Borrower

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Fees and taxes biggest homebuyer worries
by Staff Reporter • 15 Oct 2013
Fees and taxes top the list of the most common concerns among Australian borrowers, according to a survey by a major... READ MORE
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Rental yields a concern for investors

by Staff Reporter • 14 Oct 2013
Rental yields have begun to decline as housing values rise faster than rental rates, according to research by RP Data. READ MORE
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Mortgage franchise number one in the nation
by Staff Reporter • 9 Oct 2013
For the fifth year running, Smartline has been voted Australia’s number one franchise. READ MORE
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Housing boom just beginning
by Staff Reporter • 9 Oct 2013
With nine per cent growth since May 2012 Australia’s housing boom is just beginning, according to the chief economist... READ MORE
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Long weekend fails to dent buyer demand
by Brendan Wong • 9 Oct 2013
The distractions of the Labour Day long weekend and the NRL grand final did not impact on the Sydney auction market,... READ MORE
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Gov't hands more cash to first home buyers
by Stacey Moseley • 8 Oct 2013
Select first home buyers in one state will be happier after government changes will see an extra $3,000 handed to... READ MORE
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Credit scores now public
by Michael Masterman • 3 Oct 2013
Following years of frustration and uncertainty, borrowers will now receive credit scores from lenders - including... READ MORE
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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. READ MORE
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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
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'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