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Resimac succeeds in RHG takeover

by Staff Reporter • 28 Oct 2013
Resimac has emerged victorious after battling Pepper for the past two months for the acquisition of the former RAMS...READ MORE

Brokers decide who “owns” the client

by Stacey Moseley • 28 Oct 2013

Discussion has erupted after The Adviser revealed an ongoing legal battle over client ownership.

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Non-major lender has plans to expand

by Michael Masterman • 28 Oct 2013
A non-bank lender has moved into new Sydney premises as part of continued expansion plans designed to increase its loan... READ MORE

Brokers 'vulnerable' if SMSFs collapse

by Steven Cross • 25 Oct 2013
Brokers have been wedged into a dangerous position, and could be the scapegoat when market hype over self-managed super... READ MORE

Non-major banks double market share

by Staff Reporter • 25 Oct 2013
The big four banks are losing ground in the fixed rate home loan space, as the non-majors double their market share in... READ MORE

Housing market sentiment drops

by Staff Reporter • 25 Oct 2013

Confidence in the Australian housing market has fallen, according to the latest RP Data research.

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Bank posts record profit

by Staff Reporter • 25 Oct 2013

A non-major lender has posted a 14th consecutive record pre-tax profit for 2012/2013.

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RE/MAX-Vow joint venture signs up first brokers

by Staff Reporter • 25 Oct 2013
Australian Property Finance has announced the first brokers to join the new group looking to leverage of the wide range... READ MORE

Hardship assistance package on offer

by Staff Reporter • 24 Oct 2013

Non-bank lender announces support package for those affected by the current bushfire crisis.

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Non-major to support Better Business for brokers

by Stacey Moseley • 24 Oct 2013
Citi is the latest industry stakeholder to support business growth for brokers by throwing its weight behind The... READ MORE

Rates to hold steady: AMP economist

by Michael Masterman • 24 Oct 2013
A surge in inflation in the September quarter has further reduced the chance of another interest rate cut, according to... READ MORE

Investor group urges borrowers not to fix

by Steven Cross • 24 Oct 2013
While economists have been telling borrowers that now is the time to fix, one investor's group is claiming one more... READ MORE

Home loans most common dispute

by Staff Reporter • 24 Oct 2013
Almost 50 per cent of disputes accepted by the Financial Ombudsmen Service (FOS) in 2012/2013 were about credit... READ MORE

BOQ opens books to ASIC investigation

by Steven Cross • 23 Oct 2013
It has been revealed that 46,000 Bank of Queensland (BOQ) customers have been impacted by a decade-long series of rate... READ MORE

Crackdown on SMSF spruikers

by Staff Reporter • 23 Oct 2013
ASIC has warned SMSF promoters they will be heavily scrutinising any claims made about investment properties involved... READ MORE

Consumer confidence suffers slight drop

by Staff Reporter • 23 Oct 2013
Consumer confidence has dropped in the week to 20 October, according to the Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence... READ MORE

Industry gets behind bushfire victims

by Staff Reporter • 23 Oct 2013
The FBAA has announced it will arrange a collection of clothes, goods and vouchers for the victims of the New South... READ MORE

Business coaching included

by Staff Reporter • 23 Oct 2013

A top aggregator is now offering business coaching and support to its brokers.

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Advisers wary of brokers

by Steven Cross • 22 Oct 2013
While an increasing number of brokers are looking to add self-managed super fund products to their proposition,... READ MORE

Home finance commitments surge

by Staff Reporter • 22 Oct 2013
Although housing finance commitments remain below the decade average, the rate is gradually rising according to a new... READ MORE

Biggest US bank to pay $13bn for role in GFC

by Staff Reporter • 22 Oct 2013
The United States' biggest bank, JP Morgan, will pay over US$13 billion for its part in the collapse of the US economy,... READ MORE

Lender breaks into Asian retail market

by Staff Reporter • 22 Oct 2013
Australian lender, Pepper Group has added to their extensive suite of products, buying a Korean bank in a move to break... READ MORE

Land sales spike nationally

by Staff Reporter • 22 Oct 2013
The volume of residential land sales increased 18.2 per cent in the June 2013 quarter, according to the latest HIA-RP... READ MORE

Hire PAs, not brokers

by Stacey Moseley and Steven Cross • 21 Oct 2013
One leading trainer has claimed that the brokers of tomorrow are the PAs and admin staff of... READ MORE

FHBs to surge in 2014

by Brendan Wong • 21 Oct 2013
First home buyers (FHBs) are set to make a strong return to the housing market next year, with numbers to rise by 21... READ MORE

Prudential standards open for debate

by Staff Reporter • 21 Oct 2013
The Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) has welcomed the release for public consultation of draft amendments to... READ MORE

Pepper prices $350M RMBS issue

by Staff Reporter • 21 Oct 2013
Pepper and joint lead managers, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and National Australia Bank, have confirmed that the... READ MORE

Tide turning for top end market

by Brendan Wong • 21 Oct 2013
New figures reveal that the tide may be turning for Australia’s top suburbs, with signs the market is... READ MORE

What your home says about you

by Staff Reporter • 18 Oct 2013
Rams has launched an interactive personality quiz to identify to Australians, ‘what your home says about... READ MORE

ASIC 'too harsh' on banned broker

by Steven Cross • 18 Oct 2013
The six-month ban placed on a South Australian broker has been labelled as heavy handed by the industry and various... READ MORE
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