Powered by MOMENTUM MEDIA
lawyers weekly logo
Advertisement

Breaking News

default image

Top broker urges govt to embrace high LVRs
by Nick Bendel • 4 Apr 2014
One of Australia’s leading brokerages has urged the government not to reduce maximum LVRs. READ MORE
default image

Aggregators challenged by rising broker numbers
by Nick Bendel • 4 Apr 2014
One aggregator has warned that industry growth has created bottlenecks in broker support services. READ MORE
default image

Lender cuts application fees
by Staff Reporter • 4 Apr 2014
A leading non-bank lender has extended a special offer that could save clients almost $2,000. READ MORE
default image

NAB chief executive resigns
by Staff Reporter • 3 Apr 2014
NAB chief executive Cameron Clyne has announced he will retire in four months. READ MORE
default image

Broker to sell lead generation franchises
by Nick Bendel • 3 Apr 2014
A broker is offering partnerships in a lead generation business he says has boosted his volumes by 50 per cent. READ MORE
default image

Who will be crowned Australia’s best brokerage?
by Staff Reporter • 3 Apr 2014
Leading industry groups have just three weeks left to nominate themselves as the country’s best brokerage. READ MORE
default image

Aussie tells PM: we need a long-term housing plan
by Nick Bendel • 3 Apr 2014
Aussie Home Loans has urged the federal government to help first home buyers by including 10-year housing development... READ MORE
default image

The future of mortgages: faster, simpler, online
by Nick Bendel • 3 Apr 2014
The Commonwealth Bank has held out the vision of 24-hour mortgage settlements. READ MORE
default image

Specialist lender cuts rates
by Staff Reporter • 3 Apr 2014
Investec Australia has reduced the interest rates on its tailored home loan offering for independent financial... READ MORE
default image

Banned broker fights back against ASIC
by Nick Bendel • 2 Apr 2014
A former broker has revealed he has spent more than $40,000 on legal fees to overturn a lifetime ban by ASIC. READ MORE
default image

Lender announces new LVR tiers
by Staff Reporter • 2 Apr 2014
One non-major bank has introduced new LVR tiers, effective immediately. READ MORE
default image

Give our kids finance lessons, govt urged
by Nick Bendel • 2 Apr 2014
Teaching financial literacy at schools will produce a fairer and more competitive financial system, according to Yellow... READ MORE
default image

Property values keep going up, up, up
by Staff Reporter • 2 Apr 2014
RP Data has forecast a cooling in the housing market, with Sydney property values now almost 16 per cent higher than... READ MORE
default image

Mum and dad buyers drive record investor activity
by Staff Reporter • 2 Apr 2014
Investor activity has reached record levels, according to AFG’s latest monthly statistics. READ MORE
default image

RBA cash rate announcement - Apr 2014
by Staff Reporter • 1 Apr 2014
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the outcome of its monthly board meeting. READ MORE
default image

Major Lender of the Year revealed
by John Bastick • 1 Apr 2014
Over 650 brokers have given their feedback on the big four banks to reveal which is best servicing the needs of... READ MORE
default image

CBA shows first home buyers the money
by Nick Bendel • 1 Apr 2014
The Commonwealth Bank has responded to a “very high” demand for loans from first home buyers by extending a $1,000... READ MORE
default image

Big banks come under fire again
by Nick Bendel • 1 Apr 2014
Some brokers have defended the big four banks after they were attacked by another industry association. READ MORE
default image

High-speed rail will help first home buyers: real estate boss
by Nick Bendel • 1 Apr 2014
Australia’s proposed high-speed rail link could “solve the affordability issue in Sydney” and boost regional... READ MORE
default image

Investor group warns brokers about SMSF advice
by Katarina Taurian • 1 Apr 2014
Mortgage brokers have been warned about unlawfully giving SMSF advice. READ MORE
default image

ASIC told to back off
by Nick Bendel • 31 Mar 2014
Large numbers of brokers are convinced that ASIC holds brokers to higher standards than lenders. READ MORE
default image

Is it really becoming harder to buy a home?
by Nick Bendel • 31 Mar 2014
The verdict is in and it’s inconclusive: homes are becoming less affordable – but they’re also becoming more... READ MORE
default image

Regulator gives big tick to MFAA
by Nick Bendel • 31 Mar 2014
One of Australia’s key regulators has praised the MFAA for setting higher standards than the law demands. READ MORE
default image

Half our clients may want SMSF advice, says Sydney firm
by Nick Bendel • 31 Mar 2014
Plan2day has responded to the boom in SMSFs by adding a superannuation arm to its business. READ MORE
default image

Home buyer confidence falls in March
by Staff Reporter • 31 Mar 2014
Reduced first home buyer numbers and cost of living pressure are undermining home buyer confidence, a key industry... READ MORE