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Smaller lenders to compete again: RBA
by Staff Reporter • 19 Mar 2010
By: Jessica Darnbrough
READ MOREAdvantedge gives brokers licensing choice
by Staff Reporter • 17 Mar 2010
By: Jessica Darnbrough
READ MOREBankwest to strengthen broker ties
by Staff Reporter • 17 Mar 2010
Bankwest’s new head of business and private banking, Mark Reid, has confirmed he will continue to work with brokers... READ MORE
Rates rise as economy moves to “gradual” recovery: RBA
by Staff Reporter • 17 Mar 2010
By: Belinda Luc
Non-conforming products make comeback
by Staff Reporter • 16 Mar 2010
Tighter lending criteria from mainstream lenders has pushed up demand for non-conforming products.
READ MORESuper investors turn to property
by Staff Reporter • 16 Mar 2010
Superannuation investors are more likely to put any extra money they have into property rather than superannuation, a... READ MORE
Treasury warns of big bank dominance
by Staff Reporter • 16 Mar 2010
Treasury secretary Ken Henry has raised concerns about the increased market power of the major banks.
READ MORELending revival expected
by Staff Reporter • 16 Mar 2010
Despite a recent drop in Australia’s housing finance figures, borrowing activity is expected to pick up this year... READ MORE
Bankwest appoints new head of business and private banking
by Staff Reporter • 16 Mar 2010
Bankwest’s Mark Reid will leave the bank’s retail arm to take up the position of head of business and private... READ MORE
Refund admits to misleading conduct
by Staff Reporter • 15 Mar 2010
Refund Home Loans (Refund) will have to clarify its relationship with the ACCC to its franchisees after a government... READ MORE
Mortgage Choice calls off Count talks
by Staff Reporter • 15 Mar 2010
Count Financial has confirmed it held preliminary discussion with Mortgage Choice about combining their respective... READ MORE
Strong profit for insurer
by Staff Reporter • 15 Mar 2010
QBE LMI has posted a strong half year financial performance – recording a net profit after tax of $136 million for... READ MORE
Home buyers feel pinch as affordability slides
by Staff Reporter • 15 Mar 2010
Housing affordability has declined for the third consecutive quarter, a new report has found.
READ MOREMFAA recognises industry top performers
by Staff Reporter • 15 Mar 2010
The MFAA has honoured the industry’s top performers at the 2010 Excellence Awards on Friday night.
READ MOREMFAA expels broker
by Staff Reporter • 15 Mar 2010
An MFAA accredited mortgage consultant and his company have been expelled for misconduct.
READ MORELiberty absorbs rate hike
by Staff Reporter • 12 Mar 2010
Despite the Reserve Bank raising the official cash rate last week, Liberty Financial has announced it will absorb the... READ MORE
Alleged fraudulent broker flees country
by Staff Reporter • 12 Mar 2010
A former mortgage broker, who is currently being investigated for fraud, has fled the country, forcing officials to... READ MORE
Part time brokers get industry leg-up
by Staff Reporter • 12 Mar 2010
Part time brokers worried about the introduction of licensing and ongoing lender volume hurdles can rest easy.
READ MORERate rises to hurt 50pc of FHB
by Staff Reporter • 12 Mar 2010
More than 40 per cent of first home buyers are experiencing some sort of mortgage stress, a new report has... READ MORE

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