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Auction activity to lift rates

by Staff Reporter • 17 Mar 2010

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Non-conforming products make comeback

by Staff Reporter • 16 Mar 2010

Tighter lending criteria from mainstream lenders has pushed up demand for non-conforming products.

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Super investors turn to property

by Staff Reporter • 16 Mar 2010
Superannuation investors are more likely to put any extra money they have into property rather than superannuation, a... READ MORE

Treasury warns of big bank dominance

by Staff Reporter • 16 Mar 2010

Treasury secretary Ken Henry has raised concerns about the increased market power of the major banks.

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Lending revival expected

by Staff Reporter • 16 Mar 2010
Despite a recent drop in Australia’s housing finance figures, borrowing activity is expected to pick up this year... READ MORE

Bankwest appoints new head of business and private banking

by Staff Reporter • 16 Mar 2010
Bankwest’s Mark Reid will leave the bank’s retail arm to take up the position of head of business and private... READ MORE

Refund admits to misleading conduct

by Staff Reporter • 15 Mar 2010
Refund Home Loans (Refund) will have to clarify its relationship with the ACCC to its franchisees after a government... READ MORE

Mortgage Choice calls off Count talks

by Staff Reporter • 15 Mar 2010
Count Financial has confirmed it held preliminary discussion with Mortgage Choice about combining their respective... READ MORE

Strong profit for insurer

by Staff Reporter • 15 Mar 2010
QBE LMI has posted a strong half year financial performance – recording a net profit after tax of $136 million for... READ MORE

Home buyers feel pinch as affordability slides

by Staff Reporter • 15 Mar 2010

Housing affordability has declined for the third consecutive quarter, a new report has found.

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MFAA recognises industry top performers

by Staff Reporter • 15 Mar 2010

The MFAA has honoured the industry’s top performers at the 2010 Excellence Awards on Friday night.

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MFAA expels broker

by Staff Reporter • 15 Mar 2010

An MFAA accredited mortgage consultant and his company have been expelled for misconduct.

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Liberty absorbs rate hike

by Staff Reporter • 12 Mar 2010
Despite the Reserve Bank raising the official cash rate last week, Liberty Financial has announced it will absorb the... READ MORE

Alleged fraudulent broker flees country

by Staff Reporter • 12 Mar 2010
A former mortgage broker, who is currently being investigated for fraud, has fled the country, forcing officials to... READ MORE

Part time brokers get industry leg-up

by Staff Reporter • 12 Mar 2010

Part time brokers worried about the introduction of licensing and ongoing lender volume hurdles can rest easy.

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Rate rises to hurt 50pc of FHB

by Staff Reporter • 12 Mar 2010
More than 40 per cent of first home buyers are experiencing some sort of mortgage stress, a new report has... READ MORE

Investor market thrives as hotspots announced

by Staff Reporter • 12 Mar 2010

Property prices are expected to climb 10 per cent this year, according to McGrath Real Estate.

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Fitch boost for Bendigo and Adelaide

by Staff Reporter • 12 Mar 2010
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s BBB+ credit rating from Fitch Ratings has been upgraded from stable to positive,... READ MORE

Non-bank lenders viable alternative to majors: NMC

by Staff Reporter • 11 Mar 2010
With fear mounting that some of the majors could follow Westpac’s lead and reduce their maximum loan-to-value ratios... READ MORE

HFS eyes expansion through regulation

by Staff Reporter • 11 Mar 2010

Harcourts Financial Services has voiced its support for the industry’s impending move to regulation.

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More construction needed: RBA

by Staff Reporter • 11 Mar 2010
The Reserve Bank of Australia has put out the call for greater construction activity, warning that a housing bubble... READ MORE

Borrowers feel pain of rate rises

by Staff Reporter • 11 Mar 2010

It seems that the four rate rises in six months are starting to have an impact on potential home buyers.

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Westpac dismisses group cull claim

by Staff Reporter • 10 Mar 2010
Westpac has been quick to quash media reports that it will cut the number of broker groups it uses to sell home loans... READ MORE

LJ Hooker supports move towards ‘adviser’

by Staff Reporter • 10 Mar 2010
LJ Hooker has come out in support of the MFAA’s decision to encourage its brokers to become fully qualified... READ MORE

Job ads, confidence soar

by Staff Reporter • 10 Mar 2010
Businesses have managed to shrug off the effects of four interest rate rises in six months, with business confidence... READ MORE

Investors lead mortgage lending

by Staff Reporter • 10 Mar 2010

Property investors are dominating the mortgage market, new data from Australian Finance Group (AFG) has found.

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Aussie to pay unhappy customers

by Staff Reporter • 10 Mar 2010
Aussie Home Loans is so confident in its broker service that the brokerage has vowed to pay any customer that is... READ MORE

New valuation tool improves turnaround times

by Staff Reporter • 10 Mar 2010
In a bid to speed up loan approvals and valuation efficiency and accuracy, Hometrack has launched a new assisted... READ MORE

Brokers favoured advice specialists: FHB

by Staff Reporter • 9 Mar 2010

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Cash-strapped FHBs feel the pinch

by Staff Reporter • 9 Mar 2010
Higher interest rates, tougher lending conditions and the end of the boosted federal government grant are combining to... READ MORE
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