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Brisbane booms but three capitals fail to beat inflation rate
by Staff reporter • 27 Feb 2015
Melbourne has been overtaken as Australia’s second fastest-growing property market, according to the Australian... READ MORE
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National mortgage group adds 50 new brokers
by Emma Ryan • 26 Feb 2015
Mortgage Choice has revealed that its recruitment incentive program has led to 50 new brokers joining the group over... READ MORE
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Accountants lobby govt for loan guarantee scheme
by Staff reporter • 26 Feb 2015
The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) is urging the federal government to introduce a state-backed loan guarantee... READ MORE
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Lender’s rate cuts save borrowers up to 55 basis points
by Staff reporter • 26 Feb 2015
Better Mortgage Management has reduced interest rates on both its alt-doc and specialist loans, saving borrowers up to... READ MORE
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Prepare for pain as market enters ‘uncharted waters’
by Staff reporter • 26 Feb 2015
One prominent property analyst has criticised the Reserve Bank's recent rate cut and warned that some buyers will... READ MORE
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People’s Choice named 2014 Credit Union of the Year
by Staff reporter • 26 Feb 2015
People’s Choice Credit Union is celebrating after picking up the 2014 Credit Union of the Year award at the Roy... READ MORE
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Non-majors outpaced big four growth in 2014
by Staff reporter • 25 Feb 2015
New figures from the prudential regulator have revealed Australia’s non-majors grew their residential loan books at... READ MORE
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Lender says non-banks must merge
by Emma Ryan, James Mitchell • 25 Feb 2015
Barnes Home Loans executive director Janelle Rayner has urged non-bank lenders to join forces to combat the strength of... READ MORE
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La Trobe trims commercial rates
by Staff reporter • 25 Feb 2015
One of Australia’s leading credit specialists has slashed its commercial rates by approximately 1 per cent. READ MORE
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Top growth cities of past decade don’t include Sydney
by Staff reporter • 25 Feb 2015
Red-hot Sydney is only middle of the pack when it comes to house price appreciation over the past 10 years. READ MORE
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COBA names independent chair
by Staff reporter • 25 Feb 2015
The Customer Owned Banking Association has announced Wendy Machin as the independent chair of its board. READ MORE
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ASIC sends $19m message to brokers
by Staff reporter • 24 Feb 2015
ASIC has issued a warning to brokers who fail to comply with responsible lending laws, following a “landmark” legal... READ MORE
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Specialist lender cuts rates by 70 points
by Staff reporter • 24 Feb 2015
Pepper has reduced interest rates by up to 70 basis points across its specialist and near-prime home loan products. READ MORE
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Mortgage Ezy slashes rates to 3.99pc
by Staff reporter • 24 Feb 2015
A non-bank lender has reduced its home loan rates to as low as 3.99 per cent as part of the latest interest rate... READ MORE
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Sydney mortgage event to tackle technology
by Staff reporter • 24 Feb 2015
Former RESI chief executive Lisa Montgomery will chair the 10th Annual Loan Origination Excellence 2015 event in Sydney... READ MORE
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Bank profit falls in low-rate environment
by Staff reporter • 24 Feb 2015
One Australian lender has recorded a fall in profits in the six months to 31 December last year. READ MORE
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National real estate group moves into mortgage broking
by Nick Bendel • 23 Feb 2015
A 300-office real estate group has started searching for a chief executive to manage its new finance business. READ MORE
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Sydney property boom locks out new homebuyers
by Nick Bendel • 23 Feb 2015
A leading property analyst claims it is now “virtually impossible” for the average Sydney family to afford a home... READ MORE
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FBAA announces new alliance
by Staff reporter • 23 Feb 2015
The FBAA has paired up with a telecommunications company, aiming to benefit existing members. READ MORE
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Regional named Business Bank of the Year
by Staff reporter • 23 Feb 2015
Bendigo Bank has been named Business Bank of the Year at Roy Morgan Research's Customer Satisfaction Awards, held last... READ MORE
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Overseas buyers increase supply, keep prices low
by Nick Bendel • 23 Feb 2015
Tony Abbott’s plan to tighten the rules around foreign investment in residential real estate has been slammed by a... READ MORE
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Better Business Awards: winners revealed
by James Mitchell • 20 Feb 2015
Sixteen mortgage professionals from across the state of Victoria were announced as winners at The Adviser’s Better... READ MORE
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Credit reporting takes effect
by Staff reporter • 20 Feb 2015
Lenders will soon be able to assess more of their clients’ credit history than previously, following last year’s... READ MORE
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Borrowers warned about new peer-to-peer lenders
by Staff reporter • 20 Feb 2015
The Customer Owned Banking Association says the peer-to-peer lending market is open to new players, but has warned... READ MORE
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RBA to assess impact of APRA lending guidance
by Emma Ryan • 20 Feb 2015
The Reserve Bank of Australia has emphasised its “careful monitoring” of the Australian lending landscape by... READ MORE