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Rate cut drives demand for variable rates
by Reporter • 4 Mar 2015
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s February rate cut has led to more borrowers choosing variable rate home loans,... READ MORE
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RBA rate announcement - Mar 2015
by James Mitchell • 3 Mar 2015
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the result of its monthly board meeting. READ MORE
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Finsure accelerates growth with new technology
by James Mitchell • 3 Mar 2015
Key advancements in its technology helped John Kolenda’s Finsure Group grow its revenue by 140 per cent over the 2014... READ MORE
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Fraudster hits CBA for $22 million
by James Mitchell • 3 Mar 2015
Fresh allegations have emerged in the case of a professional poker player and his associate charged with defrauding a... READ MORE
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Investor loan growth begins to cool
by James Mitchell • 3 Mar 2015
Two non-majors with a high proportion of investors on their books have seen a slowdown in investor lending over... READ MORE
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Silver lining to buying property at these prices
by James Mitchell • 3 Mar 2015
Buying a home in Australia is twice as difficult as it was 30 years ago, but there is a “silver lining”, according... READ MORE
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Bank cuts rates by more than half a per cent
by James Mitchell • 3 Mar 2015
One lender has announced a rate cut of up to 0.53 per cent across all of its fixed home loan products. READ MORE
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Mortgage industry legend announces retirement
by Staff Reporter • 2 Mar 2015
A prominent industry figure has called time on his career after 50 years in banking and finance. READ MORE
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Real estate group appoints CEO for new broking arm
by Huntley Mitchell • 2 Mar 2015
Professionals Global Finance has announced the appointment of Andrew Gooding as its new chief executive following the... READ MORE
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Resimac streamlines specialist products
by Staff reporter • 2 Mar 2015
Non-bank lender Resimac has announced an overhaul of its specialist lending products in a bid to create a more... READ MORE
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Back-to-back rate cuts on the cards
by Staff reporter • 2 Mar 2015
Three of the big four banks have forecast the Reserve Bank will lower the cash rate again tomorrow. READ MORE
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First home buyer share jumps 2.2 percentage points
by Staff reporter • 2 Mar 2015
New data has revealed a big increase in new buyers in 2014, suggesting the first home buyer 'problem' may be less... READ MORE
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Lender embraces footy fever
by Staff reporter • 2 Mar 2015
Pepper is gearing up for footy season with the launch of its 2015 AFL and NRL tipping competition. READ MORE
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SA’s top broker recognised at Better Business Awards
by Huntley Mitchell • 27 Feb 2015
Last night South Australia’s best mortgage professionals were announced at The Adviser’s Better Business Awards in... READ MORE
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Turnaround ‘blowouts’ will cost the banks
by James Mitchell • 27 Feb 2015
Mortgage Choice chief executive Michael Russell has said that poor turnaround times will lose lenders business, after... READ MORE
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Abbott threatens brokers with jail in foreign buyer crackdown
by Staff reporter • 27 Feb 2015
The prime minister has outlined a range of new fees and penalties that would make life harder for foreign real estate... READ MORE
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Homeloans announces $0 get-in costs
by Staff reporter • 27 Feb 2015
Homeloans has announced $0 get-in costs for its Optima product, effective until the end of this financial year. READ MORE
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Brisbane booms but three capitals fail to beat inflation rate
by Staff reporter • 27 Feb 2015
Melbourne has been overtaken as Australia’s second fastest-growing property market, according to the Australian... READ MORE
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National mortgage group adds 50 new brokers
by Emma Ryan • 26 Feb 2015
Mortgage Choice has revealed that its recruitment incentive program has led to 50 new brokers joining the group over... READ MORE
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Accountants lobby govt for loan guarantee scheme
by Staff reporter • 26 Feb 2015
The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) is urging the federal government to introduce a state-backed loan guarantee... READ MORE
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Lender’s rate cuts save borrowers up to 55 basis points
by Staff reporter • 26 Feb 2015
Better Mortgage Management has reduced interest rates on both its alt-doc and specialist loans, saving borrowers up to... READ MORE
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Prepare for pain as market enters ‘uncharted waters’
by Staff reporter • 26 Feb 2015
One prominent property analyst has criticised the Reserve Bank's recent rate cut and warned that some buyers will... READ MORE
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People’s Choice named 2014 Credit Union of the Year
by Staff reporter • 26 Feb 2015
People’s Choice Credit Union is celebrating after picking up the 2014 Credit Union of the Year award at the Roy... READ MORE
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Non-majors outpaced big four growth in 2014
by Staff reporter • 25 Feb 2015
New figures from the prudential regulator have revealed Australia’s non-majors grew their residential loan books at... READ MORE
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Lender says non-banks must merge
by Emma Ryan, James Mitchell • 25 Feb 2015
Barnes Home Loans executive director Janelle Rayner has urged non-bank lenders to join forces to combat the strength of... READ MORE