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MFAA proud of expulsion numbers

by Michael Masterman • 9 Aug 2013

The number of MFAA broker expulsions has halved over the past 12 months, the association said.

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Westpac rate cut was needed: 1300HomeLoan

by Reporter • 9 Aug 2013
Westpac was forced to lower its variable interest rate by more than the latest cash rate reduction after being exposed... READ MORE

Households with a mortgage rise

by Michael Masterman • 9 Aug 2013
New data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics for the 2011/2012 financial year reveals a steady decline in... READ MORE

100pc loans to return

by Jessica Darnbrough • 8 Aug 2013

The days of 100 per cent loans may soon make a dramatic reappearance, one brokerage director has claimed.

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New home lending continues climb

by Reporter • 8 Aug 2013

New home lending rose again in June, according to new figures.

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Aussie to 'get smart' at conference

by Michael Masterman • 8 Aug 2013

Australia’s largest mortgage broker, Aussie, will host its bi-annual sales conference in Sydney from Sunday.

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MFAA issues govt with election wish list

by Michael Masterman • 8 Aug 2013
The Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia has listed its demands of the major political parties in the... READ MORE

Major steps outside RBA

by Jessica Darnbrough • 7 Aug 2013
Following yesterday’s announcement by the Reserve Bank, the first of Australia’s majors has decided to pass on more... READ MORE

Job advertisements continue to fall

by Michael Masterman • 7 Aug 2013
The number of jobs advertised in newspapers and online declined 1.1 per cent in July, according to new... READ MORE

Strong auction results to continue

by Steven Cross • 7 Aug 2013
Record auction results in July have carried over to the first weekend of August and are likely to continue, according... READ MORE

First lenders move on rates

by Staff Reporter • 6 Aug 2013
Less than five minutes after the Reserve Bank of Australia announced it had cut the official cash rate by 25 basis... READ MORE

RBA drops rates

by Jessica Darnbrough • 6 Aug 2013
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has affirmed industry predictions by cutting the official cash rate at its August... READ MORE

Majors lose market share

by Jessica Darnbrough • 6 Aug 2013

Non-majors continue to grab market share from their larger competitors, according to new research.

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Lender to phase out 'discounted' rates

by Reporter • 6 Aug 2013
One of Australia’s lenders has announced plans to phase out ‘borrower discounts’ and instead use advertising to... READ MORE

Aggregator adds to support team

by Reporter • 6 Aug 2013

Australia’s Aggregator of the Year has bolstered its support team with the addition of an industry stalwart.

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Australians comfortable with finances: ME Bank

by Reporter • 6 Aug 2013
While Australians’ financial comfort levels have improved over the past six months, households remain cautious with... READ MORE

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