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Regulators powerless to stop scammers

by Steven Cross • 2 Oct 2013
With ASIC refusing to take responsibility, and Victoria's Consumer Affairs department claiming it has done its part, it...READ MORE

Better Business Awards nominations now open

by Stacey Moseley • 2 Oct 2013
Nominations are now open for the inaugural, state-based Better Business Awards which will be held as part of the Better... READ MORE

ANZ leading the charge

by Michael • 2 Oct 2013
New figures from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) show that ANZ is growing its mortgage books... READ MORE

Capital city index records new high

by Michael Masterman & Stacey Moseley • 2 Oct 2013
Sydney and Melbourne house prices are the driving force behind an increase in average capital city dwelling values,... READ MORE

Originator extends risk fee special

by Staff Reporter • 2 Oct 2013

A top 10 originator has extended its risk fee special for alt doc/lo doc loans until 31 October 2013.

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RBA rate announcement - Oct 2013

by Staff Reporter • 1 Oct 2013

The RBA has announced the outcome of its monthly board meeting.

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Non-majors trump big four for satisfaction

by Michael Masterman • 1 Oct 2013

Australian consumers have rated the non-majors superior to the big four banks, mozo.com.au have revealed.

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Pepper commits support to brokers

by Staff Reporter • 1 Oct 2013
Pepper has today announced it will partner The Better Business Summit in 2014 - a unique initiative to empower broker... READ MORE

Rates to remain unchanged

by Staff Reporter • 1 Oct 2013
The RBA is expected to leave interest rates unchanged at today's board meeting, according to a leading... READ MORE

Football fails to subdue buyers

by Brendan Wong • 1 Oct 2013
The AFL Grand Final over the weekend did not deter buyers in Melbourne, despite a significantly lower number of... READ MORE

Major bank backs Vision’s back office

by Staff Reporter • 1 Oct 2013
Westpac has rewarded Vision Aggregation’s ‘Super Back Office’ with a platinum award, ensuring all loans processed... READ MORE

Comparison sites an opportunity, not threat

by Steven Cross • 30 Sep 2013
Despite the presence of online comparison websites, a major brokerage has claimed the online channel won't impact... READ MORE

Rates to remain unchanged: HSBC economist

by Michael Masterman • 30 Sep 2013

The Reserve Bank (RBA) is expected to leave interest rates unchanged at this week’s board meeting READ MORE

Broker charged with five offences

by Staff Reporter • 30 Sep 2013
A South Australian mortgage broker has been charged with five counts of providing false or misleading information to... READ MORE

Claes receives top honour

by Staff Reporter • 30 Sep 2013
A top female executive from one of the non-major banks has been honoured by being named a finalist in the prestigious... READ MORE

Further dismissal of 'bubble' talk: McGrath

by Steven Cross • 30 Sep 2013
The head of a leading real estate group has delivered a smackdown to ‘experts’ who are claiming that Sydney’s... READ MORE

Media commentators safe from NCCP laws

by Steven Cross • 27 Sep 2013
While brokers are restricted in what they can and can’t say, due to National Consumer Credit Protection Act (NCCP)... READ MORE

Risky investment strategies on the rise

by Staff Reporter • 27 Sep 2013
While low interest rates are tempting to borrowers, Consumer Affairs Victoria has warned homebuyers they... READ MORE

Election result drives confidence: economy wrap

by Michael Masterman • 27 Sep 2013
The official cash rate remained unchanged in September at 2.5 per cent after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) judged... READ MORE

AFL final dashes auction hopes

by Brendan Wong • 27 Sep 2013
Melbourne is set for a significantly quieter weekend of auctions as sellers seek to avoid the clash with the AFL Grand... READ MORE

Lender slashes fixed rate

by Michael Masterman • 27 Sep 2013
A leading mutual has cut the interest rate on its one-year fixed rate home loan to 4.49 per cent... READ MORE

Known scammer linked to latest lead con

by Steven Cross • 26 Sep 2013
A notorious scammer who has targeted the mortgage and real estate industries has been linked to the recent swindling of... READ MORE

New lead generation scam targets brokers

by Steven Cross • 26 Sep 2013
A new scam operated by the 'company' Leads with a Difference has caught out one unsuspecting broker, who claimed he... READ MORE

Great time to be a broker

by Steven Cross • 26 Sep 2013
With increasingly aggressive lenders vying for dominance of the mortgage market and buyer numbers increasing, now is... READ MORE

'Property bubble’ unlikely: Kolenda

by Staff Reporter • 26 Sep 2013
Speculation about a housing ‘bubble’ in Australia doesn’t align with overall consumer demand for housing finance,... READ MORE

Aussie buyers choose location over looks

by Brendan Wong • 26 Sep 2013
When it comes to choosing a home, Australian buyers value a property's location over its condition, according to new... READ MORE

Low rates hitting first home buyers

by Staff Reporter • 26 Sep 2013
Record low interest rates are pricing first home buyers out of the market, according to John Edwards, founder of... READ MORE

Top brokers say agents are best referrers

by Michael Masterman • 25 Sep 2013
More top brokers believe real estate agents are their best referral partners, according to a survey of elite... READ MORE

Mentoring program now offered for recruits

by Stacey Moseley • 25 Sep 2013
Recognising a need to offer young recruits a pathway into the industry, a specialist training company has launched a... READ MORE

Wide Bay discounts fixed rate

by Steven Cross • 25 Sep 2013
A non-bank lender has launched a new discounted fixed-rate product as part of its long-term expansion strategy into the... READ MORE
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