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Arrears on the decline
by Jessica Darnbrough • 17 Jul 2013
Arrears on loans underlying Australian prime residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBSs) fell by nine basis points... READ MORE
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Units still outperforming houses
by Jessica Darnbrough • 17 Jul 2013
Despite the 'old school' investment preference for houses, units appear to be growing in strength by comparison,... READ MORE
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Lender slashes rates by up to 1pc
by Jessica Darnbrough • 16 Jul 2013
One of Australia’s non-bank lenders has cut up to 100 basis points from its suite of custom products. READ MORE
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Broker share to grow
by Jessica Darnbrough • 16 Jul 2013
Fierce lender competition in the mortgage space should help brokers write greater volumes, one aggregation head has... READ MORE
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Lender trims variable rate
by Jessica Darnbrough • 16 Jul 2013
More lenders are starting to reduce their variable rates outside of any movements by the Reserve Bank. READ MORE
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Brokerage rewards top achievers
by Jessica Darnbrough • 16 Jul 2013
Mortgage Choice has recognised its top performing brokers at the brokerage’s annual national conference.   READ MORE
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Further rate cut on the cards
by Jessica Darnbrough • 16 Jul 2013
A run of soft economic data could encourage the Reserve Bank to trim the cash rate again next month. READ MORE
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Law firm enters SMSF space
by Jessica Darnbrough • 16 Jul 2013
One of Australia’s national law firms has announced plans to offer legal services to self-managed super fund (SMSF)... READ MORE
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Australia's most buyer friendly suburbs revealed
by Staff Reporter • 15 Jul 2013
There are now more than 690 suburbs across Australia where it is cheaper to own than rent. New research from RP Data... READ MORE
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Specialist lender enters new agreement
by Staff Reporter • 15 Jul 2013
One of Australia’s largest debtor finance providers has entered into a new partnership, heralding a new era for the... READ MORE
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Lender moves outside of RBA
by Jessica Darnbrough • 15 Jul 2013
The competition between Australia’s lenders shows no signs of abating, with one cutting the interest on its suite of... READ MORE
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Investors saw big returns in May
by Stacey Moseley • 15 Jul 2013
Rents increased across most states in May, with landlords the clear winners, according to new research. READ MORE
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New home lending on the rise - Jul 2013
by Staff Reporter • 15 Jul 2013
New home lending edged higher in May 2013, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics housing finance figures. READ MORE
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Brokers are technology leaders
by reporter • 12 Jul 2013
Leading mortgage brokers and stakeholders gathered in Sydney yesterday to discuss software and technology, with one... READ MORE
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Majority of top brokers don’t pay referral commissions: poll
by reporter • 12 Jul 2013
A majority of Australia’s elite business writers do not have a financial arrangement with their professional referral... READ MORE
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Government failing new buyers
by Staff Reporter • 12 Jul 2013
The NSW government is failing to support first home buyers in purchasing a property, according to the Young Agents... READ MORE
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ASIC bans rogue broker
by Staff Reporter • 12 Jul 2013
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has banned a Perth-based finance broker for three years... READ MORE
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Govt encouraged to launch banking inquiry
by Staff Reporter • 12 Jul 2013
The Customer Owned Banking Association is pushing the government to launch an independent banking inquiry. READ MORE
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New SMSF product hits market
by Jessica Darnbrough • 11 Jul 2013
One of Australia’s non-bank lenders has launched a new product in the competitive SMSF space. Yesterday, Homeloans... READ MORE
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Aussies skip lunch break
by Staff Reporter • 11 Jul 2013
A majority of Australians are taking to eating lunch at their desk or skipping their midday meal entirely. According... READ MORE
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Top brokers train in SMSF loans
by Staff Reporter • 11 Jul 2013
In a bid to enhance their skill set, some of Australia’s top mortgage brokers have signed up to the Mortgage &... READ MORE
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Australians to spend tax wisely
by Staff Reporter • 11 Jul 2013
Australians are proving themselves to be smart planners when it comes to making the most of their tax refund by... READ MORE
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Non-banks prepare for battle
by Jessica Darnbrough • 11 Jul 2013
Non-bank lenders are establishing themselves as true competitors in the mortgage space. Speaking to The Adviser,... READ MORE
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Pepper outbids RESIMAC
by Reporter • 10 Jul 2013
A bidding war has erupted between Pepper and RESIMAC, with both non-banks competing for the acquisition of RHG. READ MORE
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Non-bank eyes RHG purchase
by Staff Reporter • 10 Jul 2013
RESIMAC has announced its plans to acquire 100 per cent of the ordinary shares in RHG. READ MORE