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Credit unions still strong despite GFC
by Staff Reporter • 16 Sep 2009
Abacus chief executive officer Louise Petschler said the mutual banking business model had performed well in the... READ MORE
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Brokers support for non-bank sector grows
by Staff Reporter • 16 Sep 2009
Australian brokers remain firmly behind the non-bank sector, despite the severe lack of available funding and tough... READ MORE
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Borrower perception of turnaround times warped: RFI
by Staff Reporter • 16 Sep 2009
Brokers need to think carefully about how they manage borrower expectations when it comes to turnaround times according... READ MORE
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Construction to pick up in 2010
by Staff Reporter • 15 Sep 2009
The pace of construction in Australia is set to pick up over the coming two years as a growing number of existing home... READ MORE
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Baby boomer parents blamed for low home ownership levels: report
by Staff Reporter • 15 Sep 2009
Despite positive construction data, a boost to the government’s first home owners grant and relatively low interest... READ MORE
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RBA hints at rate rise
by Staff Reporter • 15 Sep 2009
The likelihood of a November rate hike has increased with The RBA’s minutes of the monetary policy meeting showing... READ MORE
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CBA to partner Mortgage Business in quality broker ranking
by Staff Reporter • 15 Sep 2009
Top performing brokers will be recognised for the quality as well as the quantity of business that they write in the... READ MORE
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ME Bank to sell more RMBS
by Staff Reporter • 15 Sep 2009
ME Bank, formerly known as Members Equity Bank, has launched an issue of $500 million of prime residential... READ MORE
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Median prices climb as investors return to market
by Staff Reporter • 15 Sep 2009
Median house prices rose in every capital city during the June quarter, according to the Real Estate Institute of... READ MORE
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Lead generation biggest pull to attract brokers
by Staff Reporter • 15 Sep 2009
One in two brokers considers lead generation to be the most important factor in their decision to switch aggregators. READ MORE
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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