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RBA tipped to reduce cash rate tomorrow
by Staff Reporter • 2 Feb 2015
The Reserve Bank of Australia is just over 24 hours away from cutting interest rates to record-low levels, two... READ MORE
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Home loan stats reveal winners and losers in 2014
by Nick Bendel • 2 Feb 2015
Three banks experienced a fall in mortgage lending to owner-occupiers last year, APRA has revealed. READ MORE
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La Trobe Financial increases loan threshold
by Staff Reporter • 2 Feb 2015
One lender has changed its lending rules in response to the booming Sydney and Melbourne property markets. READ MORE
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Expectations weaken for house prices and rents
by Staff Reporter • 2 Feb 2015
More evidence has emerged that house price growth has started to go backwards rather than forwards. READ MORE
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Regulator punishes firm over property hype
by Nick Bendel • 30 Jan 2015
Brokers have been sent a powerful message that they must be able to substantiate any marketing about the value of... READ MORE
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Broker wins award for one-stop-shop strategy
by Nick Bendel • 30 Jan 2015
One of the industry’s best diversifiers has tried to emulate the major banks by selling multiple products to each... READ MORE
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Property prices go backwards in four cities
by Staff Reporter • 30 Jan 2015
The Sydney market has continued to defy gravity but Melbourne price growth has rapidly slowed and Perth is moving at... READ MORE
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St George launches cloud-based SME platform
by Staff Reporter • 30 Jan 2015
St George Bank has launched a platform of cloud-based applications to help small businesses and start-ups run their... READ MORE
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‘Still a lot of heat’ in the market: Russell
by Staff Reporter • 30 Jan 2015
Mortgage Choice chief executive Michael Russell remains confident that record-low rates will continue to fuel... READ MORE
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Accountants trump agents as best referrers
by James Mitchell • 29 Jan 2015
One of the nation’s fastest growing lenders has pointed to accountants as the most important referral partner for... READ MORE
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Mortgage Choice's monthly settlements exceed $1 billion
by James Mitchell • 29 Jan 2015
One national mortgage group has reached a new financial milestone by settling $1.09 billion in mortgages in December. READ MORE
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Stop 'crying wolf' over Sydney prices, says market expert
by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2015
Property analyst Louis Christopher has criticised rival commentators who have talked of a slowdown in the Sydney... READ MORE
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Record improvements for home owners
by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2015
Rising property prices have delivered a windfall to Australians who have paid off their mortgage. READ MORE
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Australians have ‘alarming lack of knowledge’ about credit card...
by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2015
Many consumers are unsure how much credit card interest they are paying and which institutions offer the best rates, a... READ MORE
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Aggregator smashes settlement record by 10pc
by Nick Bendel • 28 Jan 2015
Connective has enjoyed the best sales month in the aggregator's history after expanding its network and helping brokers... READ MORE
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Mark Bouris receives national honours
by Nick Bendel • 28 Jan 2015
One of the industry's most prominent figures has been awarded the Order of Australia. READ MORE
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Law firm points to flaw in mooted SMSF ban
by Katarina Taurian • 28 Jan 2015
A Minter Ellison partner has warned that a blanket ban on SMSF borrowing will re-introduce doubt over investments such... READ MORE
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Rising unit sales outweigh falling house sales
by Staff Reporter • 28 Jan 2015
A growing appetite for apartments has driven a continuing increase in the sale of new homes. READ MORE
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Suburbs throughout Sydney enjoy massive growth
by Staff Reporter • 28 Jan 2015
New South Wales land values have increased by a staggering 11 per cent to $1.12 trillion, with Sydney's Mosman being... READ MORE
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Be prepared: new stats reveal downturn coming
by Nick Bendel • 27 Jan 2015
Elite brokers have revealed what steps to take now as new research has revealed the market may well cool significantly... READ MORE
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Australia's two biggest cities soaking up foreign dollars
by Staff Reporter • 27 Jan 2015
New research has found a staggering increase in the volume of real estate purchases by overseas-based Chinese buyers. READ MORE
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Govt issues warning about bank-related fraud
by Staff Reporter • 27 Jan 2015
Australians are falling victim to foreign criminals who are using trickery to steal people's identities. READ MORE
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New research finds curious link between mortgages and cars
by Staff Reporter • 27 Jan 2015
Rising house prices and low interest rates are driving a shift in vehicle buying behaviour, according to data. READ MORE
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Big savings available for high-LVR borrowers
by Staff Reporter • 27 Jan 2015
Liberty Financial has offered new variable-rate borrowers a temporary fee reduction of $995. READ MORE
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‘We don’t like the economics' of broker-introduced business
by Nick Bendel • 23 Jan 2015
Although one credit union has announced plans to seek a back-door entry into the third-party channel, not all lenders... READ MORE