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LJ Hooker ramps up broker network
by Staff Reporter • 24 Feb 2010
LJ Hooker Financial Services has beefed up its presence in Victoria and Western Australia by entering a strategic...READ MORE
Liberty increases LVR limits
by Staff Reporter • 24 Feb 2010
In a bid to increase their competitive stance in the commercial mortgage space, Liberty Financial yesterday announced... READ MORE
Professional brokers to be 'Advisers': MFAA
by Staff Reporter • 23 Feb 2010
The MFAA is radically changing its member offering, by segmenting the industry through tiered professional... READ MORE
Melbourne property still hot: RP Data
by Staff Reporter • 23 Feb 2010
Higher interest rates and a wind back in government stimulus is not enough to dampen the spirits of Melbourne property... READ MORE
ANZ tops majors again
by Staff Reporter • 23 Feb 2010
ANZ has once again topped the majors in terms of customer satisfaction, according to the latest TNS Business Finance... READ MORE
Housing affordability slumps
by Staff Reporter • 23 Feb 2010
Higher interest rates and house prices caused housing affordability to plummet at the end of last year, a new report... READ MORE
Australia gears up for boom
by Staff Reporter • 23 Feb 2010
The Australian economy has emerged from the global financial crisis relatively unscathed and is now gearing up for... READ MORE
Borrowers take bigger loans than 5 years ago
by Staff Reporter • 22 Feb 2010
Borrowers have almost doubled the size of their loans over the past five years, the latest Reserve Bank of Australia... READ MORE
Sydney auction activity remains resilient
by Staff Reporter • 22 Feb 2010
Despite the threat of further rate rises, the property market has continued to perform well over the weekend.
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Building society discounts fixed rates
by Staff Reporter • 22 Feb 2010
In a bid to increase competition in the home loan market, The Rock Building Society has launched a series of new... READ MORE
ANZ ramps up mortgage lending
by Staff Reporter • 22 Feb 2010
In a further sign that competition amongst lenders is remerging, ANZ will ease its lending criteria in a bid to acquire... READ MORE
NAB o/s banking plan turns sour
by Staff Reporter • 22 Feb 2010
NAB’s ambition to build its British business could be put on hold as speculation mounts that the Royal Bank of... READ MORE
RHG profit slumps 33pc
by Staff Reporter • 22 Feb 2010
RHG’s net profit continues to decline as its loan book gradually runs down.
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Refinancing drives broker volumes
by Staff Reporter • 19 Feb 2010
In what is a buoyant market compared with 12 months ago, brokers see refinancing as the main thrust for business... READ MORE
Second tier lenders return to the fore
by Staff Reporter • 19 Feb 2010
The majors are not the only banks to post strong first half year results, with Heritage Building Society posting a... READ MORE
Mortgage manager primed for growth
by Staff Reporter • 19 Feb 2010
Following several months of strong loan volume growth, Australian First Mortgage (AFM) is set to enter into a new phase... READ MORE
High LVR loans in demand
by Staff Reporter • 19 Feb 2010
Although funding constraints have meant that only a few lenders now offer High LVR loans, demand for the products... READ MORE
Count Financial eyes bigger stake in brokerage
by Staff Reporter • 18 Feb 2010
Count Financial has announced its intention to increase its stake in Mortgage Choice, after posting a healthy net... READ MORE
Majors hit back at trail cut rumours
by Staff Reporter • 18 Feb 2010
The banks have been quick to respond to the suggestion that trail commissions may soon become a thing of the past... READ MORE
Home buyers get mobile connection
by Staff Reporter • 18 Feb 2010
Lenders are embracing mobile technology as a new way to connect directly with borrowers.
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QBE LMI beefs-up team
by Staff Reporter • 18 Feb 2010
QBE Lenders’ Mortgage Insurance Limited (QBE LMI) is ramping up its resources, appointing a senior manager of people... READ MORE
FHB activity breaks record
by Staff Reporter • 18 Feb 2010
More than 190,000 Australians took advantage of the government’s first home buyer stimulus incentives in 2009,... READ MORE
Ex-broker cops suspended jail sentence
by Staff Reporter • 18 Feb 2010
A former NSW mortgage broker has been given an 18 month good behavior bond after being convicted of obtaining money by... READ MORE
RBA could hold rates in March
by Staff Reporter • 17 Feb 2010
Despite an improvement in consumer confidence, the Reserve Bank is cautious about raising rates too soon.
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Competition heats up in fixed rate arena
by Staff Reporter • 17 Feb 2010
Smaller lenders can compete with the majors through their fixed rate price structure, Loan Market Group’s chief... READ MORE
Mortgage strength drives Westpac profit
by Staff Reporter • 17 Feb 2010
Above average industry growth in home lending has helped Westpac to top expectations and deliver a first-quarter cash... READ MORE
AMP drops rates
by Staff Reporter • 17 Feb 2010
In a bid to remain competitive in the mortgage sphere, second tier lender AMP has announced it will cut its basic... READ MORE
Securitisation shows signs of life
by Staff Reporter • 17 Feb 2010
The securitisation markets are beginning to thaw, according to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s assistant governor Guy... READ MORE
St George puts customer satisfaction above profits
by Staff Reporter • 16 Feb 2010
While some banks have announced staggering net profit increases for the second half of 2009, St George does not look... READ MORE
FHBs dig debt hole
by Staff Reporter • 16 Feb 2010
First home buyers are taking on more debt than ever before, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics... READ MORE
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