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Advantedge gives brokers licensing choice
by Staff Reporter • 17 Mar 2010
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Bankwest 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
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ING DIRECT launches offset product
by Staff Reporter • 17 Mar 2010
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Rates rise as economy moves to “gradual” recovery: RBA
by Staff Reporter • 17 Mar 2010
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Auction activity to lift rates
by Staff Reporter • 17 Mar 2010
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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 MORE
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Super 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
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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 MORE
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Lending 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 MORE
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MFAA expels broker
by Staff Reporter • 15 Mar 2010
An MFAA accredited mortgage consultant and his company have been expelled for misconduct. READ MORE
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MFAA 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 MORE
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Liberty 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
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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
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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 MORE
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Rate 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 revealed. READ MORE
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Investor market thrives as hotspots announced
by Staff Reporter • 12 Mar 2010
Property prices are expected to climb 10 per cent this year, according to McGrath Real Estate. READ MORE
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Fitch boost for Bendigo and Adelaide
by Staff Reporter • 12 Mar 2010
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s BBB+ credit rating from Fitch Ratings has been upgraded from stable to positive,... READ MORE
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Non-bank lenders viable alternative to majors: NMC
by Staff Reporter • 11 Mar 2010
With fear mounting that some of the majors could follow Westpac’s lead and reduce their maximum loan-to-value ratios... READ MORE
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HFS eyes expansion through regulation
by Staff Reporter • 11 Mar 2010
Harcourts Financial Services has voiced its support for the industry’s impending move to regulation. READ MORE
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More construction needed: RBA
by Staff Reporter • 11 Mar 2010
The Reserve Bank of Australia has put out the call for greater construction activity, warning that a housing bubble... READ MORE