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RAMS awarded 5 star accolade
by Staff Reporter • 29 Oct 2009
RAMS Home Loans’ Basic and Easy Start three year introductory variable rate home loans have been awarded a five star... READ MORE
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REIV to crack down on misleading advertising
by Staff Reporter • 29 Oct 2009
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) plans to introduce a new code of conduct for agents that will prohibit... READ MORE
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CPI increases in September quarter
by Staff Reporter • 29 Oct 2009
The consumer price index (CPI) has increased by 1 per cent over the September 2009 quarter, fueling speculation that... READ MORE
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NAB’s net profit down 42.9pc
by Staff Reporter • 28 Oct 2009
Volatility in the market has driven NAB’s net profit down 42.9 per cent to $2.6 billion during 2009. READ MORE
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Funding costs to push rates higher: CBA
by Staff Reporter • 28 Oct 2009
Brokers can play a critical role in informing their clients of the impact of the higher funding costs that are likely... READ MORE
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Melbourne property prices jump $30,000
by Staff Reporter • 28 Oct 2009
The median price for a property in Melbourne has climbed $30,000 in the three months to September, to sit at $480,000. READ MORE
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Fewer FHBs seek finance
by Staff Reporter • 28 Oct 2009
First home buyers have officially started to pare back, with mortgage brokers noticing a dramatic drop in the level of... READ MORE
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ANZ rated number one for customer satisfaction
by Staff Reporter • 28 Oct 2009
ANZ has topped the majors in terms of customer banking satisfaction, a new poll from Roy Morgan has revealed. READ MORE
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Senate passes broker legislation
by Staff Reporter • 28 Oct 2009
The National Consumer Credit Protection Act was finally passed through the senate yesterday following the six month... READ MORE
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Business confidence heightens threat of rate rise
by Staff Reporter • 28 Oct 2009
Business confidence for the quarter has climbed again, soaring 20 points to the highs last seen in early 2002. READ MORE
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ANZ vows to toe interest rate line
by Staff Reporter • 27 Oct 2009
ANZ Bank has promised to keep step with the Reserve Bank’s adjustment to the cash rate when the Board meets in... READ MORE
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Branch closures a failure: Westpac
by Staff Reporter • 27 Oct 2009
Westpac’s group executive Peter Hanlon has admitted the bank’s policy of shutting down branches was a big mistake. READ MORE
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Abandoning major banks could save borrowers $5.3b
by Staff Reporter • 27 Oct 2009
Big four customers could save $5.3 billion on their home loans each year by switching to the cheapest provider. READ MORE
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Big four move fixed rates
by Staff Reporter • 27 Oct 2009
The big four have started to move their fixed rate home loans once again on the back of increased funding costs. READ MORE
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MFAA reinstates 900 brokers
by Staff Reporter • 27 Oct 2009
Nearly two thirds of the 1,500 brokers terminated by the MFAA have had their membership reinstated after obtaining... READ MORE
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Broker uses franchise to drum up good will
by Staff Reporter • 26 Oct 2009
Mortgage Choice franchise owner and broker, Greg Campbell, has won the Franchise Council of Australia’s 2009... READ MORE
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Hermes MD fights ‘unjust’ mortgages
by Staff Reporter • 26 Oct 2009
Luxury goods brand Hermes’ managing director Karin Upton Baker will face court this week after failing to repay more... READ MORE
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Melbourne achieves best auction results of the year
by Staff Reporter • 26 Oct 2009
While auction clearance rates remained relatively stable across the weekend, Melbourne managed to achieve its biggest... READ MORE
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NAB supports acknowledgement of funding costs
by Staff Reporter • 26 Oct 2009
NAB’s chief executive Cameron Clyne has put his weight behind a proposal that would see banks publishing the... READ MORE
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Economic recovery near as home sales surge in US
by Staff Reporter • 26 Oct 2009
The United States has enjoyed a surprising surge in the sale of existing homes, climbing 9.4 per cent in September to... READ MORE
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Big four to ramp up business lending
by Staff Reporter • 26 Oct 2009
The big four banks are gearing up to lend more aggressively to medium and large businesses as the economy shows signs... READ MORE
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Strong Aussie dollar bane for agents
by Staff Reporter • 23 Oct 2009
The rising Aussie dollar, though perceived by many as a sign the economy is improving, leaves many real estate agents... READ MORE
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Banks may face higher costs
by Staff Reporter • 23 Oct 2009
Banks may soon face higher costs thanks to the implementation of new liquidity rules, according to the Australian... READ MORE
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Housing affordability slides
by Staff Reporter • 23 Oct 2009
Housing affordability has deteriorated for the second consecutive quarter, according to the latest Housing Industry... READ MORE
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Mortgage Choice unveils groundbreaking Google partnership
by Staff Reporter • 23 Oct 2009
In a bid to enhance productivity, Mortgage Choice is transitioning its staff across to Google Apps – a suite of... READ MORE