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RBA flags possible changes to home loan rules
by Staff Reporter • 29 Sep 2014

The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised the possibility of implementing new rules to cool the property market.

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ABS reports strong credit growth, moderate population growth
by Nick Bendel • 29 Sep 2014

Household borrowings of loans have reached record levels, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

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More good news on commissions may be coming: Symond
by Nick Bendel • 26 Sep 2014
Aussie Home Loans executive director James Symond has forecast that more lenders may follow the Commonwealth Bank’s... READ MORE
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Prominent economist sounds alarm over property speculation
by Staff Reporter • 26 Sep 2014
Shane Oliver has warned that the Reserve Bank of Australia could soon take action to deal with the “danger signs”... READ MORE
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Federal inquiry hears call for equity release reform
by Nick Bendel • 26 Sep 2014
ASIC has been urged to lead a regulation and information campaign to make equity release products safer and more... READ MORE
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More than a quarter of new buyers save for at least five years

by Staff Reporter • 26 Sep 2014
First home buyers are struggling to enter the market but are keeping their mortgage repayments under control, according... READ MORE
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Homeloans announces new addition to BDM team
by Staff Reporter • 26 Sep 2014

Homeloans has recruited its fifth BDM in three months and forecast further growth in the coming 12 months.

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Commonwealth Bank announces new commission structure
by Staff Reporter • 25 Sep 2014
The Commonwealth Bank has announced the new commission structure it foreshadowed earlier this... READ MORE
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Brokers tipped to win from ASIC reforms
by Nick Bendel • 25 Sep 2014
The recent tightening of low-doc lending standards has been highlighted as an opportunity to re-engage with a lucrative... READ MORE
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RBA report reveals secrets of big four’s ‘strong profitability’
by Nick Bendel • 25 Sep 2014
Australia’s big four have developed world-class efficiency thanks partly to focusing on mortgages and outsourcing,... READ MORE
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Less waste means better service, says award-winning broker

by Nick Bendel • 25 Sep 2014
Regular efficiency drives have helped a Brisbane broker achieve the highest customer satisfaction ratings in the Aussie... READ MORE
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Vow recruits Glenn Mitchell
by Staff Reporter • 25 Sep 2014
Vow Financial has appointed former MFAA stalwart Glenn Mitchell to the new position of head of commercial and... READ MORE
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Federal inquiry report calls for planning and zoning reform
by Staff Reporter • 25 Sep 2014
A federal review has called for national reforms in an effort to improve inefficient planning and zoning... READ MORE
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ASIC celebrates low-doc success
by Nick Bendel • 24 Sep 2014
ASIC has celebrated the success of its responsible lending laws, which it said have delivered improved outcomes for... READ MORE
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Brokers unconvinced by lenders that buy business
by Nick Bendel • 24 Sep 2014
Brokers are lukewarm on the recent wave of lender cashback offers, with some calling for faster turnarounds and more... READ MORE
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P&N Bank tells federal inquiry to be tougher on big banks
by Nick Bendel • 24 Sep 2014
Confidence in the financial system “could be eroded even further” if the major banks are not “overtly... READ MORE
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GFC marked turning point in land values
by Staff Reporter • 24 Sep 2014
The recent property recovery has widened the gap between prices for land in capital cities and the regions, according... READ MORE
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Tech-savvy borrowers make better clients
by Staff Reporter • 24 Sep 2014

Tablet users have higher savings balances and more products than non-tablet users, according to ING Direct.

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Vow and Resi hold key to Yellow Brick Road profit target
by Nick Bendel • 23 Sep 2014
Yellow Brick Road would be “highly unlikely” to post its first ever profit in 2014/2015 if not for its two recent... READ MORE
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Bank of Queensland settles Storm Financial cases
by Nick Bendel • 23 Sep 2014
Bank of Queensland’s profits will be hit by more than $22 million after it reached a settlement with ASIC over the... READ MORE
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NAB offers $1,000 to new borrowers
by Staff Reporter • 23 Sep 2014
NAB has taken a shot at its big bank rivals after unveiling a temporary $1,000 cashback offer for new... READ MORE
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We need negative gearing: housing lobby
by Staff Reporter • 23 Sep 2014
Restricting access to negative gearing would reduce housing investment and affordability, according to new... READ MORE
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Greater demand for properties in outer suburbs
by Staff Reporter • 23 Sep 2014
Properties in Melbourne’s outer suburbs recorded the shortest timeframe between being listed and sold, according to... READ MORE
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ING Direct voted Australia’s best non-major bank
by Nick Bendel • 22 Sep 2014

Brokers have named ING Direct as Australia’s best non-major lender for the third consecutive year.

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ANZ tells inquiry: make disclosure documents simpler
by Nick Bendel • 22 Sep 2014

ANZ has called for disclosure documents to feature “plain English” and less irrelevant information.

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Govt urged to help banks improve their funding base
by Nick Bendel • 22 Sep 2014
Suncorp Bank has called on the federal government to develop a “national funding strategy” to promote stability and... READ MORE
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Off-the-plan trend hurting first home buyers, says lobby group
by Michael Crawford • 22 Sep 2014

The real estate lobby has criticised the NSW government for a lack of appropriate development across the state.

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Australian First Mortgage appoints new BDM
by Staff Reporter • 22 Sep 2014

Australian First Mortgage has appointed a new BDM for New South Wales brokers.

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Inquiry fears of broker bias dismissed
by Nick Bendel • 19 Sep 2014
Aggregators and franchises have dismissed concerns raised at the Financial System Inquiry that broker recommendations... READ MORE
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Loan Market to keep brokers and planners separate
by Nick Bendel • 19 Sep 2014
Loan Market has taken a stand on convergence by separating its broking business from its new financial planning... READ MORE
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