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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
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Brokers' websites a compliance concern
by reporter • 18 Jul 2013
Brokers need to be diligent with their website collateral, Gadens' Jon Denovan has warned. READ MORE
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Bankwest rewards top brokers
by Jessica Darnbrough • 18 Jul 2013
Bankwest has recognised its top-tier commercial brokers from across the country. READ MORE
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ASIC bans Perth broker
by Jessica Darnbrough • 18 Jul 2013
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has permanently banned a Perth-based mortgage broker for... READ MORE
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Stalwart calls for banking inquiry
by Jessica Darnbrough • 18 Jul 2013
One industry stalwart has thrown his weight behind the recent calls for an inquiry into competition in the Australian... READ MORE
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Housing starts fall in March quarter
by Jessica Darnbrough • 18 Jul 2013
Dwelling commencements fell over the March quarter, reinforcing the idea that more work is needed to ensure a home... READ MORE
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Days of hot selling seasons are gone
by Jessica Darnbrough • 17 Jul 2013
Spring will not result in a dramatic uplift in buying and selling activity, Liberty’s John Mohnacheff has claimed. READ MORE
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Election stalling home buyers
by Jessica Darnbrough • 17 Jul 2013
The upcoming federal election is discouraging potential borrowers from purchasing property, according to a survey by... READ MORE
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Lender cuts 1pc from rates
by Jessica Darnbrough • 17 Jul 2013
One of Australia’s non-bank lenders has cut up to 100 basis points from its suite of custom products. READ MORE
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Falling dollar boosts economy
by Jessica Darnbrough • 17 Jul 2013
The falling Australian dollar is helping to rebalance growth, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has claimed. READ MORE
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Arrears on the decline
by Jessica Darnbrough • 17 Jul 2013
Arrears on loans underlying Australian prime residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBSs) fell by nine basis points... READ MORE
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Units still outperforming houses
by Jessica Darnbrough • 17 Jul 2013
Despite the 'old school' investment preference for houses, units appear to be growing in strength by comparison,... READ MORE
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Lender slashes rates by up to 1pc
by Jessica Darnbrough • 16 Jul 2013
One of Australia’s non-bank lenders has cut up to 100 basis points from its suite of custom products. READ MORE
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Broker share to grow
by Jessica Darnbrough • 16 Jul 2013
Fierce lender competition in the mortgage space should help brokers write greater volumes, one aggregation head has... READ MORE
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Lender trims variable rate
by Jessica Darnbrough • 16 Jul 2013
More lenders are starting to reduce their variable rates outside of any movements by the Reserve Bank. READ MORE