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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
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Australians fearful about house prices
by Staff Reporter • 1 May 2014
Almost two thirds of Australians believe the housing market is set for a “significant correction”. READ MORE
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Qld growth has brokers in confident mood
by Kylie Purcell • 1 May 2014
Queensland brokers have expressed optimism about the future as the state nears an $800 billion landmark. READ MORE
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ASIC bans broker for five years
by Staff Reporter • 30 Apr 2014
ASIC has banned a former RAMS broker for five years after he created and submitted false documents for home loan... READ MORE
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Brokerage caught in $180K collapse
by Nick Bendel • 30 Apr 2014
A Queensland brokerage that diversified into building supplies, such as kit homes, has been wound up six years after... READ MORE
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Major follows rate-cutting trend
by Nick Bendel • 30 Apr 2014
One of the big four banks has become the latest lender to reduce rates after cutting five basis points from two of its... READ MORE
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Non-bank also announces rate cut
by Staff Reporter • 30 Apr 2014
Yellow Brick Road has taken a swipe at discounting by the major banks after announcing its own rate cut. READ MORE
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Mining boom over, construction boom just begun
by Kylie Purcell • 30 Apr 2014
Australia’s mining boom has ended and been replaced by a housing construction boom, according to a report released by... READ MORE
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Consumer confidence falls ahead of federal Budget
by Staff Reporter • 30 Apr 2014
Brokers may have to settle for reduced volumes between now and the federal Budget if a new survey is any guide. READ MORE
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Brokers cold on growing reverse mortgage market
by Nick Bendel • 29 Apr 2014
Reverse mortgages have been tipped to make a comeback – but most brokers don’t care. READ MORE
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Self-employed get special new product
by Staff Reporter • 29 Apr 2014
Self-employed borrowers could potentially save “thousands of dollars” with a new loan product. READ MORE
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Silver lining in $660m Banksia collapse
by Staff Reporter • 29 Apr 2014
Banksia Securities creditors have recouped most of their money in the two years since the firm collapsed. READ MORE
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Mortgage brokers advise clients to pay fast and pay now
by Kylie Purcell • 29 Apr 2014
With interest rates at an all-time low, Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers are telling clients that now is the time... READ MORE