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Young brokers lead charge to planning
by Steven Cross • 10 Oct 2013
Financial planning is a core focus for almost half of top-performing young brokers, highlighting the rapid convergence... READ MORE
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Where vendors are making money: report
by Staff Reporter • 10 Oct 2013
A new report has revealed the regions where vendors are most likely to have lost or made money on their property come... READ MORE
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Election fever dies down
by Steven Cross • 10 Oct 2013
With election fever exiting the market, recent figures suggest a return to a sense of normality. READ MORE
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One in four struggles with payments
by Staff Reporter • 10 Oct 2013
More than one in four homeowners has struggled to meet their mortgage repayments for at least some months in the past... READ MORE
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Industry body offers student membership
by Staff Reporter • 10 Oct 2013
The FBAA has launched free membership for students as part of their wider career path initiative, which includes their... READ MORE
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LMI still an obstacle for brokers
by Michael Masterman and Stacey Moseley • 9 Oct 2013
Many first home buyers may not realise their property ambitions because of brokers’ reluctance to facilitate lender's... READ MORE
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Top brokerage set for growth spurt
by Reporter • 9 Oct 2013
Australia's largest mortgage broker is set for further growth with a new drive to recruit both mobile brokers and... READ MORE
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Mortgage franchise number one in the nation
by Staff Reporter • 9 Oct 2013
For the fifth year running, Smartline has been voted Australia’s number one franchise. READ MORE
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Housing boom just beginning
by Staff Reporter • 9 Oct 2013
With nine per cent growth since May 2012 Australia’s housing boom is just beginning, according to the chief economist... READ MORE
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Long weekend fails to dent buyer demand
by Brendan Wong • 9 Oct 2013
The distractions of the Labour Day long weekend and the NRL grand final did not impact on the Sydney auction market,... READ MORE
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Fee-for-service alternative gains traction
by Michael Masterman and Steve Cross • 8 Oct 2013
Charging clients a commitment fee could be the future of remuneration in the industry, but some groups don’t agree. READ MORE
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ME Bank backs industry summit
by Staff Reporter • 8 Oct 2013
ME Bank has thrown its support behind the 2014 Better Business Summit, highlighting the importance of ongoing... READ MORE
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Gov't hands more cash to first home buyers
by Stacey Moseley • 8 Oct 2013
Select first home buyers in one state will be happier after government changes will see an extra $3,000 handed to... READ MORE
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Property listings take a dive
by Staff Reporter • 8 Oct 2013
The number of residential property listings across Australia fell during September, according to new data. READ MORE
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Credit scoring invaluable tool
by Staff Reporter • 8 Oct 2013
The new 'VedaScore' can give brokers more control and confidence when discussing credit scoring with their clients,... READ MORE
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Scammer banned until 2028
by Steven Cross • 4 Oct 2013
Mark Whittingham has been banned from being a company director for 15 years after the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court... READ MORE
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Refinancers driving market shift
by Staff Reporter • 4 Oct 2013
Refinancers are driving an increase in the non-majors’ share of the mortgage market, according to recent data. READ MORE
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Footy fans to avoid auctions
by Brendan Wong • 4 Oct 2013
Following a significantly subdued auction market in Melbourne last week, it is Sydney’s turn for a quiet weekend due... READ MORE
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Perfect climate for out of cycle rate cuts
by Stacey Moseley • 4 Oct 2013
Despite the RBA’s recent decision to leave the cash rate on hold, some lenders may choose to step out of cycle and... READ MORE
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Government dismisses Resimac's help request
by Steven Cross • 4 Oct 2013
Despite Resimac's approaching the Takeovers Panel, the government body is refusing to intervene in the tug-of-war over... READ MORE
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Credit scores now public
by Michael Masterman • 3 Oct 2013
Following years of frustration and uncertainty, borrowers will now receive credit scores from lenders - including... READ MORE
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New technology to boost broker SMSF loan servicing
by Stacey Moseley • 3 Oct 2013
A new "game changing" platform launched this week will help brokers track self-managed super fund (SMSF) based loans. READ MORE
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Increased market activity fires up broker business
by Stacey Moseley • 3 Oct 2013
AFG brokers have written 2,000 more loans this year than at the same time last year, signalling a significant lift in... READ MORE
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Detached houses drive surge in new home sales
by Staff Reporter • 3 Oct 2013
Detached houses have led a surge in new home sales in August, according to the Housing Industry Association (HIA). READ MORE
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Property bubble is 'bulldust': economist
by Brendan Wong • 3 Oct 2013
A leading economist has dismissed the possibility that Australia is heading towards a housing ‘bubble’. READ MORE