Mortgage and Finance Brokers Breaking News - The Adviser

Borrower in court after declaring variable rate rises 'unlawful'

by Staff Reporter • 19 Mar 2009

A dentist in the Sydney suburb of North Rocks is facing charges for public mischief after refusing to make mortgage... READ MORE

Disputes rise as borrowers break fixed rate contracts

by Staff Reporter • 19 Mar 2009

Disputes lodged with the Financial Ombudsman Service have skyrocketed in recent months as borrowers seek to break out... READ MORE

Australian economy in ?better shape than most?

by Staff Reporter • 19 Mar 2009

The Australian economy is likely to face further slowdown but it remains better positioned than most other developed... READ MORE

Leading index points to rate cut in April

by Staff Reporter • 19 Mar 2009

Ongoing deterioration in economic conditions will see another 25 basis points come off the cash rate in April... READ MORE

Global recovery more than a year away

by Staff Reporter • 19 Mar 2009

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned the global economy will contract by more than expected in 2009 and... READ MORE

Aussie sets sights on LJ Hooker

by Staff Reporter • 18 Mar 2009

The Aussie empire could soon move into real estate with John Symond confirming his interest in national franchise LJ... READ MORE

US housing starts record surprise improvement

by Staff Reporter • 18 Mar 2009

Housing starts in the United States rose for the first time in eight months in February offering a faint ray of hope... READ MORE

Rate cuts still on RBA agenda

by Staff Reporter • 18 Mar 2009

Minutes released by the RBA yesterday revealed the board did consider reducing rates further earlier this month before... READ MORE

Land shortage holds up new home recovery

by Staff Reporter • 18 Mar 2009

A significant deterioration in land sales volumes bodes badly for already weak new home building activity. READ MORE

CBA repayment freeze extended to unemployed

by Staff Reporter • 18 Mar 2009

The Commonwealth Bank (CBA) has announced that it will offer a deferred repayment initiative for its customers in... READ MORE

Brokers say government stimulus package falls short

by Staff Reporter • 17 Mar 2009

Despite the Australian government pledge of over $50 billion in stimulus policies since the global economic crisis hit... READ MORE

Future bright for US recovery: Fed chairman

by Staff Reporter • 17 Mar 2009

The US economy will recover next year, US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke announced in a direct address to the... READ MORE

Stimulus payments flow through to retail

by Staff Reporter • 17 Mar 2009

Australian families are taking to the shops to spend the first of the government’s multibillion dollar stimulus... READ MORE

Migration cuts unlikely to have big impact on dwelling shortage

by Staff Reporter • 17 Mar 2009

Government plans to decrease migrant intake are expected to ease the tight rental market but dwelling supply is... READ MORE

Borrowing increases across the board

by Staff Reporter • 17 Mar 2009

Lending finance data released by the ABS yesterday confirmed the pace of home borrowing activity is continuing to pick... READ MORE

Australian house prices safe from US-like fall out

by Staff Reporter • 16 Mar 2009

Despite a deteriorating economy, Australian house prices will remain relatively well-supported by good market... READ MORE

Hot and cold results for auctions

by Staff Reporter • 16 Mar 2009

Sydney and Melbourne again reported relatively healthy auction results over the weekend while activity in the smaller... READ MORE

House prices stabilise in December quarter

by Staff Reporter • 16 Mar 2009

Government and Reserve Bank measures to safeguard property markets appear to have taken effect with house prices... READ MORE

ING DIRECT tightens credit policy

by Staff Reporter • 16 Mar 2009

ING DIRECT is the latest lender to tighten its credit policy and reduce its maximum available LVRs. READ MORE