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Is industry consolidation good for brokers?

by Nick Bendel • 5 May 2014

Aggregators are split on the merits of industry consolidation in the wake of Yellow Brick Road revealing it is in talks...READ MORE

Bank further lowers two-year rate to 4.69pc

by Nick Bendel • 5 May 2014

One non-major has further undercut the big banks by reducing its fixed rates for the second time in less than a... READ MORE

Macquarie mortgages grow to 1pc market share

by James Mitchell • 5 May 2014

Macquarie Bank’s Australian mortgage portfolio grew by 47 per cent to $17 billion for the year ended March 31,... READ MORE

FBAA sounds Budget warning about housing confidence

by Staff Reporter • 5 May 2014

Tony Abbott’s decision to reduce the paid parental leave scheme could damage the housing market, according to the... READ MORE

No stopping Aussie 'love affair' with property

by Miranda Brownlee • 5 May 2014

Australian investors continue to demonstrate a strong bias towards property, according to a new survey.

Yellow Brick Road confirms interest in Vow

by • 2 May 2014

Yellow Brick Road has issued a public statement confirming that it is in discussions with Vow Financial.

Fierce competition forcing banks to cut rates

by Nick Bendel • 2 May 2014

Banks have confirmed they are feeling the pressure of competition as one lender after another has cut rates in... READ MORE

Lender extends $0 application fees

by Nick Bendel • 2 May 2014

One lender has said it has responded to broker demand by extending its $0 application fee special.

Outer city suburbs getting highest house sales

by Kylie Purcell • 2 May 2014

For brokers lucky enough to be working in Melbourne’s Casey region or Sydney’s Blacktown, business couldn’t be... READ MORE

ANZ grows loan book and profits

by Nick Bendel • 2 May 2014

ANZ has increased its profits by $444 million on the back of strong growth in its loan book.

Smartline consolidates $5bn franchise merger

by Staff Reporter • 2 May 2014

Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers has another 35 franchises trading under its name as of yesterday.

Bank cuts rates by 25 points

by Nick Bendel • 1 May 2014

Another lender has followed the recent trend of cutting rates – although this one has also announced increases with... READ MORE

Mortgage and wealth group posts big revenue gains

by Nick Bendel • 1 May 2014

Yellow Brick Road is still operating at a loss despite using digital marketing to generate “record lead... READ MORE

Australians fearful about house prices

by Staff Reporter • 1 May 2014

Almost two thirds of Australians believe the housing market is set for a “significant correction”.

Qld growth has brokers in confident mood

by Kylie Purcell • 1 May 2014

Queensland brokers have expressed optimism about the future as the state nears an $800 billion landmark.

ASIC bans broker for five years

by Staff Reporter • 30 Apr 2014

ASIC has banned a former RAMS broker for five years after he created and submitted false documents for home loan... READ MORE

Brokerage caught in $180K collapse

by Nick Bendel • 30 Apr 2014

A Queensland brokerage that diversified into building supplies, such as kit homes, has been wound up six years after... READ MORE

Major follows rate-cutting trend

by Nick Bendel • 30 Apr 2014

One of the big four banks has become the latest lender to reduce rates after cutting five basis points from two of its... READ MORE

Non-bank also announces rate cut

by Staff Reporter • 30 Apr 2014

Yellow Brick Road has taken a swipe at discounting by the major banks after announcing its own rate cut.

Mining boom over, construction boom just begun

by Kylie Purcell • 30 Apr 2014

Australia’s mining boom has ended and been replaced by a housing construction boom, according to a report released by... READ MORE

Consumer confidence falls ahead of federal Budget

by Staff Reporter • 30 Apr 2014

Brokers may have to settle for reduced volumes between now and the federal Budget if a new survey is any guide.

Brokers cold on growing reverse mortgage market

by Nick Bendel • 29 Apr 2014

Reverse mortgages have been tipped to make a comeback – but most brokers don’t care.

Self-employed get special new product

by Staff Reporter • 29 Apr 2014

Self-employed borrowers could potentially save “thousands of dollars” with a new loan product.

Silver lining in $660m Banksia collapse

by Staff Reporter • 29 Apr 2014

Banksia Securities creditors have recouped most of their money in the two years since the firm collapsed.

Mortgage brokers advise clients to pay fast and pay now

by Kylie Purcell • 29 Apr 2014

With interest rates at an all-time low, Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers are telling clients that now is the time... READ MORE

Major bank announces commission bonus

by Staff Reporter • 29 Apr 2014

Westpac has doubled some insurance commissions for the next three months.

Lender cuts rates by 30 points

by Nick Bendel • 28 Apr 2014

The mortgage market has become even more competitive after another lender cut its fixed rates and waived its... READ MORE

Competition fierce in new award categories

by Staff Reporter • 28 Apr 2014

A number of new categories have amplified interest in the fourth Australian Broking Awards.

Brokerage to hold nationwide lead generation day

by Nick Bendel • 28 Apr 2014

Yellow Brick Road brokers will lure Australians into branches on Saturday with the promise of free, non-judgemental... READ MORE

Borrowers can use paintings to buy properties

by Nick Bendel • 28 Apr 2014

Brokers who cannot get their clients approved have been given another finance option: using artwork to borrow up to $1... READ MORE

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Breaking News

Is industry consolidation good for brokers?

Bank further lowers two-year rate to 4.69pc

Macquarie mortgages grow to 1pc market share

FBAA sounds Budget warning about housing confidence

No stopping Aussie 'love affair' with property

Yellow Brick Road confirms interest in Vow

Fierce competition forcing banks to cut rates

Lender extends $0 application fees

Outer city suburbs getting highest house sales

ANZ grows loan book and profits

Smartline consolidates $5bn franchise merger

Bank cuts rates by 25 points

Mortgage and wealth group posts big revenue gains

Australians fearful about house prices

Qld growth has brokers in confident mood

ASIC bans broker for five years

Brokerage caught in $180K collapse

Major follows rate-cutting trend

Non-bank also announces rate cut

Mining boom over, construction boom just begun

Consumer confidence falls ahead of federal Budget

Brokers cold on growing reverse mortgage market

Self-employed get special new product

Silver lining in $660m Banksia collapse

Mortgage brokers advise clients to pay fast and pay now

Major bank announces commission bonus

Lender cuts rates by 30 points

Competition fierce in new award categories

Brokerage to hold nationwide lead generation day

Borrowers can use paintings to buy properties

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