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ANZ extends its home loan assessment activities
by Nick Bendel • 9 Dec 2014
ANZ is about to give a second major boost to customer service in less than a month after announcing a move to six-day... READ MORE
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Make ASIC stronger: Murray
by Nick Bendel • 9 Dec 2014
The Financial System Inquiry has called for ASIC to be given greater power and has endorsed a model that would make... READ MORE
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Federal inquiry attacks negative gearing
by Nick Bendel • 9 Dec 2014
One lender has come out in support of negative gearing, after it was criticised for distorting the market and posing a... READ MORE
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Aggregator appoints new chief executive as MD departs
by Staff Reporter • 9 Dec 2014
Custom Equity Group has appointed David Haythorn as chief executive, while former managing director Sean O'Brien has... READ MORE
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Sydney house prices 'due for a bit of a breather'
by Staff Reporter • 9 Dec 2014
Despite continued positive performance from the Sydney property market, one real estate group had said the fantastic... READ MORE
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Murray proposes full disclosure of bank-owned brokers
by James Mitchell • 8 Dec 2014
The Financial System Inquiry has called for greater transparency of vertically-integrated broker groups, which could... READ MORE
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Westpac forecasts cash rate to fall from 2.5pc to 2pc
by Nick Bendel • 8 Dec 2014
It is looking increasingly likely that the next move in interest rates will be down rather than up. READ MORE
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Brokers must focus on service to combat online rivals
by Huntley Mitchell • 8 Dec 2014
Mortgage websites pose a threat to brokers who do nothing more than 'robotically' offer home loans, according to a web... READ MORE
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Housing affordability down despite quarterly rise
by Staff Reporter • 8 Dec 2014
Property is proving to be less affordable for Australians, according to a report by Adelaide Bank and the Real Estate... READ MORE
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Real estate lobby threatens to form political party
by Nick Bendel • 8 Dec 2014
The NSW peak real estate body has chosen a candidate to run for parliament and fight for change. READ MORE
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Better Business Awards finalists revealed
by Staff Reporter • 5 Dec 2014
Forty brokers from around Australia are in contention to win five coveted state-based Residential Broker of the Year... READ MORE
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New brokerage highlights value of referral relationships
by Nick Bendel • 5 Dec 2014
Prominent industry figure Doug Daniell has a message for brokers who are considering alliances: joint ventures are... READ MORE
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Mortgage volumes surge as first home buyer numbers dive
by Nick Bendel • 5 Dec 2014
First home buyer numbers have now reached alarming levels in New South Wales, according to AFG data. READ MORE
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Australians offered rewards for positive credit history
by Staff Reporter • 5 Dec 2014
Citibank will temporarily give new consumers better deals on credit cards and personal loans based on their credit... READ MORE
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Housing affordability should top political agenda: real estate group
by Staff Reporter • 5 Dec 2014
Politicians have been told that abolishing stamp duty is "the most obvious place to start" if they want to boost... READ MORE
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'Where there's money, there's fraud'
by Nick Bendel • 4 Dec 2014
Brokers have been urged to protect themselves against the rise in credit fraud by improving their office processes. READ MORE
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National group aiming to become $1bn-a-month business
by Nick Bendel • 4 Dec 2014
Yellow Brick Road has reported record settlements and revealed the group is working to improve cross-selling alongside... READ MORE
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New ASIC regime would make brokers pay
by Nick Bendel • 4 Dec 2014
ASIC has called for financial services professionals to pay for its regulatory services and has also urged the... READ MORE
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New website to help get homebuyers auction-fit
by Staff Reporter • 4 Dec 2014
Three non-major lenders have unveiled a free website designed to help their borrowers “make the right choices” when... READ MORE
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Residential construction activity continues expanding
by Staff Reporter • 4 Dec 2014
Building approvals have risen to a 20-year high and are up almost 15 per cent on an annual basis. READ MORE
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Mortgage shock: interest rates fall to unheard-of levels
by Nick Bendel • 3 Dec 2014
One lender has launched a new product with a 4.34 per cent variable rate, while another has unveiled a 3.75 per cent... READ MORE
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Young brokers voice their concerns
by Huntley Mitchell • 3 Dec 2014
Aggressive rate cutting and credit scoring are among the main worries of some of Australia’s best young brokers. READ MORE
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First home buyers undergoing fundamental change: property expert
by Huntley Mitchell • 3 Dec 2014
Brokers have been told to pay close attention to a relatively new market – new buyers whose first purchase is an... READ MORE
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Mortgage comfort at record levels
by Staff Reporter • 3 Dec 2014
A majority of Australian households are comfortable with their mortgage debt, according to research by ING Direct. READ MORE
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Top 10 highest yielding locations revealed
by Staff Reporter • 3 Dec 2014
Resources hotspots dominate the list of towns delivering the highest yields for houses across Australia. READ MORE