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Broker of the Year announced

by Jessica Darnbrough • 5 Aug 2013

Australia’s Broker of the Year has been revealed at the 2013 Australian Broking Awards.

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Sydney home approvals highest in a decade

by Staff Reporter • 5 Aug 2013

Home approvals and completions in Sydney are at their highest levels in nearly 10 years.

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RE/MAX launches financial services arm

by Staff Reporter • 5 Aug 2013

In a bid to broaden its service offering, RE/MAX Australia has launched a new finance arm.

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Variable rate demand hits new low

by Staff Reporter • 5 Aug 2013

Demand for basic variable rate home loans has hit a historic low, according to new research.

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Aggregator launches new platform

by Jessica Darnbrough • 5 Aug 2013
One of Australia’s aggregators has launched a new software platform that allows brokers to access training and tools... READ MORE

FBAA calls for conference support

by reporter • 5 Aug 2013
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) has urged brokers and stakeholders to get behind the... READ MORE

Australians moving away from debt

by Jessica Darnbrough • 2 Aug 2013
The Australian psyche has undergone a fundamental shift in recent years, ING DIRECT’s chief executive Vaughn Richtor... READ MORE

Consumer confidence surges 7pc

by Reporter • 2 Aug 2013

Consumer confidence has reached its highest level since the beginning of the global financial crisis.

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Borrowers divided over rates

by Reporter • 2 Aug 2013
Borrowers are split over whether or not the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will cut the official cash rate when the... READ MORE

MFAA welcomes new president

by Reporter • 2 Aug 2013

The Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) has welcomed a new president to the industry body.

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Capital city values on the rise

by Reporter • 2 Aug 2013

Capital city dwelling values climbed 1.9 per cent over the month of July, according to new research.

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Brokers disappointed with social media

by reporter • 1 Aug 2013
While a majority of mortgage brokers are using social media sites to promote their businesses, few are seeing bottom... READ MORE

Little doubt market is in upswing: RE/MAX

by Reporter • 1 Aug 2013

Investors can still expect a positive market surge through the next couple of seasons.

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Lower rates unlikely to affect housing market

by Reporter • 1 Aug 2013
Lower mortgage rates are unlikely to increase the level of activity in the property market, RP Data’s Cameron Kusher... READ MORE

Brokerage volunteers at OzHarvest event

by Reporter • 1 Aug 2013
One of Australia’s Top 25 Brokerages recently threw its support behind an event that aims to raise public awareness... READ MORE

Support critical for new recruits

by Jessica Darnbrough • 31 Jul 2013
Just as recruitment, or a lack thereof, remains a key concern for the industry, so too does support for new... READ MORE

Brokerage grows settlements in sluggish market

by Reporter • 31 Jul 2013
One of Australia’s brokerages has recorded a stellar sales year, with settlements jumping 8 per cent on the year... READ MORE

Non-bank takes knife to fees

by Reporter • 31 Jul 2013
A non-bank lender has enhanced its proposition in the specialist lending sector after slashing the fees on its alt doc... READ MORE

Further rate cut needed

by Reporter • 31 Jul 2013
A further cash rate cut will provide cautious consumers with the kick they need to move back into the property market,... READ MORE

Building approvals slump in June

by Reporter • 31 Jul 2013
The residential construction industry remains vulnerable, with figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics... READ MORE

Branded businesses to claw more market share

by Jessica Darnbrough • 30 Jul 2013

Branded businesses will continue to grow and take more market share, one aggregation head has claimed.

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Aggregator adds to BDM team

by Reporter • 30 Jul 2013
In a bid to improve its support for brokers, one of Australia’s aggregators has bolstered its team of business... READ MORE

Record numbers to attend ABAs

by Reporter • 30 Jul 2013
The third annual Australian Broking Awards is set to host more attendees than ever before, with more than 450 of the... READ MORE

WA market back to pre-GFC best

by Reporter • 30 Jul 2013
The Western Australia property market is bouncing back to life, according to two of Australia’s elite business... READ MORE

FBAA calls for LMI portability

by Reporter • 30 Jul 2013

The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) has called for mortgage insurance to be “overhauled”.

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Bank cuts over 1pc from SVR

by Jessica Darnbrough • 29 Jul 2013
One of Australia’s banks has significantly increased its borrower discount, offering buyers up to 110 basis points... READ MORE

Rents outstrip home value growth

by Reporter • 29 Jul 2013
Rental growth has outstripped home value growth since the onset of the financial crisis, new research has... READ MORE

YBR responds to ASIC concerns

by Reporter • 29 Jul 2013
Yellow Brick Road Finance has changed the way it authorises companies and individuals to offer loan advice after the... READ MORE

Aussie John honoured at awards

by Reporter • 29 Jul 2013
Aussie executive chairman John Symond has been honoured for his continued philanthropic interest in children’s causes... READ MORE

Residential construction falls by 10 per cent

by Rebecca De Britt • 29 Jul 2013
New residential construction has plummeted in every state except Western Australia, according PRDnationwide’s recent... READ MORE
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