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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
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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. READ MORE
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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
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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. READ MORE
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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
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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
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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
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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. READ MORE
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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
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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
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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
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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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Housing report calls for more ‘shovel-ready land’
by Staff Reporter • 21 Jul 2014
Governments have been accused of “policy failure” over the lack of available residential land and its impact on... READ MORE
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ASIC forms task force to investigate one-stop shops
by Nick Bendel • 18 Jul 2014
ASIC has raised warnings about the conflicts of interest that can come with diversification following the... READ MORE