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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Sentiment survey - Q1 2010 report
by Staff Reporter • 16 Apr 2010
Broker sentiment towards business growth has showed marked improvement READ MORE
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Confidence rises as unemployment falls
by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2010
Rising consumer confidence and falling unemployment will help drive economic growth READ MORE
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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
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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
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Sentiment survey - Q3 2009 report
by Staff Reporter • 8 Dec 2009
Broker sentiment is on the up as business and economic conditions improve READ MORE
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Wholesale funding - Weathering the storm
by Staff Reporter • 25 Nov 2009
  The global financial crisis almost sunk the wholesale funding market, but there is a beacon of light on the... READ MORE
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Lo doc loan arrears a concern for the industry
by Staff Reporter • 30 Oct 2009
Non-conforming lo doc loans continue to underperform as the squeeze on liquidity refuses to ease READ MORE
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End of FHOG boost sees return of investors
by Staff Reporter • 30 Oct 2009
First home buyers may have gone off the boil but other segments are hotting up READ MORE
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RBA declares recovery as it lifts rates
by Staff Reporter • 30 Oct 2009
Australia has recorded better than expected unemployment figures and the economy is now moving in the right direction READ MORE
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Frozen out - self-employed borrowers
by Staff Reporter • 30 Oct 2009
While tighter lending policies have made it harder for self-employed borrowers to secure loans, this segment represents... READ MORE
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Industrial market weathers downturn
by Staff Reporter • 28 Sep 2009
The first signs of recovery have begun to emerge but challenging times may still lie ahead READ MORE
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Investors take up first home buyer baton
by Staff Reporter • 28 Sep 2009
Investors are starting to pour back into the market as the first home owner grant boost winds down READ MORE
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Soaring confidence signals the start of a recovery
by Staff Reporter • 28 Sep 2009
A dramatic rise in business confidence suggests Australia’s economy is tracking in the right direction READ MORE
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Positive signs of a return to good health
by Staff Reporter • 24 Aug 2009
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest economic outlook augurs well for an early recovery READ MORE