Mortgage and Finance Brokers Breaking News - The Adviser

Majors to move in line with RBA rate rise

by Staff Reporter • 2 Feb 2010

NAB has thrown down the gauntlet to other lenders after announcing it would not hike its standard variable home loan... READ MORE

Investor confidence surges in 2009

by Staff Reporter • 2 Feb 2010

Investors are not deterred by the current rising interest rate environment, a new study has found. READ MORE

Slump in job figures won’t stop rate rise

by Staff Reporter • 2 Feb 2010

The Reserve Bank is expected to lift the official cash rate today despite evidence that suggests the labour market is... READ MORE

Australians optimistic about house prices

by Staff Reporter • 1 Feb 2010

Despite three consecutive rate rises, most Australians remain optimistic about the future of the property market. READ MORE

GFC strikes off no deposit mortgages

by Staff Reporter • 1 Feb 2010

The global financial crisis has killed the no deposit mortgage, as lenders continue to tighten lending restrictions... READ MORE

Rate rise imminent: AMP

by Staff Reporter • 1 Feb 2010

The Reserve Bank is expected to raise rates for the fourth consecutive time when it meets tomorrow, amid evidence that... READ MORE

Up-graders to dominate in 2010

by Staff Reporter • 1 Feb 2010

Up-graders will be a force to be reckoned with in 2010, according to the LJ Hooker/BIS Shrapnel Residential Property... READ MORE

Feb rate rise could cripple weak mortgage market

by Staff Reporter • 1 Feb 2010

The Reserve Bank is under increasing pressure to keep the official cash rate on hold as evidence has emerged that the... READ MORE

Rental rates ease; house prices soar

by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2010

Rental rates are falling on the back of increased home buyer activity, PRDnationwide’s latest Quarterly Economic &... READ MORE

Brokers unhappy with aggregator software

by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2010

Almost two thirds of all brokers are dissatisfied with their aggregator’s technology platform, a new poll has found. READ MORE

Still a place for LMI: QBE LMI

by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2010

QBE LMI chief executive Ian Graham has dismissed claims that the role of LMIs has been marginalised on the back of... READ MORE

Government buys $3.4b RMBS

by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2010

The federal government announced yesterday that it would provide five home lenders with a pipeline of funding to... READ MORE

Smartline offers brokers additional revenue

by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2010

In a bid to ramp up its competitive position in the mortgage market, Smartline will offer finance leasing to its 200... READ MORE

Inflation figures support rate rise

by Staff Reporter • 28 Jan 2010

The latest inflation figures have increased the possibility of a fourth consecutive interest rate rise. READ MORE

No more rate rises: HIA

by Staff Reporter • 28 Jan 2010

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has warned the Reserve Bank not to raise the official cash rate when it meets... READ MORE

Professional brokers to capture market share

by Staff Reporter • 28 Jan 2010

Licensed mortgage brokers will win a greater market share following the implementation of legislation, MFAA chief... READ MORE

House price growth surges to 6 yr high

by Staff Reporter • 28 Jan 2010

Unprecedented demand from first home buyers and upgraders has helped 2009 post the strongest annual house price growth... READ MORE

Fixed rate popularity slides

by Staff Reporter • 28 Jan 2010

Demand for fixed rate home loans has dropped to a seven year low, according to Mortgage Choice. READ MORE