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Nation's top brokers revealed
by Steven Cross • 31 Oct 2013
The Adviser's fifth annual Elite Business Writers ranking reveals Australia’s top-performing brokers for the... READ MORE
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Australians wary of 2014
by Staff Reporter • 31 Oct 2013
Consumer sentiment has fallen as concerns the Australian economy won’t perform in 2014 grow. READ MORE
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Franchise network doubles in size
by Staff Reporter • 31 Oct 2013
A series of enticing initiatives have helped double the size of Resi Mortgage Corporation in 2013, with the non-bank... READ MORE
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New home sales at 2-year high
by Staff Reporter • 31 Oct 2013
New home sales have increased in both the month and quarter of September 2013, according to the Housing Industry... READ MORE
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Financial wellbeing at all-time high
by Staff Reporter • 31 Oct 2013
Australian households are experiencing record-high levels of financial wellbeing, according to the ING DIRECT Financial... READ MORE
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APRA crackdown on high LVRs
by Steven Cross • 30 Oct 2013
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has warned lenders they are willing to take action against loan... READ MORE
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House prices racing into dangerous waters
by Steven Cross • 30 Oct 2013
RBA has called for vigilance from lenders and borrowers, as property prices begin to shoot upwards into unaffordable... READ MORE
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Online banks present opportunity for brokers
by Michael Masterman • 30 Oct 2013
Online banks can actually improve brokers’ value proposition, as an excess of information increases the value of good... READ MORE
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ANZ profit up 11 per cent
by Staff Reporter • 30 Oct 2013
Strong home loans growth has helped ANZ to achieve a cash profit after tax of $6.5 billion for the 2013 financial year,... READ MORE
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IMB recognised for home loans
by Staff Reporter • 30 Oct 2013
IMB Building Society has received a five star rating for four of its home loan products from Canstar, making it the... READ MORE
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Online supporting docs the way of the future
by Steven Cross • 29 Oct 2013
St George Bank has unveiled its new broker submission software yesterday, with brokers involved in the trial labelling... READ MORE
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AFG prices 2nd RMBS issue this year
by Staff Reporter • 29 Oct 2013
The leading aggregator has successfully priced a residential mortgage-backed security (RMBS) at $300 million. READ MORE
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Tech giants pose greatest threat to banks
by Staff Reporter • 29 Oct 2013
A new era for banking could be on the horizon, with international technology companies looking to muscle in on the... READ MORE
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Melbourne delivers on super Saturday forecast
by Brendan Wong • 29 Oct 2013
Melbourne experienced a super Saturday, with the city hosting the highest ever number of weekend auctions. READ MORE
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Borrowers urged to prepare for rate rise
by Staff Reporter • 29 Oct 2013
With much speculation that interest rates have reached their lowest point, mortgage holders are being urged to prepare... READ MORE
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Brokers not to blame in subprime scandal
by Steven Cross • 28 Oct 2013
Evidence suggests brokers are not to blame despite ASIC's jump to roast brokers in the Senate inquiry into the subprime... READ MORE
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One week left to nominate for business awards
by Stacey Moseley • 28 Oct 2013
Entries for the brokers' inaugural Better Business Awards close this Friday 1 November. READ MORE
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Resimac succeeds in RHG takeover
by Staff Reporter • 28 Oct 2013
Resimac has emerged victorious after battling Pepper for the past two months for the acquisition of the former RAMS... READ MORE
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Brokers decide who “owns” the client
by Stacey Moseley • 28 Oct 2013
Discussion has erupted after The Adviser revealed an ongoing legal battle over client ownership. READ MORE
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Non-major lender has plans to expand
by Michael Masterman • 28 Oct 2013
A non-bank lender has moved into new Sydney premises as part of continued expansion plans designed to increase its loan... READ MORE
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Brokers 'vulnerable' if SMSFs collapse
by Steven Cross • 25 Oct 2013
Brokers have been wedged into a dangerous position, and could be the scapegoat when market hype over self-managed super... READ MORE
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Non-major banks double market share
by Staff Reporter • 25 Oct 2013
The big four banks are losing ground in the fixed rate home loan space, as the non-majors double their market share in... READ MORE
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Housing market sentiment drops
by Staff Reporter • 25 Oct 2013
Confidence in the Australian housing market has fallen, according to the latest RP Data research. READ MORE
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Bank posts record profit
by Staff Reporter • 25 Oct 2013
A non-major lender has posted a 14th consecutive record pre-tax profit for 2012/2013. READ MORE
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RE/MAX-Vow joint venture signs up first brokers
by Staff Reporter • 25 Oct 2013
Australian Property Finance has announced the first brokers to join the new group looking to leverage of the wide range... READ MORE