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Consumer sentiment rocked by government deficit
by Staff Reporter • 21 May 2009
Consumer sentiment took a slide this month off the back of the release of the federal budget and the projected budget...READ MORE
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Financial planning association committed to fee-for-service transition
by Staff Reporter • 21 May 2009
A transition from commission-based remuneration towards a fee-based system is fundamental to a more reputable industry... READ MORE
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Fed makes gloomy forecasts for US
by Staff Reporter • 21 May 2009
The US Federal Reserve (Fed) has projected a worse than expected downturn for the flailing US economy and downgraded... READ MORE
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More rate cuts to come
by Staff Reporter • 21 May 2009
The prospect of further RBA rate cuts has increased off the back of the federal government’s ballooning deficit... READ MORE
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Banks warned to limit lending
by Staff Reporter • 21 May 2009
Borrowers could face higher borrowing costs as the big banks’ high proportion of loans to deposits puts their... READ MORE
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UK brokers say insurance products best for diversification
by Staff Reporter • 20 May 2009
Brokers in the United Kingdom are turning to diversification to bolster their incomes, and like their Australian... READ MORE
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Brokers unconvinced by federal budget
by Staff Reporter • 20 May 2009
The federal budget has failed to impress the majority of brokers according to the latest Mortgage Business weekly... READ MORE
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MFAA debate to tackle key issues
by Staff Reporter • 20 May 2009
A panel debate including key industry figures and stakeholders will take centre stage at this year’s MFAA... READ MORE
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Housing shortage to benefit Sydney landlords
by Staff Reporter • 20 May 2009
Investors in Sydney’s metropolitan market can expect strong rental yields as the population continues to grow... READ MORE
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Variable rates still most popular
by Staff Reporter • 20 May 2009
Borrowers are confident home loan rates will remain low for some time with variable rate demand continuing to track at... READ MORE
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RBA predicts economic recovery to kick start by Christmas
by Staff Reporter • 20 May 2009
Green shoots are emerging in the domestic economy and recovery should be underway by the end of the year, according to... READ MORE
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ASIC announces new dispute resolution schemes
by Staff Reporter • 19 May 2009
ASIC has revealed improved consumer access to dispute resolution schemes in order to resolve disagreements more... READ MORE
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Decline in commercial construction activity predicted
by Staff Reporter • 19 May 2009
Commercial construction and engineering activity are set to slow down in 2009 and 2010 but government infrastructure... READ MORE
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IMF casts doubt over domestic growth forecast
by Staff Reporter • 19 May 2009
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecast a slow recovery for Australia, prompting speculation that the... READ MORE
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Originator to give brokers flexibility on how commissions are paid
by Staff Reporter • 19 May 2009
National Finance Club has relaunched its product suite and introduced a remuneration structure that offers brokers a... READ MORE
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St George pulls personal loans
by Staff Reporter • 19 May 2009
St George Bank has withdrawn its personal loans from the broker channel as part of a recent review of its intermediary... READ MORE
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New home affordability at 7 year high
by Staff Reporter • 19 May 2009
A softer property market and record low interest rates continue to make buying a first home the most affordable in... READ MORE
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Melbourne, Sydney auction clearance rates stable but volume down
by Staff Reporter • 18 May 2009
Auction sales volumes in Melbourne and Sydney were down on the weekend, Australian Property Monitors has... READ MORE
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ASIC email a hoax
by Staff Reporter • 18 May 2009
Brokers across the industry have received a hoax email claiming to be from ASIC targeting Choice Aggregation Services... READ MORE
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Australians ill-equipped for rising unemployment, unexpected costs
by Staff Reporter • 18 May 2009
As the threat of unemployment intensifies a Bankwest survey has found almost one in three Australians have no savings... READ MORE
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UK lenders engage borrowers to help stem repossessions
by Staff Reporter • 18 May 2009
Home repossessions continue to rise in the UK but increasing assistance from lenders is expected to result in a better... READ MORE
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Quality to be recognised in top brokerage ranking
by Staff Reporter • 18 May 2009
Australia’s top performing brokerages will be revealed in a ground breaking new Mortgage Business ranking later this... READ MORE
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Genuine savings quickly becoming the norm
by Staff Reporter • 18 May 2009

The requirement for borrowers to show genuine savings to secure a home loan is fast becoming industry standard.

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Majority of brokers now diversified beyond home loans
by Staff Reporter • 15 May 2009
Changing market conditions have pushed diversification into the main with 93 per cent of brokers now offering more... READ MORE
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US recession over as soon as August
by Staff Reporter • 15 May 2009
If economic predictions are correct the United States’ recession should be over in a matter of months, according... READ MORE
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Large deposit requirements keep first home buyers out: UK
by Staff Reporter • 15 May 2009
Mortgage market activity improved strongly in the United Kingdom in March as borrowers took advantage of the lowest... READ MORE
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Premium property markets shrink as economic conditions bite
by Staff Reporter • 15 May 2009
New research released yesterday has confirmed the top end of Australia’s property market has been hit hard by... READ MORE
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Strong improvement in commercial lending volumes
by Staff Reporter • 15 May 2009
Commercial finance activity surged in March to $30.498 billion, ABS data showed yesterday, providing an encouraging... READ MORE
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Balance sheet funds drive non-bank "renaissance"
by Staff Reporter • 14 May 2009
Despite an overall decline in the non-bank sector’s market share over the last 18 months, the originator and... READ MORE
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Indication of lending policies relaxing in UK
by Staff Reporter • 14 May 2009
The UK’s second largest lender Abbey has relaxed its lending criteria in what is a major boost to the... READ MORE
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