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More rate cuts to come
by • 21 May 2009
The prospect of further RBA rate cuts has increased off the back of the federal government’s ballooning deficit...READ MORE
Banks warned to limit lending
by • 21 May 2009
Borrowers could face higher borrowing costs as the big banks’ high proportion of loans to deposits puts their... READ MORE
UK brokers say insurance products best for diversification
by • 20 May 2009
Brokers in the United Kingdom are turning to diversification to bolster their incomes, and like their Australian... READ MORE
Brokers unconvinced by federal budget
by • 20 May 2009
The federal budget has failed to impress the majority of brokers according to the latest Mortgage Business weekly... READ MORE
MFAA debate to tackle key issues
by • 20 May 2009
A panel debate including key industry figures and stakeholders will take centre stage at this year’s MFAA... READ MORE
Housing shortage to benefit Sydney landlords
by • 20 May 2009
Investors in Sydney’s metropolitan market can expect strong rental yields as the population continues to grow... READ MORE
Variable rates still most popular
by • 20 May 2009
Borrowers are confident home loan rates will remain low for some time with variable rate demand continuing to track at... READ MORE
RBA predicts economic recovery to kick start by Christmas
by • 20 May 2009
Green shoots are emerging in the domestic economy and recovery should be underway by the end of the year, according to... READ MORE
ASIC announces new dispute resolution schemes
by • 19 May 2009
ASIC has revealed improved consumer access to dispute resolution schemes in order to resolve disagreements more... READ MORE
Decline in commercial construction activity predicted
by • 19 May 2009
Commercial construction and engineering activity are set to slow down in 2009 and 2010 but government infrastructure... READ MORE
IMF casts doubt over domestic growth forecast
by • 19 May 2009
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecast a slow recovery for Australia, prompting speculation that the... READ MORE
Originator to give brokers flexibility on how commissions are paid
by • 19 May 2009
National Finance Club has relaunched its product suite and introduced a remuneration structure that offers brokers a... READ MORE
St George pulls personal loans
by • 19 May 2009
St George Bank has withdrawn its personal loans from the broker channel as part of a recent review of its intermediary... READ MORE
New home affordability at 7 year high
by • 19 May 2009
A softer property market and record low interest rates continue to make buying a first home the most affordable in... READ MORE
Melbourne, Sydney auction clearance rates stable but volume down
by • 18 May 2009
Auction sales volumes in Melbourne and Sydney were down on the weekend, Australian Property Monitors has... READ MORE
ASIC email a hoax
by • 18 May 2009
Brokers across the industry have received a hoax email claiming to be from ASIC targeting Choice Aggregation Services... READ MORE
Australians ill-equipped for rising unemployment, unexpected costs
by • 18 May 2009
As the threat of unemployment intensifies a Bankwest survey has found almost one in three Australians have no savings... READ MORE
UK lenders engage borrowers to help stem repossessions
by • 18 May 2009
Home repossessions continue to rise in the UK but increasing assistance from lenders is expected to result in a better... READ MORE
Quality to be recognised in top brokerage ranking
by • 18 May 2009
Australia’s top performing brokerages will be revealed in a ground breaking new Mortgage Business ranking later this... READ MORE
Genuine savings quickly becoming the norm
by • 18 May 2009
The requirement for borrowers to show genuine savings to secure a home loan is fast becoming industry standard.
READ MOREMajority of brokers now diversified beyond home loans
by • 15 May 2009
Changing market conditions have pushed diversification into the main with 93 per cent of brokers now offering more... READ MORE
US recession over as soon as August
by • 15 May 2009
If economic predictions are correct the United States’ recession should be over in a matter of months, according... READ MORE
Large deposit requirements keep first home buyers out: UK
by • 15 May 2009
Mortgage market activity improved strongly in the United Kingdom in March as borrowers took advantage of the lowest... READ MORE
Premium property markets shrink as economic conditions bite
by • 15 May 2009
New research released yesterday has confirmed the top end of Australia’s property market has been hit hard by... READ MORE
Strong improvement in commercial lending volumes
by • 15 May 2009
Commercial finance activity surged in March to $30.498 billion, ABS data showed yesterday, providing an encouraging... READ MORE
Balance sheet funds drive non-bank "renaissance"
by • 14 May 2009
Despite an overall decline in the non-bank sector’s market share over the last 18 months, the originator and... READ MORE
Indication of lending policies relaxing in UK
by • 14 May 2009
The UK’s second largest lender Abbey has relaxed its lending criteria in what is a major boost to the... READ MORE
Recovery still some way off for England
by • 14 May 2009
The Bank of England (BOE) has sharply cut its growth forecasts for the United Kingdom and warned the road to recovery... READ MORE
US foreclosures hit new high
by • 14 May 2009
One in every 159 US borrowers received a foreclosure filing during the first quarter as default notices and bank... READ MORE
Grant extension good but not enough
by • 14 May 2009
While the industry is largely relieved that the First Home Owners Grant has been extended some have claimed it’s... READ MORE

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