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Consumer group warns about the dark side of rate cuts
by Staff Reporter • 30 Jul 2014
Borrowers have been warned they could eventually fall victim to mortgage stress if they get too excited about the... READ MORE
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Seven and counting: more banks cut fixed rates
by Staff Reporter • 29 Jul 2014
Three more lenders have cut their fixed rates – joining the four previous lenders that announced fixed-rate... READ MORE
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Lender urges govt to let first home buyers use super
by Staff Reporter • 29 Jul 2014
First home buyers should be able to use their superannuation to enter the property market, one lender has urged. READ MORE
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Property expert calls foreign buyer fears ‘inaccurate’
by Elyse Perrau • 29 Jul 2014
Many of the ‘Asian buyers’ who are said to be snapping up local property are actually Australian, according to one... READ MORE
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Rising population to drive apartment growth
by Staff Reporter • 29 Jul 2014
Population growth and foreign investment will ensure inner-city apartments deliver solid returns over the next 50... READ MORE
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Outer city regions offer best investment returns: study
by Staff Reporter • 29 Jul 2014
Outer city regions provide the best investment opportunities, according to new research by an online property portal. READ MORE
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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
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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 points. READ MORE
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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
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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
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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. READ MORE
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 year. READ MORE
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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. READ MORE
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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. READ MORE
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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 numbers. READ MORE
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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