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FBAA calls for LMI portability
by Reporter • 30 Jul 2013
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) has called for mortgage insurance to be “overhauled”. READ MORE
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Bank cuts over 1pc from SVR
by Jessica Darnbrough • 29 Jul 2013
One of Australia’s banks has significantly increased its borrower discount, offering buyers up to 110 basis points... READ MORE
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Rents outstrip home value growth
by Reporter • 29 Jul 2013
Rental growth has outstripped home value growth since the onset of the financial crisis, new research has revealed. READ MORE
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YBR responds to ASIC concerns
by Reporter • 29 Jul 2013
Yellow Brick Road Finance has changed the way it authorises companies and individuals to offer loan advice after the... READ MORE
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Aussie John honoured at awards
by Reporter • 29 Jul 2013
Aussie executive chairman John Symond has been honoured for his continued philanthropic interest in children’s causes... READ MORE
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Residential construction falls by 10 per cent
by Rebecca De Britt • 29 Jul 2013
New residential construction has plummeted in every state except Western Australia, according PRDnationwide’s recent... READ MORE
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Australians lack financial diligence

by Rebecca De Britt • 29 Jul 2013
Two thirds of Australians don’t review their financial goals often enough, according to Finder.com.au. READ MORE
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Brokers warned: manage database or lose business
by Jessica Darnbrough • 26 Jul 2013
As competition in the mortgage space intensifies, it is becoming increasingly important for brokers to successfully... READ MORE
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FBAA calls for broker support
by Reporter • 26 Jul 2013
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) is calling on brokers to support the industry body’s various... READ MORE
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Brokerage reveals growth ambitions
by Reporter • 26 Jul 2013
One of Australia’s top brokerages has revealed its ambitious recruitment plans for the coming 12 months. READ MORE
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HIA calls for further rate cut
by Reporter • 26 Jul 2013
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has called on the Reserve Bank to cut the official cash rate when the board... READ MORE
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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