Market and product trends

Refinancing - Riding the wave

by Staff Reporter • 2 Aug 2010

A surge of refinancing activity has buoyed broker volumes in recent months, but it's not just down to borrowers... READ MORE

First property buyers - Opportunities for brokers

by Staff Reporter • 23 Jun 2010

First home buyer activity may have slowed but there are still plenty of opportunities for brokers who know their... READ MORE

RBA adopts holding pattern as global economic woes play out

by Staff Reporter • 23 Jun 2010

The two-speed economy is likely to lead the RBA to keep rates on hold, for now READ MORE

Sentiment survey - Q2 2010 report

by Staff Reporter • 23 Jun 2010

Sentiment towards growth has been dented by the rising rate environment READ MORE

The rich get richer while the poor get the outer suburbs

by Staff Reporter • 23 Jun 2010

While the RBA heeded the nation's calls to hold interest rates this month, the price gap between Australia's inner and... READ MORE

ANZ gets upgraded rating

by Staff Reporter • 23 Jun 2010

ANZ's latest ratings upgrade has positive repercussions for the Australian finance sector READ MORE

Australian occupancy costs strong on global standard

by Staff Reporter • 27 May 2010

Perth has elevated itself as the nation’s top competitor on occupancy costs READ MORE

Further rate rises may stall much needed construction activity

by Staff Reporter • 27 May 2010

The key to housing affordability lies in boosting construction activity, not raising rates READ MORE

Budget splits the nation

by Staff Reporter • 27 May 2010

The government has released its first budget following the GFC to mixed reviews READ MORE

Diversification - Becoming a one-stop shop

by Staff Reporter • 27 May 2010

Diversification has now firmly established itself as best practicein mortgage broking. But while the industry... READ MORE

Low doc loan arrears expected to increase rapidly

by Staff Reporter • 5 May 2010

Consecutive interest rate rises have hit low doc borrowers hard and fast READ MORE

Latest rate rise helps lower inflation, threatens supply

by Staff Reporter • 5 May 2010

The RBA’s latest rate rise increases pressure on a slowing property market but it should not derail housing recovery READ MORE

Economy in state of solid growth

by Staff Reporter • 5 May 2010

The Australian economy continues to surge as the demand for our resources gathers pace and employment and consumer... READ MORE

Return of the non-conforming lender

by Staff Reporter • 5 May 2010

Today, the majors are enforcing tighter lending criteria, which is forcing more borrowers to seek out non-conforming... READ MORE

The future is data

by Staff Reporter • 16 Apr 2010

The GFC not only made lenders truly understand the importance of property data, it also hastened much-needed innovation... READ MORE

Sentiment survey - Q1 2010 report

by Staff Reporter • 16 Apr 2010

Broker sentiment towards business growth has showed marked improvement READ MORE

Chinese demand drives economic momentum

by Staff Reporter • 16 Apr 2010

The chance of further rate rises has increased as economic conditions continue to improve READ MORE

Markets continue upward surge

by Staff Reporter • 16 Apr 2010

Property values continue to show strong growth on the back of ongoing undersupply and buyer demand READ MORE

Commercial activity surges in south west Sydney

by Staff Reporter • 16 Apr 2010

The commercial mortgage market has borne the brunt of the GFC, but thankfully it is starting to recover with the help... READ MORE

Unlocking the door to investors

by Staff Reporter • 26 Feb 2010

Putting your energy into the growing market of domestic and foreign property investors is the key to many happy... READ MORE

Second tier lenders - Beginning to bloom

by Staff Reporter • 26 Feb 2010

The major banks may account for the lion’s share of the Australian mortgage market, but it seems second tier lenders... READ MORE

Strong economic growth forecast as unemployment falls

by Staff Reporter • 26 Feb 2010

The Australian economy is well down the path to recovery with robust growth forecast over the coming years READ MORE

Residential wrap

by Staff Reporter • 26 Feb 2010

Australian house prices have posted the strongest annual growth rates in seven years – bad news for first home... READ MORE

Arrears deteriorate on back of rate hikes

by Staff Reporter • 26 Feb 2010

The level of arrears on low doc loans deteriorated slightly, highlighting the effect of the three successive rate... READ MORE

Sentiment survey - Q4 2009 report

by Staff Reporter • 3 Feb 2010

Brokers remain confident moving into the new year buoyed by robust property markets and the belief that investor... READ MORE

Strong signs of economic growth

by Staff Reporter • 1 Feb 2010

Market fundamentals continue to reveal an economy that is on the road to recovery READ MORE

Confidence rises as unemployment falls

by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2010

Rising consumer confidence and falling unemployment will help drive economic growth READ MORE

Commercial wrap - Australia avoids economic slump

by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2010

Australia’s retail sector has emerged from the global economic slump relatively unscathed READ MORE

Economy strengthens, arrears improve

by Staff Reporter • 31 Dec 2009

The level of arrears on low doc loans is improving steadily, indicating a return to form for the economy READ MORE