Growth
Advantedge sets sights on volume growth
by Staff Reporter • 23 Apr 2012
Advantedge is looking to win a greater share of white labelled lending through a simplified broker offering.
According... READ MORE
Firstmac investment fund performs well
by Staff Reporter • 23 Apr 2012
Firstmac’s fixed income fund has been yielding some strong results for the company, generating a total return of... READ MORE
Soft market hurts property valuations
by Staff Reporter • 20 Apr 2012
The flat property market is proving a concern for brokers, with many valuations falling short and blowing out... READ MORE
Superfund not as good as property
by Staff Reporter • 20 Apr 2012
Property investment is more than twice as profitable as a balanced superfund, according to property group Raine and... READ MORE
Two more rate cuts on the cards
by Staff Reporter • 19 Apr 2012
Brokers can expect at least two more rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of Australia by the end of the 2012.
The latest RBA... READ MORE
Firstmac signs rugby sponsorship deal
by Staff Reporter • 18 Apr 2012
In a bid to drive its retail presence, Firstmac has entered into a three-year sponsorship deal with the Brisbane... READ MORE
Australians pay down debt at accelerated level
by Staff Reporter • 17 Apr 2012
The investor market may be set to boom again, with new research showing Australians are paying down their debts faster... READ MORE
Self employed given leg up
by Staff Reporter • 16 Apr 2012
Lo doc lending has been given a much needed boost after one lender slashed the interest on its suite of... READ MORE
Rents ease in capital cities
by Staff Reporter • 13 Apr 2012
Investment properties became slightly less attractive yesterday, after new data revealed weekly asking rents across... READ MORE
Sentiment hits historic low
by Staff Reporter • 12 Apr 2012
Consumer sentiment has fallen to a level not seen in 10 years, the latest Westpac Melbourne Institute Index of... READ MORE
Taking control
by Staff Reporter • 11 Apr 2012
MARDEE THOMAS switched from a branded brokerage to 1st Street Home Loans two years ago because she needed to take... READ MORE
Industry body partners credit repair agency
by Staff Reporter • 11 Apr 2012
The FBAA has joined forces with MyCRA Credit Rating Repairs to help educate brokers and consumers on issues around... READ MORE
May rate cut on the cards
by Staff Reporter • 10 Apr 2012
Pressure is mounting on the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to cut the cash rate in May after unexpected hurdles slow... READ MORE
Industry split on fee for service
by Staff Reporter • 5 Apr 2012
According to the latest The Adviser straw poll, almost 60 per cent of all brokers believe the mortgage industry will... READ MORE
Property transactions buoyant
by Staff Reporter • 4 Apr 2012
While some industry stakeholders have been quick to slam the Reserve Bank’s rate decision, others have called it the... READ MORE

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