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ASIC 'too harsh' on banned broker
by Steven Cross • 18 Oct 2013
The six-month ban placed on a South Australian broker has been labelled as heavy handed by the industry and various...READ MORE
The Adviser aids third consecutive BRW ranking
by • 18 Oct 2013
The ongoing development of The Adviser has helped its parent group secure a top third position in the prestigious BRW... READ MORE
Technology development to feature at summit
by • 18 Oct 2013
The 2014 Better Business Summit has announced that market-leading broker CRM and lender IT solutions provider, Stargate... READ MORE
New Resimac bid for RHG
by Staff Reporter • 18 Oct 2013
The former RAMS loanbook RHG has been placed in voluntary suspension at the company's request while discussions... READ MORE
Treasury questions ban on exit fees
by Staff Reporter • 18 Oct 2013
The Treasury Department has requested industry comment on the banning of loan exit fees brought in under the previous... READ MORE
Beloved father, husband dies on Mount Everest
by Staff Reporter • 17 Oct 2013
A brokerage director has died saving his wife, award-winning broker Wendy Higgins and two friends from an avalanche... READ MORE
Non-bank tweaks policy to cater for unique property
by Michael Masterman • 17 Oct 2013
A specialised mortgage lender has changed its policy to cater for demand for small apartments.
READ MORERental yields declining
by Staff Reporter • 17 Oct 2013
Rental yields have begun to fall as housing values rise faster than rental rates, according to research by RP... READ MORE
Consumer confidence continues to rise
by Staff Reporter • 17 Oct 2013
Consumer confidence has reached its highest level since January 2011, according to the latest Roy Morgan... READ MORE
Aus may adopt NZ's 80pc LVR maximum
by Steven Cross • 16 Oct 2013
New Zealand has adopted a maximum 80 per cent loan-to-value ratio (LVR) rule in a bid to curb risky lending, which some... READ MORE
Brokers upskilling on SMSFs
by Staff Reporter • 16 Oct 2013
More than 130 credit advisers are now enrolled in a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) training... READ MORE
Rate cut scheduled for 2014
by Staff Reporter • 16 Oct 2013
While the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) appears to be in favour of cutting the current cash rate further, it remains... READ MORE
Housing outlook solid to 2016
by Michael Masterman • 16 Oct 2013
Sydney, Perth and Brisbane will drive the Australian housing market over the next three years, according to the... READ MORE
Lender hints at new SMSF loan for brokers
by Steven Cross • 15 Oct 2013
A direct-to-consumer online lender has launched an aggressively priced SMSF product, which Firstmac hinted may soon... READ MORE
Loans drop for first time in 2013
by Staff Reporter • 15 Oct 2013
For the first time this year both the value and the number of housing commitments fell in August, according to the... READ MORE
Pay later broker education scheme launched
by Staff Reporter • 15 Oct 2013
A leading training company has made it easier for brokers to learn on the job.
READ MORENo end in sight for record-breaking spring
by • 15 Oct 2013
Sydney and Melbourne have continued to record solid auction performances despite higher listing numbers over the... READ MORE
Fees and taxes biggest homebuyer worries
by • 15 Oct 2013
Fees and taxes top the list of the most common concerns among Australian borrowers, according to a survey by a major... READ MORE
BOQ eyes broker volumes for growth
by Steven Cross • 14 Oct 2013
The Bank of Queensland (BOQ) is looking to brokers to build on their surge in profits over the past financial year,... READ MORE
Rental yields a concern for investors
by Staff Reporter • 14 Oct 2013
Rental yields have begun to decline as housing values rise faster than rental rates, according to research by RP... READ MORE
Building activity on the up
by Staff Reporter • 14 Oct 2013
Dwelling commencements increased in 2012/2013 following two consecutive years in decline, according to housing data... READ MORE
Process services division launched
by Staff Reporter • 14 Oct 2013
A world-leading technology company has launched a business process services division with a core focus on mortgage... READ MORE
Australians' wealth driven by property
by Staff Reporter • 14 Oct 2013
Australians have the highest median wealth in the world, largely due to real estate holdings, according to a new report... READ MORE
CBA finally offers offset
by • 11 Oct 2013
After many years of promises Commonwealth Bank has finally come through with their transactional offset... READ MORE
Top broker group to be recognised
by • 11 Oct 2013
The Better Business Awards has today expanded its program to include a Best Broker Group category, which will... READ MORE
Financial planning body warns brokers
by Aleks Vickovich and Steven Cross • 11 Oct 2013
Brokers looking to diversify into financial planning should be wary of labelling themselves as 'planners' unless they... READ MORE
Property professionals feeling positive
by Staff Reporter • 11 Oct 2013
House prices have improved over the past quarter but according to a NAB report, Australians can expect even faster... READ MORE
Unemployment rate drops - Oct 2013
by Staff Reporter • 11 Oct 2013
Seasonally adjusted unemployment decreased by 0.1 per cent in September, according to the latest Australian Bureau of... READ MORE
Young brokers lead charge to planning
by Steven Cross • 10 Oct 2013
Financial planning is a core focus for almost half of top-performing young brokers, highlighting the rapid convergence... READ MORE
Where vendors are making money: report
by Staff Reporter • 10 Oct 2013
A new report has revealed the regions where vendors are most likely to have lost or made money on their property come... READ MORE

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