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MFAA expels broker
by • 15 Mar 2010

An MFAA accredited mortgage consultant and his company have been expelled for misconduct.

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Liberty absorbs rate hike
by • 12 Mar 2010
Despite the Reserve Bank raising the official cash rate last week, Liberty Financial has announced it will absorb the... READ MORE
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Alleged fraudulent broker flees country
by • 12 Mar 2010
A former mortgage broker, who is currently being investigated for fraud, has fled the country, forcing officials to... READ MORE
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Part time brokers get industry leg-up
by • 12 Mar 2010

Part time brokers worried about the introduction of licensing and ongoing lender volume hurdles can rest easy.

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Rate rises to hurt 50pc of FHB
by • 12 Mar 2010
More than 40 per cent of first home buyers are experiencing some sort of mortgage stress, a new report has... READ MORE
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Investor market thrives as hotspots announced
by • 12 Mar 2010

Property prices are expected to climb 10 per cent this year, according to McGrath Real Estate.

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Fitch boost for Bendigo and Adelaide
by • 12 Mar 2010
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s BBB+ credit rating from Fitch Ratings has been upgraded from stable to positive,... READ MORE
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Non-bank lenders viable alternative to majors: NMC
by • 11 Mar 2010
With fear mounting that some of the majors could follow Westpac’s lead and reduce their maximum loan-to-value ratios... READ MORE
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HFS eyes expansion through regulation
by • 11 Mar 2010

Harcourts Financial Services has voiced its support for the industry’s impending move to regulation.

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More construction needed: RBA
by • 11 Mar 2010
The Reserve Bank of Australia has put out the call for greater construction activity, warning that a housing bubble... READ MORE
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Borrowers feel pain of rate rises
by • 11 Mar 2010

It seems that the four rate rises in six months are starting to have an impact on potential home buyers.

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Westpac dismisses group cull claim
by • 10 Mar 2010
Westpac has been quick to quash media reports that it will cut the number of broker groups it uses to sell home loans... READ MORE
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LJ Hooker supports move towards ‘adviser’
by • 10 Mar 2010
LJ Hooker has come out in support of the MFAA’s decision to encourage its brokers to become fully qualified... READ MORE
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Job ads, confidence soar
by • 10 Mar 2010
Businesses have managed to shrug off the effects of four interest rate rises in six months, with business confidence... READ MORE
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Investors lead mortgage lending
by • 10 Mar 2010

Property investors are dominating the mortgage market, new data from Australian Finance Group (AFG) has found.

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Aussie to pay unhappy customers
by • 10 Mar 2010
Aussie Home Loans is so confident in its broker service that the brokerage has vowed to pay any customer that is... READ MORE
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New valuation tool improves turnaround times
by • 10 Mar 2010
In a bid to speed up loan approvals and valuation efficiency and accuracy, Hometrack has launched a new assisted... READ MORE
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Brokers favoured advice specialists: FHB
by • 9 Mar 2010

By: Staff reporter

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Cash-strapped FHBs feel the pinch
by • 9 Mar 2010
Higher interest rates, tougher lending conditions and the end of the boosted federal government grant are combining to... READ MORE
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Firstfolio looks to further growth
by • 9 Mar 2010

By: Staff reporter

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CBA cuts personal investment LVRs
by • 9 Mar 2010

By: Jessica Darnbrough

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Job vacancies rise
by • 8 Mar 2010

By: Staff reporter

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Non-bank lenders compete with majors
by • 8 Mar 2010

By: Jessica Darnbrough

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Mortgage Choice may sell own products
by • 8 Mar 2010

By: Staff reporter

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Australia ranked 4th in property price growth
by • 8 Mar 2010

By: Belinda Luc

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Bank customer satisfaction at record high
by • 8 Mar 2010

By: Staff reporter

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Westpac increases market share
by • 5 Mar 2010
Despite having the highest variable mortgage rate of the majors and reducing its maximum loan-to-value (LVR) for new... READ MORE
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ING DIRECT moves to improve mortgage conversion rate
by • 5 Mar 2010
After extensive consultation with its broker channel, ING DIRECT has announced it will change the way it calculates... READ MORE
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Housing affordability returns to long-term average
by • 5 Mar 2010

In a sign that the economy is strengthening, housing affordability has returned to its pre-GFC levels.

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Coastal property prices surge
by • 5 Mar 2010

Australia’s coastal properties are enjoying an upswing in median value, new research from RP Data has found.

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