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Landmark transaction completed using new system

by Nick Bendel • 16 Mar 2015

Australia’s emerging electronic conveyancing network has recorded a new milestone after another state made its first...READ MORE

Voters to decide on plan for 2.25pc vendor duty

by Staff reporter • 16 Mar 2015

A new property tax will reportedly cool the Sydney market and make life easier for first home buyers.

World’s most ethical companies include two Aussie banks

by Staff reporter • 16 Mar 2015

National Australia Bank and Teachers Mutual Bank have been named as two of the most ethical banks in the world for the... READ MORE

$195m broker crowned best in Qld

by Huntley Mitchell • 13 Mar 2015

The director of a Brisbane-based wealth management group has been named Queensland’s Broker of the Year at The... READ MORE

Tech expert cautions brokers on app development

by Huntley Mitchell • 13 Mar 2015

One tech expert has cautioned brokers about using the wrong type of technology to build their business.

Aussie launches new credit-scoring tool to help generate leads

by Staff reporter • 13 Mar 2015

Aussie Home Loans has teamed up with a global business intelligence company to provide customers free access to their... READ MORE

AMP appoints new state manager

by Staff reporter • 13 Mar 2015

AMP Bank has appointed Laurie Duffus as its state manager for third-party distribution in Victoria, South Australia and... READ MORE

Real estate agents say crash coming as prices keep rising

by Staff reporter • 13 Mar 2015

A majority of real estate agents believe home ownership is becoming increasingly unattainable, while one-third have... READ MORE

Woolworths to provide ‘real alternative’ to the majors

by James Mitchell • 12 Mar 2015

Woolworths Money, the financial services arm of Australia’s biggest retail group, looks set to enter the Australian... READ MORE

Lender scraps mortgage insurance and credit scoring

by Staff reporter • 12 Mar 2015

Resimac Financial Services has announced that mortgages with LVRs of up to 80 per cent will no longer need... READ MORE

Vow grows lender panel

by James Mitchell • 12 Mar 2015

Vow Financial has announced that a specialist mortgage manager has joined its growing panel of lenders.

WA and Queensland most popular with FHBs

by Staff reporter • 12 Mar 2015

Queensland and Western Australia have the highest level of first home buyers, according to new research by Mortgage... READ MORE

Higher prices mean fewer listings

by Staff reporter • 12 Mar 2015

Listings have declined in five of Australia’s eight capital cities during the past year.

Tribunal upholds life ban for Victorian broker

by Staff reporter • 11 Mar 2015

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) has upheld ASIC's decision to permanently ban Rudy Noel Frugtniet, a former... READ MORE

Lender increases upfront commissions by 30 basis points

by James Mitchell • 11 Mar 2015

One of Australia’s leading non-bank lenders has announced a 30 basis point increase to its upfront... READ MORE

ASIC bans Charterhill boss for two years

by James Mitchell, Nick Bendel • 11 Mar 2015

The man behind a collapsed financial services group that offered mortgage broking and property investment advice has... READ MORE

Broker group rolls out new white-label products

by Staff reporter • 11 Mar 2015

One of Australia’s leading broking groups announced a national rollout of its new white-label product suite with... READ MORE

Consumers in the dark about who they’re really banking with

by Staff reporter • 11 Mar 2015

New research shows the majority of Australians are unaware that the big four banks have a significant share of... READ MORE

FHBs ‘copping a bashing’, says Symond

by James Mitchell • 11 Mar 2015

Aussie founder John Symond has spoken out again about the dire situation of Australian first home buyers, who he says... READ MORE

Broker invests thousands in client-focused app

by Huntley Mitchell • 10 Mar 2015

A Brisbane-based broker has launched his own mobile app designed to give customers expert advice on how to secure their... READ MORE

Broking group 'may have traded whilst insolvent'

by Nick Bendel • 10 Mar 2015

New concerns have been raised about whether the highly diversified group caught in a $19.1 million collapse may have... READ MORE

Bank extends broker referral program

by Staff reporter • 10 Mar 2015

ING Direct has announced that it has extended its broker referral program to include its superannuation arm, Living... READ MORE

APF releases property market app

by Staff reporter • 10 Mar 2015

Australian Property Finance (APF) has launched a free iPhone and iPad app for anyone with a keen interest in the... READ MORE

Foreign investor crackdown 'long overdue'

by Staff reporter • 10 Mar 2015

The forced sale of a $39 million Sydney mansion connected to a Chinese billionaire has won approval from a... READ MORE