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Macquarie approves YBR-Vow deal
by Nick Bendel • 7 May 2014
Yellow Brick Road has moved one step closer to acquiring Vow Financial after winning the approval of Macquarie and Vow... READ MORE
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ASIC target facing jail as court date looms
by Staff Reporter • 7 May 2014
A former employee of a mortgage and wealth business faces up to 10 years in jail and $2.6 million in fines after... READ MORE
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Small firms demand financial reforms
by Nick Bendel • 7 May 2014
Big firms are relatively happy with the financial system but smaller players feel disadvantaged, Financial System... READ MORE
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Stamp duty must go: Property Council
by Andrew Jennings • 7 May 2014
Australia’s peak property body has made a pre-Budget call for Tony Abbott to abolish “one of Australia’s worst... READ MORE
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Aggregators reveal volume and lender stats
by Staff Reporter • 7 May 2014
New mortgage statistics have revealed a big jump in volumes for AFG, while Westpac has been revealed as the most... READ MORE
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Brokers fear impact of Abbott job cuts
by Nick Bendel • 6 May 2014
Canberra brokers fear the local housing market may be “decimated” if the federal government implements proposed... READ MORE
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What do you really think of your aggregator?
by Staff Reporter • 6 May 2014
It’s that time of year when brokers get to reveal which aggregators they are with, how happy they are and what would... READ MORE
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Westpac results show growing third-party share
by Nick Bendel • 6 May 2014
Westpac Group has sourced an increasing share of business from brokers and reported a growth in LVR rates. READ MORE
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Industry consolidation continues with lender buyout
by Staff Reporter • 6 May 2014
Bendigo & Adelaide Bank has grown its loan book by $1.7 billion after acquiring another lender. READ MORE
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Housing data paints mixed picture of property market
by Staff Reporter • 6 May 2014
Property approvals have seen big jumps over the past year – but numbers may be on their way down. READ MORE
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Reserve Bank announces cash rate decision
by Staff Reporter • 6 May 2014
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the outcome of its monthly board meeting. READ MORE
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Firstfolio gets debt boost from shareholder and CBA
by Nick Bendel • 5 May 2014
Firstfolio has bought itself time after agreeing a $29 million debt deal ahead of a looming debt deadline of July 7. READ MORE
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Is industry consolidation good for brokers?
by Nick Bendel • 5 May 2014
Aggregators are split on the merits of industry consolidation in the wake of Yellow Brick Road revealing it is in talks... READ MORE
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Bank further lowers two-year rate to 4.69pc
by Nick Bendel • 5 May 2014
One non-major has further undercut the big banks by reducing its fixed rates for the second time in less than a month. READ MORE
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Macquarie mortgages grow to 1pc market share
by James Mitchell • 5 May 2014
Macquarie Bank’s Australian mortgage portfolio grew by 47 per cent to $17 billion for the year ended March 31,... READ MORE
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FBAA sounds Budget warning about housing confidence
by Staff Reporter • 5 May 2014
Tony Abbott’s decision to reduce the paid parental leave scheme could damage the housing market, according to the... READ MORE
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No stopping Aussie 'love affair' with property
by Miranda Brownlee • 5 May 2014
Australian investors continue to demonstrate a strong bias towards property, according to a new survey. READ MORE
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Yellow Brick Road confirms interest in Vow
by Reporter • 2 May 2014
Yellow Brick Road has issued a public statement confirming that it is in discussions with Vow Financial. READ MORE
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Fierce competition forcing banks to cut rates
by Nick Bendel • 2 May 2014
Banks have confirmed they are feeling the pressure of competition as one lender after another has cut rates in 2014. READ MORE
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Lender extends $0 application fees
by Nick Bendel • 2 May 2014
One lender has said it has responded to broker demand by extending its $0 application fee special. READ MORE
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Outer city suburbs getting highest house sales
by Kylie Purcell • 2 May 2014
For brokers lucky enough to be working in Melbourne’s Casey region or Sydney’s Blacktown, business couldn’t be... READ MORE
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ANZ grows loan book and profits
by Nick Bendel • 2 May 2014
ANZ has increased its profits by $444 million on the back of strong growth in its loan book. READ MORE
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Smartline consolidates $5bn franchise merger
by Staff Reporter • 2 May 2014
Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers has another 35 franchises trading under its name as of yesterday. READ MORE
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Bank cuts rates by 25 points
by Nick Bendel • 1 May 2014
Another lender has followed the recent trend of cutting rates – although this one has also announced increases with... READ MORE
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Mortgage and wealth group posts big revenue gains
by Nick Bendel • 1 May 2014
Yellow Brick Road is still operating at a loss despite using digital marketing to generate “record lead flows”. READ MORE