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Jeff Kennett urges brokers to focus on mental health
by Nick Bendel • 28 Jul 2014
Beyondblue has called for the industry to have a discussion about mental health, with a majority of brokers saying they...READ MORE
Another lender cuts fixed rates
by Staff Reporter • 28 Jul 2014
Homeloans has become the fourth lender in a week to cut its fixed rates after announcing a cut of 18 basis... READ MORE
Nothing to fear from rising interest rates: Shane Oliver
by Staff Reporter • 28 Jul 2014
Prominent economist Shane Oliver has told people not to panic over rising interest rates and forecast that the next... READ MORE
Loan Market hires senior Ray White executive
by Nick Bendel • 28 Jul 2014
Loan Market has hired a Ray White executive to help improve its real estate referral network and ease the transition to... READ MORE
Australia’s top 10 most expensive suburbs revealed
by Staff Reporter • 28 Jul 2014
A new analysis has uncovered which suburbs across the country have the most expensive rents.
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Brokers fire up after dramatic rate cuts
by Nick Bendel • 25 Jul 2014
Big bank rate cuts have given the industry the perfect excuse to reengage with clients – and one broker has already... READ MORE
Industry event of the year sold out
by Staff Reporter • 25 Jul 2014
With more than three weeks to go before the Australian Broking Awards, The Adviser has today confirmed that the event... READ MORE
Bluestone makes it easier for brokers to say yes to clients
by Staff Reporter • 25 Jul 2014
Bluestone has eased its lending rules and extended its $0 application fee offer in response to an “increased demand... READ MORE
Big banks to remain dominant despite low switching costs: analyst
by Staff Reporter • 25 Jul 2014
Australia’s big four have such a dominant market position that they have little to fear from regional banks,... READ MORE
Residential building confidence hits six-year high
by Staff Reporter • 25 Jul 2014
Construction confidence has grown during the past 12 months, with plenty of work in the pipeline, according to new... READ MORE
Westpac and NAB match CBA rate cuts
by Staff Reporter • 24 Jul 2014
Westpac and NAB have responded almost immediately after Commonwealth Bank unveiled the lowest five-year fixed rate in... READ MORE
Fierce competition driving better broker service: CBA
by Nick Bendel • 24 Jul 2014
Fierce lender competition has delivered brokers better commissions, turnaround times and sales support, according to... READ MORE
Federal inquiry set to maintain big four ‘stranglehold’, warns...
by Staff Reporter • 24 Jul 2014
The Financial System Inquiry looks unlikely to challenge the “protectionist attitudes towards banks in Australia”,... READ MORE
Property experts weigh into buying versus renting debate
by Elyse Perrau • 24 Jul 2014
Australian property market experts have highlighted holes in a Reserve Bank of Australia report that pointed to renting... READ MORE
Sydney house prices jump 17pc to new record high
by Staff Reporter • 24 Jul 2014
Sydney has become the latest city to post a housing record after the median price grew by $118,000 over the... READ MORE
Melbourne broker banned for $243,000 fraud
by Staff Reporter • 23 Jul 2014
ASIC announced today that it has banned a Melbourne mortgage broker for loan fraud.
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Commonwealth Bank cuts fixed rates by 70 points
by Staff Reporter • 23 Jul 2014
Commonwealth Bank has unveiled the lowest five-year fixed rate in its history.
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Mortgage Choice hopes for record annual volumes
by Staff Reporter • 23 Jul 2014
Mortgage Choice has expanded its franchise network to pre-GFC levels and set its sights on record settlement... READ MORE
AFG lender stats reveal big gains and losses
by Staff Reporter • 23 Jul 2014
Major banks increased their market share with AFG brokers in the last financial year, according to the aggregator’s... READ MORE
Star broker thanks real estate agents for his success
by Nick Bendel • 23 Jul 2014
An award-winning mortgage broker has credited his success to an ability to keep real estate agents happy.
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Reform superannuation rules or face property consequences: super fund
by Staff Reporter • 23 Jul 2014
Australia’s superannuation rules could “significantly change the dynamics” of the property market, one super... READ MORE
Loan Market moves to full franchise model
by John Bastick • 22 Jul 2014
Loan Market – the finance arm of real estate giant Ray White – has become a fully-fledged franchise group.
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First home buyer problem due to ‘gross housing shortage’
by Nick Bendel • 22 Jul 2014
Governments have been urged to solve the first home buyer problem after new research found almost half of Australians... READ MORE
Fund manager plans new mortgage product for brokers
by Nick Bendel • 22 Jul 2014
A fund manager plans to enter the mortgage market with an equity release product that will let home owners of any age... READ MORE
Apartment building running at double historical trend
by Staff Reporter • 22 Jul 2014
A record-breaking recovery in homebuilding is under way and will continue tilting the Australian lifestyle towards... READ MORE
Sydney prestige market is ‘back in business’
by Staff Reporter • 22 Jul 2014
Sydney’s prestige market has finally recovered from the GFC, according to the Real Estate Institute of NSW.
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Broker calls for more transparency about kickbacks
by Staff Reporter • 21 Jul 2014
One broker and buyer’s agent has spoken out about the practice of brokers receiving kickbacks for recommending... READ MORE
Brokers sing virtues of rejecting clients
by Nick Bendel • 21 Jul 2014
One of Australia’s top loan writers has said that brokers shouldn’t be afraid to reject clients – and others have... READ MORE
Victorian facing 10-year sentence for alleged $1m fraud
by Staff Reporter • 21 Jul 2014
A property developer could be jailed after being accused of persuading investors to take out loans that he then... READ MORE
Economic report reveals surprising news on jobs and investment
by Staff Reporter • 21 Jul 2014
Economic growth in Australia is “looking good” thanks to low interest rates and the continuing resources boom,... READ MORE
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