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Smartline broker takes top honours again
by Staff Reporter • 15 Sep 2009
For the second consecutive year, Smartline has named Cathy Anderson as its franchise owner of the year. READ MORE
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Clearance rates take a hit
by Staff Reporter • 14 Sep 2009
The residential property market has lost some of its steam, according to data from Australian Property Monitors. READ MORE
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CBA tightens lending policy on investment income
by Staff Reporter • 14 Sep 2009
Brokers will no longer be able to use borrowers' proposed investment income generated by margin lending to service a... READ MORE
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Strong demand to continue from first home buyers
by Staff Reporter • 14 Sep 2009
Brokers can still expect to see strong sales to first home buyers over the coming months despite the wind-back of the... READ MORE
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Prestige property slides 45pc
by Staff Reporter • 14 Sep 2009
The prestige property market has recorded a 45 per cent drop in gross sales from its peak in 2008, according to the... READ MORE
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Finance commitments down; investor interest up
by Staff Reporter • 11 Sep 2009
Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has revealed a slowdown in the rate of growth of finance commitments. READ MORE
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Investors look to property over shares
by Staff Reporter • 11 Sep 2009
Australians are more likely to invest in property rather than shares, a new poll has found. READ MORE
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Property sales soar in 2009
by Staff Reporter • 11 Sep 2009
Property sales volumes have jumped by 32 per cent across Australia in the 12 months to 30 June 2009. READ MORE
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Property market gears up for bumper season
by Staff Reporter • 11 Sep 2009
The property market is gearing up for a bumper season thanks to an influx of stock and the warmer spring weather... READ MORE
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Interest rates to remain on hold - for now
by Staff Reporter • 11 Sep 2009
Mortgage rates are likely to remain on hold until at least November as companies continue to shed full time employees. READ MORE
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Broker writesbusiness via facebook
by Staff Reporter • 11 Sep 2009
Brokers are beginning to see the fruits of employing social networking tools in their business, with one broker selling... READ MORE
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Gen Y prime target for brokers: report
by Staff Reporter • 11 Sep 2009
Generation Y borrowers are more likely to use a mortgage broker than any other market segment for advice and support, a... READ MORE
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A third of brokers not prepared for legislation
by Staff Reporter • 10 Sep 2009
With the implementation of the National Consumer Credit Protection legislation drawing ever closer, as much as a third... READ MORE
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Banks may increase variable rates independent of RBA
by Staff Reporter • 10 Sep 2009
Variable interest rates may rise by 0.15 per cent before the RBA lifts its cash rate, a new study has warned. READ MORE
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Housing market healthy: HIA
by Staff Reporter • 10 Sep 2009
The level of new home lending remained very healthy in July 2009, according to data from the Australian Bureau of... READ MORE
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Consumer confidence surges
by Staff Reporter • 10 Sep 2009
Consumer confidence has hit its highest level since July 2007 – a positive for the economy but a further indication... READ MORE
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RAMS goes paperless
by Staff Reporter • 10 Sep 2009
In a bid to improve processing capabilities and sluggish turnaround times, RAMS Home Loans has yesterday implemented a... READ MORE
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Business confidence climbs to 6 yr high
by Staff Reporter • 9 Sep 2009
Business confidence continues to climb steadily – a further sign that brokers can expect activity to improve over the... READ MORE
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Borrowing activity rises
by Staff Reporter • 9 Sep 2009
Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics found 143,292 loans were recorded in the June quarter, 20 per cent more... READ MORE
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FAST broadens panel offering
by Staff Reporter • 9 Sep 2009
Aggregation group FAST has added a mortgage protection insurance provider to its panel. READ MORE
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MFAA culls 1,500 under-qualified brokers
by Staff Reporter • 9 Sep 2009
The MFAA has taken a hard line with brokers that have failed to complete their Certificate IV in Financial Services,... READ MORE
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Investors could lead charge on house price boom
by Staff Reporter • 8 Sep 2009
Cashed up superannuation investors could lead Australia into another rampant house price boom. READ MORE
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AFM boosts commercial capabilities
by Staff Reporter • 8 Sep 2009
Commercial brokers have a new source of funding via Australian First Mortgage (AFM) with the mortgage manager now... READ MORE
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New aggregator to focus on quality
by Staff Reporter • 8 Sep 2009
Mortgage broking company Niche Lending has launched a new aggregation group, Niche Professional Services, which it... READ MORE
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Job ads up in August
by Staff Reporter • 8 Sep 2009
An increase in job advertising last month is further evidence for brokers that the Australian economy is on the road to... READ MORE