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Brokers' websites a compliance concern

by reporter • 18 Jul 2013

Brokers need to be diligent with their website collateral, Gadens' Jon Denovan has warned.

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Bankwest rewards top brokers

by Jessica Darnbrough • 18 Jul 2013

Bankwest has recognised its top-tier commercial brokers from across the country.

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ASIC bans Perth broker

by Jessica Darnbrough • 18 Jul 2013
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has permanently banned a Perth-based mortgage broker for... READ MORE

Stalwart calls for banking inquiry

by Jessica Darnbrough • 18 Jul 2013
One industry stalwart has thrown his weight behind the recent calls for an inquiry into competition in the Australian... READ MORE

Housing starts fall in March quarter

by Jessica Darnbrough • 18 Jul 2013
Dwelling commencements fell over the March quarter, reinforcing the idea that more work is needed to ensure a home... READ MORE

Days of hot selling seasons are gone

by Jessica Darnbrough • 17 Jul 2013
Spring will not result in a dramatic uplift in buying and selling activity, Liberty’s John Mohnacheff has... READ MORE

Election stalling home buyers

by Jessica Darnbrough • 17 Jul 2013
The upcoming federal election is discouraging potential borrowers from purchasing property, according to a survey by... READ MORE

Lender cuts 1pc from rates

by Jessica Darnbrough • 17 Jul 2013

One of Australia’s non-bank lenders has cut up to 100 basis points from its suite of custom products.

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Falling dollar boosts economy

by Jessica Darnbrough • 17 Jul 2013

The falling Australian dollar is helping to rebalance growth, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has claimed.

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Arrears on the decline

by Jessica Darnbrough • 17 Jul 2013
Arrears on loans underlying Australian prime residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBSs) fell by nine basis points... READ MORE

Units still outperforming houses

by Jessica Darnbrough • 17 Jul 2013
Despite the 'old school' investment preference for houses, units appear to be growing in strength by comparison,... READ MORE

Lender slashes rates by up to 1pc

by Jessica Darnbrough • 16 Jul 2013

One of Australia’s non-bank lenders has cut up to 100 basis points from its suite of custom products.

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Broker share to grow

by Jessica Darnbrough • 16 Jul 2013
Fierce lender competition in the mortgage space should help brokers write greater volumes, one aggregation head has... READ MORE

Lender trims variable rate

by Jessica Darnbrough • 16 Jul 2013

More lenders are starting to reduce their variable rates outside of any movements by the Reserve Bank.

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Brokerage rewards top achievers

by Jessica Darnbrough • 16 Jul 2013
Mortgage Choice has recognised its top performing brokers at the brokerage’s annual national... READ MORE

Further rate cut on the cards

by Jessica Darnbrough • 16 Jul 2013

A run of soft economic data could encourage the Reserve Bank to trim the cash rate again next month.

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Law firm enters SMSF space

by Jessica Darnbrough • 16 Jul 2013
One of Australia’s national law firms has announced plans to offer legal services to self-managed super fund (SMSF)... READ MORE

Australia's most buyer friendly suburbs revealed

by Staff Reporter • 15 Jul 2013
There are now more than 690 suburbs across Australia where it is cheaper to own than rent. New research from RP Data... READ MORE

Specialist lender enters new agreement

by Staff Reporter • 15 Jul 2013
One of Australia’s largest debtor finance providers has entered into a new partnership, heralding a new era for the... READ MORE

Lender moves outside of RBA

by Jessica Darnbrough • 15 Jul 2013
The competition between Australia’s lenders shows no signs of abating, with one cutting the interest on its suite of... READ MORE

Investors saw big returns in May

by Stacey Moseley • 15 Jul 2013

Rents increased across most states in May, with landlords the clear winners, according to new research.

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New home lending on the rise - Jul 2013

by Staff Reporter • 15 Jul 2013
New home lending edged higher in May 2013, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics housing finance... READ MORE

Brokers are technology leaders

by reporter • 12 Jul 2013
Leading mortgage brokers and stakeholders gathered in Sydney yesterday to discuss software and technology, with one... READ MORE

Majority of top brokers don’t pay referral commissions: poll

by reporter • 12 Jul 2013
A majority of Australia’s elite business writers do not have a financial arrangement with their professional referral... READ MORE

Government failing new buyers

by Staff Reporter • 12 Jul 2013
The NSW government is failing to support first home buyers in purchasing a property, according to the Young Agents... READ MORE

ASIC bans rogue broker

by Staff Reporter • 12 Jul 2013
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has banned a Perth-based finance broker for three years... READ MORE

Govt encouraged to launch banking inquiry

by Staff Reporter • 12 Jul 2013
The Customer Owned Banking Association is pushing the government to launch an independent banking... READ MORE

New SMSF product hits market

by Jessica Darnbrough • 11 Jul 2013
One of Australia’s non-bank lenders has launched a new product in the competitive SMSF space. Yesterday, Homeloans... READ MORE

Aussies skip lunch break

by Staff Reporter • 11 Jul 2013
A majority of Australians are taking to eating lunch at their desk or skipping their midday meal entirely. According... READ MORE

Top brokers train in SMSF loans

by Staff Reporter • 11 Jul 2013
In a bid to enhance their skill set, some of Australia’s top mortgage brokers have signed up to the Mortgage &... READ MORE
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