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Mum and dad buyers drive record investor activity
Investor activity has reached record levels, according to AFG’s latest monthly statistics.
READ MORERBA cash rate announcement - Apr 2014
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the outcome of its monthly board meeting.
READ MOREMajor Lender of the Year revealed
CBA shows first home buyers the money
Big banks come under fire again
Some brokers have defended the big four banks after they were attacked by another industry association.
READ MOREHigh-speed rail will help first home buyers: real estate boss
Investor group warns brokers about SMSF advice
Mortgage brokers have been warned about unlawfully giving SMSF advice.
READ MOREASIC told to back off
Large numbers of brokers are convinced that ASIC holds brokers to higher standards than lenders.
READ MOREIs it really becoming harder to buy a home?
Regulator gives big tick to MFAA
One of Australia’s key regulators has praised the MFAA for setting higher standards than the law demands.
READ MOREHalf our clients may want SMSF advice, says Sydney firm
Plan2day has responded to the boom in SMSFs by adding a superannuation arm to its business.
READ MOREHome buyer confidence falls in March
ASIC investigations lead to two convictions
Chinese agent flying to Sydney for cashed-up clients
House prices always fall: RBA
Banks warned about lending standards
Brokerage donates hundreds of thousands of dollars to good causes
Clients prefer printed marketing to digital: marketing expert
Brokers call for banks and govt to help first home buyers
Government assistance and flexible lending policies could be the key to helping new borrowers enter the market.
READ MORENon-bank lenders 'keep the banks honest'
Foreigners not to blame for high prices: real estate lobby
Full Circle 'diversifies' into footy and cricket
One Melbourne brokerage plans to boost client loyalty by offering free access to an MCG corporate box.
READ MOREDeveloper-turned-lender feels wrath of ASIC
Liquidation looms for national brokerage
A brokerage with offices in five states may be liquidated in five days.
READ MOREBig four banks too dominant: MFAA
Fewer loans approved after NCCP: Steve Kane
The National Consumer Credit Protection laws have meant fewer loans but better lending outcomes.
READ MOREClients can reward you for telling them hard truths
Sometimes the best way to impress a client is to say no or lower their expectations, according to one firm.
READ MOREFirst home buyers given dire warning
First home buyers are being held “hostage” by investors, according to one finance comparison website.
READ MOREMore lenders cut rates by 15 points
Three lenders have reduced their fixed rates, while a fourth lender has introduced new LVR tiers.
READ MOREBrokers challenged on financial planning skills
