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Non-major shines in reputation rankings
by Staff reporter • 1 May 2015
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has been named Australia’s most reputable third-party bank as part of an annual global...READ MORE
May rate cut still likely: Westpac
by Staff reporter • 1 May 2015
Westpac chief economist Bill Evans believes the RBA is still on course to cut the cash rate on Tuesday.
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Metro prices growing about twice as fast as regional values
by Staff reporter • 1 May 2015
City brokers have enjoyed substantially larger loan values than their country cousins during the past year, if new data... READ MORE
Bank chief calls for greater transparency in broking
by James Mitchell • 30 Apr 2015
The head of one of Australia's leading banks has flagged bank ownership of mortgage brokers as an area that requires... READ MORE
Major bank praises aggregator following volume surge
by Staff reporter • 30 Apr 2015
One of the big four has praised Vow Financial after the aggregator recorded one of the highest conversion rates with... READ MORE
Lender offers its lowest-ever rate
by Staff reporter • 30 Apr 2015
Non-bank lender Loan Ave has launched its latest rate-cutting campaign for its Platinum three-year fixed-rate... READ MORE
Low rates continue to support property appetite
by Staff reporter • 30 Apr 2015
Property interest remains high despite housing affordability being an increasing concern for FHBs, according to the... READ MORE
Hobart inner-city property five times cheaper than Sydney
by Staff reporter • 30 Apr 2015
Affordable inner-city property still exists in Brisbane and even Melbourne, but is fast becoming impossible to find in... READ MORE
Crazy Sydney market giving brokers pre-approval headaches
by Huntley Mtichell • 29 Apr 2015
Surging Sydney house prices have forced two brokers to develop new strategies to cope with the radically different... READ MORE
Industry newcomer confident after accolade
by Emma Ryan • 29 Apr 2015
The Australian Broking Awards' Best New Office winner for 2014 has credited the award for helping cement its status in... READ MORE
New report highlights risk of mortgage defaults
by Staff reporter • 29 Apr 2015
The amount of income Sydney and Melbourne households are using to pay off their mortgage is rising, signalling a... READ MORE
Broking group generates leads with new video series
by Staff reporter • 29 Apr 2015
One of Australia’s leading branded mortgage groups has launched a new educational video series targeted at... READ MORE
Virgin Money announces new CEO
by Staff reporter • 29 Apr 2015
Virgin Money Australia (VMA) has announced the appointment of Greg Boyle as its new chief executive ahead of its... READ MORE
Wealth group chief suggests alternative to going guarantor
by Huntley Mitchell • 28 Apr 2015
Brokers have been reminded of the risks that first home buyers face if they participate in the rising trend of using... READ MORE
Big four boost broker support
by James Mitchell • 28 Apr 2015
Australia’s major lenders have listened to the needs of mortgage brokers and are investing heavily in their... READ MORE
Chinese buyers set sights on Brisbane
by Staff reporter • 28 Apr 2015
Ausin Group’s decision to open a Brisbane office has provided further evidence that foreign investors may be turning... READ MORE
Major bank says rate cut not likely
by Staff reporter • 28 Apr 2015
One of the big four banks has changed its forecast for the Reserve Bank’s next cash rate decision.
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FBAA partners with national charity group
by Staff reporter • 28 Apr 2015
The industry association has announced its partnership with a charity group that supports Australian Defence Force... READ MORE
Brokerage aims to cash in on ‘extraordinary’ Chinese demand
by Nick Bendel • 27 Apr 2015
One Australian brokerage is betting big on the Asian market after its parent company launched a foreign investor... READ MORE
Award helps broker set new settlement goals
by Emma Ryan • 27 Apr 2015
The broking industry’s 2014 Newcomer of the Year has credited his Australian Broking Award with helping him boost his... READ MORE
Labor ‘can’t be trusted’ over negative gearing
by Elyse Perrau • 27 Apr 2015
Joe Hockey has warned that the federal opposition could make damaging changes to negative gearing if it returns to... READ MORE
Cash rate to fall by 0.75pc, says economist
by Staff reporter • 27 Apr 2015
The Reserve Bank will be under pressure later this year to cut interest rates further should the housing sector... READ MORE
Sydney price growth to slow in 2016
by Staff reporter • 27 Apr 2015
The Sydney boom is running out of steam and will be nothing but a memory in 2016, according to NAB.
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MFAA admits departure from ‘broker’ term was inappropriate
by James Mitchell • 24 Apr 2015
The MFAA has conceded that its decision to discard the term ‘broker’ in favour of ‘credit adviser’ was... READ MORE
Banks happily cutting rates as times change in mortgage space
by Staff reporter • 24 Apr 2015
Average mortgage interest rates decreased across all categories during the second quarter of 2014/2015.
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CPI puts pressure on rate decision
by Staff reporter • 24 Apr 2015
The head of a national mortgage group believes the latest inflation figures could force the RBA to cut the official... READ MORE
Land values facing 'undue upward pressure'
by Staff reporter • 24 Apr 2015
Vacant residential land prices continue to rise with limited supply, with Sydney, Perth and Melbourne leading the way,... READ MORE
Chinese property market on RBA's radar
by Staff reporter • 24 Apr 2015
The Reserve Bank of Australia weighed up housing conditions at home and abroad when pondering whether to reduce rates... READ MORE
Discounting continues as two more lenders drop rates
by Staff reporter • 23 Apr 2015
Fixed rates have fallen below four per cent at one bank, while another lender has unveiled its own record-low... READ MORE
Aggregator partners with no-LMI lender
by Staff reporter • 23 Apr 2015
PLAN Australia brokers have been given a new lending option after the aggregator added a first home buyer specialist to... READ MORE
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