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Building society plans to become a bank
by Staff Reporter • 23 Dec 2014
Wide Bay Australia will seek shareholder approval to change its name to Auswide Bank at a general meeting on 20...READ MORE
Real estate group announces mortgage broking play
by Nick Bendel • 22 Dec 2014
Hockingstuart has revealed plans to move into broking after opening three other diversified businesses in the past 12... READ MORE
Banks call for immediate APRA action
by Staff Reporter • 22 Dec 2014
Australia's prudential regulator has been reminded that it doesn't need government approval to implement new banking... READ MORE
First home buyer survey reveals surprising results
by Nick Bendel • 22 Dec 2014
Saving for a house deposit has become easier in almost every capital city during the past five years – with two... READ MORE
'No underlying systemic issue' with valuations: ValEx
by Nick Bendel • 19 Dec 2014
ValEx has defended itself against industry attacks and revealed that less than one per cent of valuations get... READ MORE
Aggregator reaches extraordinary milestone
by Staff Reporter • 19 Dec 2014
AFG has grown its loan book to $100 billion after recently celebrating 20 years in business.
READ MOREBig four bank praises strength of Australian financial system
by Nick Bendel • 19 Dec 2014
ANZ has revealed it will make a new submission to the Financial System Inquiry and hinted it may oppose one of the... READ MORE
Australia's most popular suburbs revealed
by Staff Reporter • 19 Dec 2014
Adelaide has taken the lead as the nation's best market for property sellers, according to the latest report from a... READ MORE
WA leads the way as national population grows 1.6pc
by Nick Bendel • 19 Dec 2014
Australia's population growth has slowed but is still above the long-term average.
READ MOREClarification
by Staff Reporter • 19 Dec 2014
The Adviser published a story on 18 December titled ‘ASIC survey finds many people still not sold on... READ MORE
Teachers Mutual Bank unveils 98pc LVR construction loan
by Nick Bendel • 18 Dec 2014
One bank has unveiled an innovative home loan option, while another bank has made what may be the last fixed-rate cut... READ MORE
Aggregators voice concern about training
by Nick Bendel • 18 Dec 2014
Aussie Home Loans has responded after industry leaders identified training and retention as a critical issue.
READ MOREASIC survey finds many people still not sold on brokers
by Nick Bendel • 18 Dec 2014
Most middle-aged Australians use a broker, but younger and older borrowers don't bother to seek independent... READ MORE
Investors cautioned about high-end property
by Staff Reporter • 18 Dec 2014
With rental yields contracting in many of Australia's capital cities, one property research firm has warned investors... READ MORE
New third-party lender scores 'first major deal'
by Staff Reporter • 18 Dec 2014
Chifley Securities has announced the completion of a $25 million refinancing arrangement put together by a... READ MORE
Queensland-based broker loses AFSL
by Staff Reporter • 17 Dec 2014
ASIC has cancelled the AFS licence of a Queensland-based financial planning group that offered mortgage broking... READ MORE
Brokers turn smartphones into lead generation tools
by Huntley Mitchell • 17 Dec 2014
Two of Australia's best young brokers have revealed how a popular social media app has increased their referrals and... READ MORE
RBA gives first hint of 2015 rate cut
by Nick Bendel • 17 Dec 2014
The Reserve Bank of Australia has discussed the possibility of a rate reduction in 2015 but still believes "a period of... READ MORE
Lending stats paint mixed picture of owner-occupied market
by Nick Bendel • 17 Dec 2014
Mortgage finance growth has slowed sharply during the past 12 months, according to new data.
READ MOREProperty buyers could save thousands before Christmas
by Staff Reporter • 17 Dec 2014
Smart investors have a small window of opportunity to nab festive-season property bargains, according to one leading... READ MORE
Association continues to grow membership base
by Huntley Mitchell • 17 Dec 2014
The FBAA has reported a 32 per cent growth in memberships for 2013/2014 after growing 33 per cent in the previous... READ MORE
Tipping competition winner announced
by Staff Reporter • 16 Dec 2014
One broker has seen off competition from more than 300 rivals to claim the title of the industry's best football... READ MORE
Valuers defend themselves against broker attacks
by Nick Bendel • 16 Dec 2014
Valuers believe they are often the target of unfair criticism, even though they concede their profession is "definitely... READ MORE
APRA asked to investigate valuations
by Staff Reporter • 16 Dec 2014
The FBAA has said it will ask APRA to investigate how mortgage valuations are calculated.
READ MORECentury 21 Home Loans lands star recruit
by Nick Bendel • 16 Dec 2014
One of Australia's best young brokers has left his company to strike out on his own, both as an independent and as a... READ MORE
Conflicting mortgage data confuses debate
by Staff Reporter • 16 Dec 2014
Fixed-rate loans are either becoming more popular or less popular, depending on whose figures you believe.
READ MOREProposed SMSF ban labelled 'unhelpful and self-defeating'
by Staff Reporter • 16 Dec 2014
Two prominent groups have slammed the Financial System Inquiry's recommendation to ban direct borrowing by self-managed... READ MORE
December 19 could be biggest settlements day in history
by Nick Bendel • 15 Dec 2014
Brokers, banks and processing companies have been "inundated with mortgages" as pressure builds to convert spring sales... READ MORE
LMI special closing, but 4.63pc variable rate still available
by Nick Bendel • 15 Dec 2014
ING Direct has decided to end its $1 LMI promotion at the end of today, less than a month after it was... READ MORE
Aggregator expands lender panel
by Staff Reporter • 15 Dec 2014
National Mortgage Brokers has added parent company Aussie Home Loans to its lender panel.
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