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Online mortgage activity doubles

by Rebecca De Britt • 6 Aug 2013
The number of Australians shopping for home loans online has almost doubled this month compared to August last year,...READ MORE

HIA calls for new housing policies

by • 6 Aug 2013
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is calling on both the Labor and Liberal parties to launch more policies to help... READ MORE

Broker of the Year announced

by • 5 Aug 2013

Australia’s Broker of the Year has been revealed at the 2013 Australian Broking Awards.

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Sydney home approvals highest in a decade

by Staff Reporter • 5 Aug 2013

Home approvals and completions in Sydney are at their highest levels in nearly 10 years.

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RE/MAX launches financial services arm

by Staff Reporter • 5 Aug 2013

In a bid to broaden its service offering, RE/MAX Australia has launched a new finance arm.

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Variable rate demand hits new low

by Staff Reporter • 5 Aug 2013

Demand for basic variable rate home loans has hit a historic low, according to new research.

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Aggregator launches new platform

by • 5 Aug 2013
One of Australia’s aggregators has launched a new software platform that allows brokers to access training and tools... READ MORE

FBAA calls for conference support

by • 5 Aug 2013
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) has urged brokers and stakeholders to get behind the... READ MORE

Australians moving away from debt

by • 2 Aug 2013
The Australian psyche has undergone a fundamental shift in recent years, ING DIRECT’s chief executive Vaughn Richtor... READ MORE

Consumer confidence surges 7pc

by • 2 Aug 2013

Consumer confidence has reached its highest level since the beginning of the global financial crisis.

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Borrowers divided over rates

by • 2 Aug 2013
Borrowers are split over whether or not the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will cut the official cash rate when the... READ MORE

MFAA welcomes new president

by • 2 Aug 2013

The Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) has welcomed a new president to the industry body.

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Capital city values on the rise

by • 2 Aug 2013

Capital city dwelling values climbed 1.9 per cent over the month of July, according to new research.

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Brokers disappointed with social media

by • 1 Aug 2013
While a majority of mortgage brokers are using social media sites to promote their businesses, few are seeing bottom... READ MORE

Little doubt market is in upswing: RE/MAX

by • 1 Aug 2013

Investors can still expect a positive market surge through the next couple of seasons.

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Lower rates unlikely to affect housing market

by • 1 Aug 2013
Lower mortgage rates are unlikely to increase the level of activity in the property market, RP Data’s Cameron Kusher... READ MORE

Brokerage volunteers at OzHarvest event

by • 1 Aug 2013
One of Australia’s Top 25 Brokerages recently threw its support behind an event that aims to raise public awareness... READ MORE

Support critical for new recruits

by • 31 Jul 2013
Just as recruitment, or a lack thereof, remains a key concern for the industry, so too does support for new... READ MORE

Brokerage grows settlements in sluggish market

by • 31 Jul 2013
One of Australia’s brokerages has recorded a stellar sales year, with settlements jumping 8 per cent on the year... READ MORE

Non-bank takes knife to fees

by • 31 Jul 2013
A non-bank lender has enhanced its proposition in the specialist lending sector after slashing the fees on its alt doc... READ MORE

Further rate cut needed

by • 31 Jul 2013
A further cash rate cut will provide cautious consumers with the kick they need to move back into the property market,... READ MORE

Building approvals slump in June

by • 31 Jul 2013
The residential construction industry remains vulnerable, with figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics... READ MORE

Branded businesses to claw more market share

by • 30 Jul 2013

Branded businesses will continue to grow and take more market share, one aggregation head has claimed.

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Aggregator adds to BDM team

by • 30 Jul 2013
In a bid to improve its support for brokers, one of Australia’s aggregators has bolstered its team of business... READ MORE

Record numbers to attend ABAs

by • 30 Jul 2013
The third annual Australian Broking Awards is set to host more attendees than ever before, with more than 450 of the... READ MORE

WA market back to pre-GFC best

by • 30 Jul 2013
The Western Australia property market is bouncing back to life, according to two of Australia’s elite business... READ MORE

FBAA calls for LMI portability

by • 30 Jul 2013

The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) has called for mortgage insurance to be “overhauled”.

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Bank cuts over 1pc from SVR

by • 29 Jul 2013
One of Australia’s banks has significantly increased its borrower discount, offering buyers up to 110 basis points... READ MORE

Rents outstrip home value growth

by • 29 Jul 2013
Rental growth has outstripped home value growth since the onset of the financial crisis, new research has... READ MORE

YBR responds to ASIC concerns

by • 29 Jul 2013
Yellow Brick Road Finance has changed the way it authorises companies and individuals to offer loan advice after the... READ MORE
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