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Borrowers divided over rates

by • 2 Aug 2013
Borrowers are split over whether or not the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will cut the official cash rate when the...READ MORE

MFAA welcomes new president

by • 2 Aug 2013

The Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) has welcomed a new president to the industry body.

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Capital city values on the rise

by • 2 Aug 2013

Capital city dwelling values climbed 1.9 per cent over the month of July, according to new research.

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Brokers disappointed with social media

by • 1 Aug 2013
While a majority of mortgage brokers are using social media sites to promote their businesses, few are seeing bottom... READ MORE

Little doubt market is in upswing: RE/MAX

by • 1 Aug 2013

Investors can still expect a positive market surge through the next couple of seasons.

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Lower rates unlikely to affect housing market

by • 1 Aug 2013
Lower mortgage rates are unlikely to increase the level of activity in the property market, RP Data’s Cameron Kusher... READ MORE

Brokerage volunteers at OzHarvest event

by • 1 Aug 2013
One of Australia’s Top 25 Brokerages recently threw its support behind an event that aims to raise public awareness... READ MORE

Support critical for new recruits

by • 31 Jul 2013
Just as recruitment, or a lack thereof, remains a key concern for the industry, so too does support for new... READ MORE

Brokerage grows settlements in sluggish market

by • 31 Jul 2013
One of Australia’s brokerages has recorded a stellar sales year, with settlements jumping 8 per cent on the year... READ MORE

Non-bank takes knife to fees

by • 31 Jul 2013
A non-bank lender has enhanced its proposition in the specialist lending sector after slashing the fees on its alt doc... READ MORE

Further rate cut needed

by • 31 Jul 2013
A further cash rate cut will provide cautious consumers with the kick they need to move back into the property market,... READ MORE

Building approvals slump in June

by • 31 Jul 2013
The residential construction industry remains vulnerable, with figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics... READ MORE

Branded businesses to claw more market share

by • 30 Jul 2013

Branded businesses will continue to grow and take more market share, one aggregation head has claimed.

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Aggregator adds to BDM team

by • 30 Jul 2013
In a bid to improve its support for brokers, one of Australia’s aggregators has bolstered its team of business... READ MORE

Record numbers to attend ABAs

by • 30 Jul 2013
The third annual Australian Broking Awards is set to host more attendees than ever before, with more than 450 of the... READ MORE

WA market back to pre-GFC best

by • 30 Jul 2013
The Western Australia property market is bouncing back to life, according to two of Australia’s elite business... READ MORE

FBAA calls for LMI portability

by • 30 Jul 2013

The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) has called for mortgage insurance to be “overhauled”.

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Bank cuts over 1pc from SVR

by • 29 Jul 2013
One of Australia’s banks has significantly increased its borrower discount, offering buyers up to 110 basis points... READ MORE

Rents outstrip home value growth

by • 29 Jul 2013
Rental growth has outstripped home value growth since the onset of the financial crisis, new research has... READ MORE

YBR responds to ASIC concerns

by • 29 Jul 2013
Yellow Brick Road Finance has changed the way it authorises companies and individuals to offer loan advice after the... READ MORE

Aussie John honoured at awards

by • 29 Jul 2013
Aussie executive chairman John Symond has been honoured for his continued philanthropic interest in children’s causes... READ MORE

Residential construction falls by 10 per cent

by Rebecca De Britt • 29 Jul 2013
New residential construction has plummeted in every state except Western Australia, according PRDnationwide’s recent... READ MORE

Australians lack financial diligence

by Rebecca De Britt • 29 Jul 2013

Two thirds of Australians don’t review their financial goals often enough, according to Finder.com.au.

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Brokers warned: manage database or lose business

by • 26 Jul 2013
As competition in the mortgage space intensifies, it is becoming increasingly important for brokers to successfully... READ MORE

FBAA calls for broker support

by • 26 Jul 2013
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) is calling on brokers to support the industry body’s various... READ MORE

Brokerage reveals growth ambitions

by • 26 Jul 2013

One of Australia’s top brokerages has revealed its ambitious recruitment plans for the coming 12 months.

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HIA calls for further rate cut

by • 26 Jul 2013
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has called on the Reserve Bank to cut the official cash rate when the board... READ MORE

Arrears fall in May

by • 26 Jul 2013
Arrears on loans underlying Australian prime residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBSs) decreased by two basis... READ MORE

Aussie upbeat about future

by • 25 Jul 2013
Aussie’s newly-appointed chief executive Ian Corfield has spoken of his bullish plans for the brokerage and its... READ MORE

Rates to fall again

by • 25 Jul 2013

Benign inflation has cleared the way for another rate cut, one economist has claimed.

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