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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
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Pepper property enjoys solid growth
by Staff Reporter • 10 Jul 2013
Pepper Property has gone from strength to strength in its first 12 months of operation. READ MORE
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Real estate agents make lucrative partners
by Jessica Darnbrough • 10 Jul 2013
Brokers establishing referral partnerships with real estate agents are starting to see dividends. READ MORE
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Australia’s brightest brokers head into round two
by Staff Reporter • 10 Jul 2013
More than 50 brokers move closer to being named Australia's brightest, with round two of BrokerIQ kicking off today. READ MORE
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Aussies pessimistic about economy
by Staff Reporter • 9 Jul 2013
Almost 50 per cent of Australians expect the economy to worsen before the end of the year. READ MORE
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Investors dominate market
by Jessica Darnbrough • 9 Jul 2013
The property market remains an investors’ playground, according to RP Data’s Cameron Kusher. READ MORE
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Non-bank changes exec team
by Staff Reporter • 9 Jul 2013
One of Australia’s non-bank lenders has announced its plans for an executive team re-shuffle. READ MORE
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Job adverts on the decline
by Staff Reporter • 9 Jul 2013
A fall in the number of job advertisements could push the Reserve Bank (RBA) to cut the official cash rate again in the... READ MORE
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New solution to help distressed borrowers
by Staff Reporter • 9 Jul 2013
Designed to help borrowers in mortgage distress get back on their feet, ARAP has launched a solution that continues to... READ MORE
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Major extends discounted offering
by Jessica Darnbrough • 8 Jul 2013
One of Australia’s majors has extended the discount on one of its most popular products. READ MORE
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ASIC, MFAA applaud brokers
by Jessica Darnbrough • 8 Jul 2013
The MFAA and ASIC have congratulated the third party distribution channel on the way it has handled the introduction of... READ MORE
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Fixed rate demand hits new peak
by Staff Reporter • 8 Jul 2013
Enquiries about fixed interest rate home loans have reached a post-GFC high, new data has shown. According to... READ MORE
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More homes needed: HIA
by Staff Reporter • 8 Jul 2013
Australia needs to build a further 1.3 million homes by 2020 to meet current population projections, according to... READ MORE
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National listings numbers down
by Brendan Wong • 8 Jul 2013
The number of residential properties listed for sale has continued to fall across the country, according to RP Data. READ MORE
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Commission change receives mixed reviews
by Jessica Darnbrough • 5 Jul 2013
Bankwest’s commission increase has come under fire from brokers and aggregation heads. Earlier this week, Bankwest... READ MORE
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Median home values on the rise
by Staff Reporter • 5 Jul 2013
Sydney’s median house price could eclipse $1 million in less than a decade, one economist has claimed. Residex’s... READ MORE
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AAMC launches new app
by Staff Reporter • 5 Jul 2013
AAMC Training Group has launched a new website that allows brokers to access a range of educational course materials... READ MORE