Mortgage and Finance Brokers Breaking News - The Adviser

December 08 mortgage sales up on 07: AFG

by Staff Reporter • 14 Jan 2009

Sales data released by AFG yesterday has painted an encouraging picture for the mortgage industry. READ MORE

Australia's AAA rating affirms sound finances and resilient economy

by Staff Reporter • 14 Jan 2009

While global economic conditions are widely tipped to worsen in 2009 Australia remains well-placed to ride the storm. READ MORE

Global economic outlook for 2009 weak: OECD

by Staff Reporter • 14 Jan 2009

The outlook for the global economy looks set to remain gloomy for most of 2009 according to a leading index released... READ MORE

Government urged to review FHOG boost before removing

by Staff Reporter • 13 Jan 2009

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has prepared a pre-budget submission to the Commonwealth government... READ MORE

Industry commentators warn of property price drop ahead

by Staff Reporter • 13 Jan 2009

Australia is likely to be spared the hammering experienced by the US and UK property markets but the domestic industry... READ MORE

G10 confident of global recovery in 2010

by Staff Reporter • 13 Jan 2009

While the outlook for the global economy in 2009 looks decidedly grim the G10 is confident 2010 will see a significant... READ MORE

CBA invests in RP Data

by Staff Reporter • 13 Jan 2009

The Commonwealth Bank has purchased a six per cent stake in valuations provider RP Data. READ MORE

Fewer job ads placed as economy slows

by Staff Reporter • 13 Jan 2009

Data released by ANZ has revealed a sharp fall in the number of newspaper job advertisements fuelling fears that... READ MORE

In the papers

by Staff Reporter • 12 Jan 2009

It’s a buyers market for rural property in 2009, The Australian Financial Review reported today. READ MORE

Economist tips falling commodity prices to hit Australia hard

by Staff Reporter • 12 Jan 2009

While Australia’s strong farming and resources sectors have enabled the economy to sidestep any sharp slowdown... READ MORE

US job losses worst since WWII

by Staff Reporter • 12 Jan 2009

The unemployment rate in the United States hit a 16 year high in December of 7.2 per cent according to US Department... READ MORE

Upped FHOG hits the mark

by Staff Reporter • 12 Jan 2009

More than 5000 first home buyers applied for the beefed-up first home owner grants (FHOG) in the first full month of... READ MORE

Building slump supports argument for further rate cuts

by Staff Reporter • 9 Jan 2009

Building approvals recorded a massive 12.8 per cent decline in November in what was a blow to the ailing housing... READ MORE

Suncorp rating downgraded

by Staff Reporter • 9 Jan 2009

Suncorp will face higher funding costs after its banking operations were downgraded by Standard & Poor’s... READ MORE

High-end Adelaide property set for gains

by Staff Reporter • 9 Jan 2009

A leading real estate agent believes professionals, ‘old money’ and expats will position Adelaide’s... READ MORE

World economies must unite to combat crisis: Rudd

by Staff Reporter • 9 Jan 2009

Prime minister Kevin Rudd has urged global economies to work together should they want to tackle the global financial... READ MORE

UK rates cut another 0.5pc

by Staff Reporter • 9 Jan 2009

The Bank of England has cut the cash rate to just 1.5 per cent as its economy faces an ever worsening situation. READ MORE