage recognises leading brokers

by Jessica Darnbrough • 13 Aug 2013

Aussie has recognised its leading brokers at the recent 2013 National Sales Conference, inducting nine brokers into the... READ MORE

Brokers call for new products

by Jessica Darnbrough • 12 Aug 2013

A majority of mortgage brokers are crying out for greater product innovation.

Falling dollar complements rate cut

by Michael Masterman • 12 Aug 2013

The RBA has released its monthly statement on monetary policy, following Tuesday’s 0.25 per cent rate cut.

Boutique players here to stay

by Jessica Darnbrough • 12 Aug 2013

Boutique aggregators will always play an important role in the third party distribution channel, Ballast’s Frank... READ MORE

Property market on the up

by Jennifer Duke • 12 Aug 2013

Housing confidence and finance commitments are growing steadily in the Northern Territory, with the government recently... READ MORE

Pepper prices RMBS

by Reporter • 12 Aug 2013

Pepper has priced its second public securitisation issue using prime loans originated by GE Capital.

Major bank to undercut competitors

by Jessica Darnbrough • 9 Aug 2013

Yesterday, one of Australia’s majors vowed to beat the advertised rate for its competitors' fixed rate home... READ MORE

MFAA proud of expulsion numbers

by Michael Masterman • 9 Aug 2013

The number of MFAA broker expulsions has halved over the past 12 months, the association said.

Westpac rate cut was needed: 1300HomeLoan

by Reporter • 9 Aug 2013

Westpac was forced to lower its variable interest rate by more than the latest cash rate reduction after being exposed... READ MORE

Households with a mortgage rise

by Michael Masterman • 9 Aug 2013

New data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics for the 2011/2012 financial year reveals a steady decline in... READ MORE

100pc loans to return

by Jessica Darnbrough • 8 Aug 2013

The days of 100 per cent loans may soon make a dramatic reappearance, one brokerage director has claimed.

New home lending continues climb

by Reporter • 8 Aug 2013

New home lending rose again in June, according to new figures.

Aussie to 'get smart' at conference

by Michael Masterman • 8 Aug 2013

Australia’s largest mortgage broker, Aussie, will host its bi-annual sales conference in Sydney from Sunday.

MFAA issues govt with election wish list

by Michael Masterman • 8 Aug 2013

The Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia has listed its demands of the major political parties in the... READ MORE

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