Mortgage and Finance Brokers Breaking News - The Adviser

Property bubble a threat to economy: Stevens

by Staff Reporter • 29 Jul 2009

Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor Glenn Stevens has warned that Australia is at risk of creating a property... READ MORE

Launceston proclaimed Australia’s most affordable city

by Staff Reporter • 29 Jul 2009

A new report by RP Data has found that Rocherlea in Launceston is the most affordable suburb in Australia, with a... READ MORE

Good time to renovate: HIA

by Staff Reporter • 29 Jul 2009

Trade contractor prices have eased thanks to an influx of skilled tradespeople, the Housing Industry Association’s... READ MORE

Mortgage Choice reaffirms commission rate policy

by Staff Reporter • 29 Jul 2009

While mortgage broker commissions and ‘fee for service’ models are attracting increasing attention, mortgage broker... READ MORE

Mortgage brokers come out on top: Index

by Staff Reporter • 29 Jul 2009

The latest Bankwest/Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) Home Finance Index has revealed that people... READ MORE

Consumer Affairs clamps down on dodgy estate agents

by Staff Reporter • 29 Jul 2009

In a major crackdown on underquoting, investigators from Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) have raided the offices of 60... READ MORE

Refinancing surge to fund renovations: Loan Market

by Staff Reporter • 28 Jul 2009

A significant number of mortgagees are refinancing in order to make improvements to their homes, Loan Market Group has... READ MORE

Heritage keeps products offline

by Staff Reporter • 28 Jul 2009

Heritage Building Society has decided to keep its Basic Variable and Professional Package products temporarily... READ MORE

Bankwest, St George clarify minimum volume requirements

by Staff Reporter • 28 Jul 2009

Bankwest and St George are the latest in a list of lenders that have clarified their position on minimum volume... READ MORE

New home demand surges

by Staff Reporter • 28 Jul 2009

There is increased demand for new homes in Australia, the Housing Industry Association (HIA) has said. READ MORE

CUA set to tackle big banks

by Staff Reporter • 28 Jul 2009

Credit Union Australia (CUA) has hired a new boss and developed a new strategy to compete with the major banks. READ MORE

Sydney most expensive city: Bankwest

by Staff Reporter • 27 Jul 2009

Sydney is the least affordable capital city in Australia, the Second Annual Bankwest Key Worker Housing Affordability... READ MORE

First home buyer activity to continue

by Staff Reporter • 27 Jul 2009

Brokers can expect first time buyer activity to remain after the beefed-up grant expires according to a new consumer... READ MORE

Auction clearance rates slide

by Staff Reporter • 27 Jul 2009

Auction clearance rates slid in almost every capital city this weekend, statistics from Australian property Monitors... READ MORE

Sacked mobile lender speaks out

by Staff Reporter • 27 Jul 2009

A former mobile lender with CBA, Graham Lynham, said he has been made a scapegoat for the bank’s involvement in the... READ MORE

Sydney land values on the rise

by Staff Reporter • 27 Jul 2009

Sydney is Australia’s most expensive capital city to buy land, the Housing Industry Association’s (HIA) latest... READ MORE

PM warns of impending interest rate rise

by Staff Reporter • 27 Jul 2009

In a bid to keep the economy in surplus Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has warned voters that interest rates will rise in... READ MORE