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Second-tier banks disapprove guarantee change

by Staff Reporter • 3 Feb 2010
Australia’s second-tier lenders have criticised the government’s proposal to level the fee structure of the...READ MORE

Investor market on the rise

by Staff Reporter • 3 Feb 2010
Confirming what most brokers have known for some time, a new report from Westpac has revealed that investors are... READ MORE

Arrears to climb

by Staff Reporter • 3 Feb 2010
Arrears are expected to surge in the coming months as the Reserve Bank continues to tighten rates, a new report has... READ MORE

Macquarie names new aggregator

by Staff Reporter • 3 Feb 2010

After months of speculation, Macquarie Bank has finally revealed the name of its new mortgage aggregator.

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Majors to move in line with RBA rate rise

by Staff Reporter • 2 Feb 2010
NAB has thrown down the gauntlet to other lenders after announcing it would not hike its standard variable home loan... READ MORE

Investor confidence surges in 2009

by Staff Reporter • 2 Feb 2010

Investors are not deterred by the current rising interest rate environment, a new study has found.

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Slump in job figures won’t stop rate rise

by Staff Reporter • 2 Feb 2010
The Reserve Bank is expected to lift the official cash rate today despite evidence that suggests the labour market is... READ MORE

Australians optimistic about house prices

by Staff Reporter • 1 Feb 2010

Despite three consecutive rate rises, most Australians remain optimistic about the future of the property market.

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GFC strikes off no deposit mortgages

by Staff Reporter • 1 Feb 2010
The global financial crisis has killed the no deposit mortgage, as lenders continue to tighten lending restrictions... READ MORE

Rate rise imminent: AMP

by Staff Reporter • 1 Feb 2010
The Reserve Bank is expected to raise rates for the fourth consecutive time when it meets tomorrow, amid evidence that... READ MORE

Up-graders to dominate in 2010

by Staff Reporter • 1 Feb 2010
Up-graders will be a force to be reckoned with in 2010, according to the LJ Hooker/BIS Shrapnel Residential Property... READ MORE

Feb rate rise could cripple weak mortgage market

by Staff Reporter • 1 Feb 2010
The Reserve Bank is under increasing pressure to keep the official cash rate on hold as evidence has emerged that the... READ MORE

Rental rates ease; house prices soar

by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2010
Rental rates are falling on the back of increased home buyer activity, PRDnationwide’s latest Quarterly Economic &... READ MORE

Brokers unhappy with aggregator software

by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2010
Almost two thirds of all brokers are dissatisfied with their aggregator’s technology platform, a new poll has... READ MORE

Still a place for LMI: QBE LMI

by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2010
QBE LMI chief executive Ian Graham has dismissed claims that the role of LMIs has been marginalised on the back of... READ MORE

Government buys $3.4b RMBS

by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2010
The federal government announced yesterday that it would provide five home lenders with a pipeline of funding to... READ MORE

Smartline offers brokers additional revenue

by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2010
In a bid to ramp up its competitive position in the mortgage market, Smartline will offer finance leasing to its 200... READ MORE

Inflation figures support rate rise

by Staff Reporter • 28 Jan 2010

The latest inflation figures have increased the possibility of a fourth consecutive interest rate rise.

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No more rate rises: HIA

by Staff Reporter • 28 Jan 2010
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has warned the Reserve Bank not to raise the official cash rate when it meets... READ MORE

Professional brokers to capture market share

by Staff Reporter • 28 Jan 2010
Licensed mortgage brokers will win a greater market share following the implementation of legislation, MFAA chief... READ MORE

House price growth surges to 6 yr high

by Staff Reporter • 28 Jan 2010
Unprecedented demand from first home buyers and upgraders has helped 2009 post the strongest annual house price growth... READ MORE

Fixed rate popularity slides

by Staff Reporter • 28 Jan 2010

Demand for fixed rate home loans has dropped to a seven year low, according to Mortgage Choice.

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Resi launches new communication platform

by Staff Reporter • 27 Jan 2010
Resi Mortgage Corporation has launched an integrated social networking platform that will help property buyers enter... READ MORE

IMF figures to impact rates decision

by Staff Reporter • 27 Jan 2010
An upgraded forecast by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to impact the Reserve Bank’s decision to... READ MORE

Banking satisfaction slides

by Staff Reporter • 27 Jan 2010
Customer satisfaction levels among all the majors have dropped significantly over the last year, new data from TNS... READ MORE

Majors to undercut RBA

by Staff Reporter • 27 Jan 2010
Interest rates are predicted to rise by 1 percentage point this year, however the majors are expected to absorb 0.3 per... READ MORE

Mutuals push for market share

by Staff Reporter • 27 Jan 2010
Recent data from Canstar Cannex has revealed that some credit unions and mutual building societies actually offer... READ MORE

Ballast adds FirstMac to panel

by Staff Reporter • 27 Jan 2010
Independent aggregator Ballast has signed FirstMac to its lender panel to ensure its customers have access to some of... READ MORE

Majors unaffected by US banking regulatory change

by Staff Reporter • 25 Jan 2010
Banking regulatory changes proposed by the US government last week are unlikely to directly impact the future earnings... READ MORE

Vendors to foot inspection bill

by Staff Reporter • 25 Jan 2010

Vendors, rather than homebuyers, will soon be forced to pay for building and pest inspections.

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