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Arrears fall in May
by Reporter • 26 Jul 2013
Arrears on loans underlying Australian prime residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBSs) decreased by two basis... READ MORE
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Aussie upbeat about future
by Jessica Darnbrough • 25 Jul 2013
Aussie’s newly-appointed chief executive Ian Corfield has spoken of his bullish plans for the brokerage and its... READ MORE
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Rates to fall again

by Jessica Darnbrough • 25 Jul 2013
Benign inflation has cleared the way for another rate cut, one economist has claimed. READ MORE
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Consumer sentiment stronger as housing finance increases
by Steven Cross • 25 Jul 2013
Gross spending on housing finance has increased by 17.1 per cent, according to the PRDnationwide Research Quarterly... READ MORE
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1300Homeloan announces new partnership
by Reporter • 25 Jul 2013
1300HomeLoan and local services marketplace Oneflare have joined forces, aiming to deliver a complete home services... READ MORE
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FBAA to launch free conference
by Jessica Darnbrough • 24 Jul 2013
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) has taken a bold step by announcing its annual conference will not... READ MORE
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Home buyer demand on the up
by Jessica Darnbrough • 24 Jul 2013
Mortgage enquiries have risen significantly, suggesting home buyer demand is on the up. READ MORE
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Aggregator adds new lender to panel
by Reporter • 24 Jul 2013
One of Australia’s aggregators has added a new lender to its panel. READ MORE
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Non-majors lift market share: AFG
by Reporter • 24 Jul 2013
Australia’s non-major lenders are steadily clawing market share from the majors, according to AFG’s latest... READ MORE
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Bank cuts fixed rates again - Jul 2013
by Reporter • 24 Jul 2013
One of Australia’s banks has cut its three-year fixed rate to just 4.94 per cent. READ MORE
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Brokers call for base salaries
by Jessica Darnbrough • 23 Jul 2013
A majority of mortgage brokers believe entry-level advisers should be paid a salary. READ MORE
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Lender celebrates 18th birthday
by Reporter • 23 Jul 2013
One of Australia’s non-bank lenders will this month celebrate 18 years in business. READ MORE
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CBA and Westpac win over business customers
by Reporter • 23 Jul 2013
Westpac and the Commonwealth Bank have finished the financial year as the top banks for Australian businesses of all... READ MORE
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Brokerage calls for stamp duty concessions
by Reporter • 23 Jul 2013
One of Australia’s brokerage groups has called for amendments to stamp duty charges. READ MORE
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Aggregator quashes sale rumours again
by Reporter • 23 Jul 2013
An aggregation head has offered a $10,000 reward to whoever catches the person spreading rumours that the aggregator is... READ MORE
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Consolidation is imminent: bank heads
by Jessica Darnbrough • 22 Jul 2013
The aggregation space can expect to see greater consolidation, various banking heads have claimed. READ MORE
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Bank set to launch broker-centric videos
by Jessica Darnbrough • 22 Jul 2013
One of Australia’s non-major lenders is gearing up to launch new broker-centric videos that will advise on best lead... READ MORE
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Aggregator recognises best in business
by Jessica Darnbrough • 22 Jul 2013
AFG’s top performing NSW-based brokers and brokerages have been recognised at the aggregator’s annual state... READ MORE
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Commercial market shows signs of improvement
by Reporter • 22 Jul 2013
The commercial property market shows signs of picking up after a Central Coast property sold for an unprecedented... READ MORE
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Property market on the rise
by Reporter • 22 Jul 2013
The property market is well and truly past the bottom of the cycle, with solid and increasing buyer activity being seen... READ MORE
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Brokers to become ‘human face’ of credit
by reporter • 19 Jul 2013
With banks continuing to push online channels, brokers have a unique opportunity to capitalise on consumer... READ MORE
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ASIC concerned about debt consolidation sector
by reporter • 19 Jul 2013
Debt consolidation providers in Australia are at risk of not complying with their responsible lending obligations,... READ MORE
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Land sales signal slow housing recovery
by Reporter • 19 Jul 2013
New home building activity has improved modestly in 2013, according to the latest HIA-RP Data Residential Land Report. READ MORE
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Business conditions weaken: NAB
by Reporter • 19 Jul 2013
Business confidence and conditions suffered in the June quarter, according to new research. READ MORE
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Brokerage unveils new sponsorship agreement
by Reporter • 19 Jul 2013
One of Australia’s Top 25 brokerages has partnered with a Canberra cycling team in a bid to give back to the... READ MORE