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Cash rate to remain on hold: economist
by Staff Reporter • 23 Jan 2014
Inflation figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics suggest interest rates are to remain on hold for... READ MORE
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Consumer sentiment down in the New Year
by Staff Reporter • 23 Jan 2014
Consumer sentiment has fallen to its lowest level since July 2013, according to the Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index... READ MORE
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Non-bank launches new niche product
by Michael Masterman • 22 Jan 2014
Homeloans Ltd has launched a new product aimed at borrowers who might ordinarily fall outside mortgage insurance and... READ MORE
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Major bank announces fixed rate cut
by Staff Reporter • 22 Jan 2014
In further confirmation of a highly competitive mortgage market, a major bank has cut its fixed rates on selected... READ MORE
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Major offers $1,000 rebate for FHBs
by Staff Reporter • 22 Jan 2014
A major bank is offering first home buyers a $1,000 rebate on applications submitted before 31 March 2014. READ MORE
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Mortgage enquiries jump 15.3pc
by Nick Bendel • 22 Jan 2014
Mortgage enquiries have reached four-year highs and are forecast to continue rising, according to one credit demand... READ MORE
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New sales boss to grow broker business
by Nick Bendel • 22 Jan 2014
Loan insurers ALI Group has appointed a new regional sales boss to help coach and influence brokers to sell insurance. READ MORE
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Broking one of the most 'in-demand' professions
by Steven Cross • 21 Jan 2014
Mortgage broking is predicted to be among the most in-demand professions in the banking and finance sectors for 2014,... READ MORE
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ING DIRECT reduces variable rates
by Staff Reporter • 21 Jan 2014
In a sign that the mortgage market will be highly competitive in 2014, one non-major has moved to reduce its variable... READ MORE
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Non-majors' market share triples
by Staff Reporter • 21 Jan 2014
Non-major lenders have tripled their market share of new fixed-rate loans, according to AFG’s quarterly Competition... READ MORE
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FHBs rejoice as investors head north
by Steven Cross • 21 Jan 2014
Investors are turning their sights towards Brisbane, giving first-time home buyers in Sydney and Melbourne a breath of... READ MORE
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WA named top-performing economy
by Staff Reporter • 21 Jan 2014
CommSec has released its quarterly State of the States economic performance report, with Western Australia again rated... READ MORE
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Confidence soars in the property industry
by Staff Reporter • 21 Jan 2014
Confidence in the market among property industry professionals has reached an all-time high, a business sentiment... READ MORE
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Convergence best controlled by planners: Omniwealth
by James Mitchell • 20 Jan 2014
It is more viable for a financial planner to add a mortgage broking component to their business than for a mortgage... READ MORE
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Better Business Summit tickets selling fast
by Staff Reporter • 20 Jan 2014
Brokers looking to attend the inaugural Better Business Summit are being urged to secure their tickets quickly, with... READ MORE
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2014 rate cut 'months away': economists
by Steven Cross and Michael Masterman • 20 Jan 2014
The cash rate is expected to remain on hold well into the year as weak employment figures continue to offset the... READ MORE
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Adelaide Bank targets Queensland for 2014
by Staff Reporter • 20 Jan 2014
A non-major bank has announced the appointment of an 18-year veteran to help it make the most of a burgeoning... READ MORE
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Trustees see SMSFs as 'safe' investment
by James Mitchell • 20 Jan 2014
The number of SMSF trustees investing in residential property is increasing as the asset class is perceived as safer... READ MORE
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Majors to mount comeback after non-bank growth
by Steven Cross • 17 Jan 2014
Major bank market share has slipped in recent years as brokers and consumers embrace non-bank lenders; however, one... READ MORE
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Brokers to recognise leading non-banks
by Staff Reporter • 17 Jan 2014
In an industry first, The Adviser is to launch awards designed exclusively for the non-bank lending sector that will... READ MORE
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Citi reconfirms regional potential
by Steven Cross • 17 Jan 2014
Despite being seen as a thoroughly metropolitan lender catering to affluent and emerging-affluent individuals, Citi has... READ MORE
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Unemployment holds steady in December: ABS
by Staff Reporter • 17 Jan 2014
Australia's seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate increased by 0.1 percentage points but the rounded estimate remained... READ MORE
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New housing recovery continues: HIA
by Staff Reporter • 17 Jan 2014
Housing data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows a recovery in new home building, according to... READ MORE
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Bank extends promo offering
by Steven Cross • 16 Jan 2014
In a clear indication that competition remains strong for home loan business, one lender is extending its promotional... READ MORE
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Five indicators to watch: AMP
by James Mitchell • 16 Jan 2014
As the global economy enters a period of transition and normalisation in 2014, AMP Capital chief economist Shane Oliver... READ MORE