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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
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New auction laws to hurt buyers and sellers
by Steven Cross • 5 Jul 2013
New laws that will allow auction bidders in South Australia to see the property's reserve price will damage both the... READ MORE
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Aggregator receives coveted honour
by Staff Reporter • 4 Jul 2013
One of Australia’s largest aggregators has been recognised at the Telstra Business Awards in Victoria. Yesterday,... READ MORE
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Rising state taxes send cost of living skyward
by Steven Cross • 4 Jul 2013
A sluggish mining sector is being blamed for new price hikes across WA, increasing yearly expenses by $218 on average... READ MORE
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ABA tickets selling fast
by Staff Reporter • 4 Jul 2013
Brokers looking to attend the 3rd annual Australian Broking Awards are being urged to act fast or risk missing out,... READ MORE
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Brands to dominate third party channel
by Jessica Darnbrough • 3 Jul 2013
Branded business will become increasingly popular as the third party distribution channel evolves, one aggregation head... READ MORE
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Banks grow market share
by Staff Reporter • 3 Jul 2013
Australia's major and non-major lenders continue to grow their share of the market. READ MORE
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More rate cuts needed
by Staff Reporter • 3 Jul 2013
One industry pundit has slammed the Reserve Bank for not cutting the official cash rate yesterday. READ MORE
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Delinquency rates on the rise
by Staff Reporter • 3 Jul 2013
The gap between the worst and best performing mortgage states is now at its tightest since 2004. READ MORE
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Aussie dollar expected to fall
by Staff Reporter • 3 Jul 2013
The falling Australian dollar is expected to settle at approximately 80 US cents. READ MORE
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MFAA fights for traineeship program
by Jessica Darnbrough • 2 Jul 2013
In a bid to recruit young, new-to-industry blood, the Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) is in... READ MORE
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Lender launches new deposit product
by Staff Reporter • 2 Jul 2013
AMP Bank has launched a new deposit product said to offer Australians good returns. READ MORE
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Aggregator reports surge in sales
by Staff Reporter • 2 Jul 2013
One of Australia’s largest aggregators has recorded a 17 per cent spike in national mortgage sales over the past... READ MORE
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Bank launches new product promotions
by Staff Reporter • 2 Jul 2013
In a bid to build on the momentum created by its recent product enhancements, one lender has launched two new... READ MORE
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Dwelling values on the rise
by Staff Reporter • 2 Jul 2013
Capital city dwelling values climbed by 3.8 per cent over the 2012/2013 financial year, new research has revealed. READ MORE