Powered by MOMENTUM MEDIA
lawyers weekly logo
Advertisement

Breaking News

default image

Industry bodies unite in fight for SMSF lending
by James Mitchell • 23 Mar 2015
The MFAA has convened a group of influential stakeholders to represent the financial services industry as Treasury... READ MORE
default image

Homeloans ups commissions, cuts rates
by Staff reporter • 23 Mar 2015
Non-bank lender Homeloans has announced further enhancements to its Optima product in response to feedback from... READ MORE
default image

First home buyer plan is ‘really bad idea’
by Nick Bendel • 23 Mar 2015
The federal opposition and a key business group have criticised a government proposal to let young buyers access their... READ MORE
default image

‘Steel city’ benefitting from Sydney investor rush
by Staff reporter • 23 Mar 2015
Generous yields, affordable commercial real estate and changing perceptions about its economic outlook are helping a... READ MORE
default image

Victorian broker loses credit licence
by Staff reporter • 20 Mar 2015
ASIC has banned a Victorian finance broker from engaging in credit activities for five years and cancelled the... READ MORE
default image

Opal Finance shines at Better Business Awards
by Huntley Mitchell • 20 Mar 2015
A rising star in Western Australian mortgage broking has taken top honours at The Adviser’s Better Business Awards in... READ MORE
default image

NextGen.Net solves ‘real industry problem’
by Staff reporter • 20 Mar 2015
NextGen.Net has attempted to make life easier for brokers with the launch of new resubmission capabilities for its... READ MORE
default image

RAMS rated best website for borrowers
by Staff reporter • 20 Mar 2015
A new study has found the best website for customers considering a home loan belongs to a major bank-owned mortgage... READ MORE
default image

Kolenda tips further RBA cut
by Staff reporter • 20 Mar 2015
The Reserve Bank is set to lower the official cash rate in the coming months, according to industry veteran John... READ MORE
default image

Comparison website to drive financial literacy program
by Staff reporter • 20 Mar 2015
Comparison website RateCity has announced a new video series program aimed to improve financial literacy. READ MORE
default image

Regional bank grows broker settlements by 175pc
by James Mitchell • 19 Mar 2015
One of Australia’s non-majors has posted a strong half-yearly profit result driven by a surge in broker loan... READ MORE
default image

Further rate cuts on the cards: Westpac
by James Mitchell • 19 Mar 2015
One of the big four's senior economists is confident the cash rate will change over the next two months after analysing... READ MORE
default image

Lender partners with FBAA to offer broker training
by Emma Ryan • 19 Mar 2015
Chifley Securities has joined forces with the FBAA to offer Australian brokers advanced commercial education and... READ MORE
default image

Report identifies gap in SME market for brokers
by Staff reporter • 19 Mar 2015
A new study has revealed that brokers are well placed to fill a critical gap in the growing SME space. READ MORE
default image

Adelaide and Melbourne lead the way for vendor growth
by Staff reporter • 19 Mar 2015
Only two capital cities experienced increases in both house and unit sales during 2014, new data has revealed. READ MORE
default image

Federal court to rule on mortgage repayment strategy
by Nick Bendel, Huntley Mitchell • 18 Mar 2015
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched legal action against a property company that... READ MORE
default image

ASIC cracks down on lenders
by Staff reporter • 18 Mar 2015
The corporate watchdog has released a new report which has found that payday lenders must improve compliance with... READ MORE
default image

Lender welcomes another BDM
by Staff reporter • 18 Mar 2015
Bluestone Mortgages has bolstered its support for brokers by announcing the appointment of Peter Summerton as its South... READ MORE
default image

Average mortgage jumps 10.5pc for first home buyers
by Staff reporter • 18 Mar 2015
First home buyer numbers have climbed substantially over the past year despite a decline over the past month. READ MORE
default image

Canberra named most liveable city

by Staff reporter • 18 Mar 2015
Canberra is the best location for people looking to buy a property and still maintain an adequate disposable income,... READ MORE
default image

Pepper dominates Non-Bank Lending Awards
by Huntley Mitchell • 17 Mar 2015
The best non-bank lenders in Australia’s third-party channel have been recognised in The Adviser’s Non-Bank Lending... READ MORE
default image

AFM merges with non-bank
by Staff reporter • 17 Mar 2015
Australian First Mortgage has announced it will merge with a Queensland-based non-bank lender. READ MORE
default image

Don’t be afraid of risk, says aggregator
by Huntley Mitchell • 17 Mar 2015
The director of a boutique aggregator believes brokers should not be put off from offering risk insurance because it... READ MORE
default image

First home buyer plan could do more harm than good
by Nick Bendel • 17 Mar 2015
Two property groups have expressed divided opinions surrounding a government proposal to let young buyers use their... READ MORE
default image

More evidence emerges of slowing housing market
by Staff reporter • 17 Mar 2015
Five of Australia’s capital cities posted declines in house or unit prices during 2014, new research has revealed. READ MORE