Mortgage and Finance Brokers Breaking News - The Adviser

CBA raises fixed rates - 2009

by Staff Reporter • 11 Aug 2009

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia yesterday confirmed that it will lift interest repayments on their fixed rate... READ MORE

Banks urged to step away from govt. support

by Staff Reporter • 10 Aug 2009

About $1 out of every $3 that banks raised in wholesale money markets during July was unguaranteed, The Australian... READ MORE

Clearance rates fall below 70pc

by Staff Reporter • 10 Aug 2009

Australia’s auction clearance rates were down below 70 per cent in every capital city except Melbourne on Saturday,... READ MORE

Demand for lower end property surges

by Staff Reporter • 10 Aug 2009

Competition is rife in the real estate market with soaring demand for affordable residential real estate prompting... READ MORE

Increased confidence pushes average mortgage size up: AFG

by Staff Reporter • 10 Aug 2009

Australian homeowners are taking on more debt, with the average size of a new mortgage rising to $354,000 in July, AFG... READ MORE

IMF delivers sombre outlook

by Staff Reporter • 10 Aug 2009

The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) annual review of the Australian Economy has identified high levels of... READ MORE

Rates may rise to ‘normal level’: RBA

by Staff Reporter • 7 Aug 2009

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today revealed it will consider raising interest rates to a “normal level” if... READ MORE

Bankwest bolsters broker support

by Staff Reporter • 7 Aug 2009

Bankwest has revealed some fresh faces for its burgeoning national broker sales team. READ MORE

Ray White records solid Victorian sales figures

by Staff Reporter • 7 Aug 2009

Ray White yesterday reported a 26 per cent growth in statewide sales in Victoria on the back of strong first home owner... READ MORE

Heritage records ten consecutive years of profit

by Staff Reporter • 7 Aug 2009

Heritage Building Society has announced its tenth straight year of profit, reporting a before tax full year profit of... READ MORE

Major US lender suspended for fraud

by Staff Reporter • 7 Aug 2009

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has suspended Taylor Bean under suspicion of fraud. READ MORE

Housing price boom unlikely

by Staff Reporter • 7 Aug 2009

AMP Capital Investors' chief economist has warned home owners not to hold their breath for a boom-like recovery in... READ MORE

Unemployment rate holds firm

by Staff Reporter • 6 Aug 2009

The unemployment rate held steady over July, indicating that Australian businesses are riding out the economic downturn... READ MORE

US loan application rise

by Staff Reporter • 6 Aug 2009

The number of mortgage loan applications in the United States of America has risen by 4.4 per cent, the Mortgage... READ MORE

Investors poised for market return: Loan Market

by Staff Reporter • 6 Aug 2009

A Loan Market Group survey has revealed that a significant number of current investors are gearing to capitalise on... READ MORE

CBA slashes mortgage late payment, dishonor fees

by Staff Reporter • 6 Aug 2009

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) is the latest major lender to slash its fees on personal and business accounts. READ MORE

Banks may raise mortgage rates: ANZ

by Staff Reporter • 6 Aug 2009

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) chief executive Mike Smith has warned borrowers that the banks may have... READ MORE