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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
Strengthening economy impacts arrears
by Staff Reporter • 16 Feb 2010
Mortgage delinquencies are set to rise just as interest rates are expected to climb, global ratings agency Fitch has... READ MORE
Bendigo profit surge positive for second tier lenders
by Staff Reporter • 16 Feb 2010
In a further sign that the second tier lending sector is strengthening, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has delivered a... READ MORE
Auction activity still strong
by Staff Reporter • 15 Feb 2010
Auction clearance rates continued to perform strongly over the weekend.
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RHG refuses to be drawn on market return
by Staff Reporter • 15 Feb 2010
RHG could be gearing up to reenter the mortgage market according to media reports, but brokers are divided as to... READ MORE
ASIC Credit Roadshow hits the ground running
by Staff Reporter • 15 Feb 2010
Brokers seeking to improve their understanding of the soon to be introduced National Credit Regime are encouraged to... READ MORE
Non-bank lender bumps up LVR
by Staff Reporter • 15 Feb 2010
In a sign that competition is beginning to reemerge in the market, Australian First Mortgage (AFM) has expanded its... READ MORE
FHBs down but not out
by Staff Reporter • 12 Feb 2010
Despite a wind back in the government's first home buyer stimulus, it seems many of the industry’s newest property... READ MORE
Trail commission debate heats up
by Staff Reporter • 12 Feb 2010
Suggestions from the FBAA that trail commissions are under threat have been dismissed by industry figureheads as... READ MORE
Strengthening employment bad news for borrowers
by Staff Reporter • 12 Feb 2010
Australia’s strong employment data has increased the risk of a rate rise in March.
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Talkback: Brokers speak out over FBAA trail commission comments
by Staff Reporter • 12 Feb 2010
Broker reaction to comments made by FBAA president Peter White in the article ‘Trailing commissions under... READ MORE
Major raises unguaranteed funds
by Staff Reporter • 12 Feb 2010
ANZ has raised $1.8 billion, the largest non-guaranteed bank funding deal in the domestic market this year.
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Homeloans employs league legend to market brand
by Staff Reporter • 12 Feb 2010
Homeloans is currently ramping up its presence in the Queensland market.
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Trail commissions under threat: FBAA
by Staff Reporter • 11 Feb 2010
Trailing commissions for brokers could soon become extinct, The FBAA’s president Peter White has warned.
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