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Aussie borrowers fare well against global markets
by Staff Reporter • 24 Aug 2009
Diversity is helping Australia out-perform its international counterparts
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Residential wrap and latest figures
by Staff Reporter • 31 Jul 2009
Strong demand from first home buyers is continuing to sustain the residential property market, with first home buyers... READ MORE
The road to recovery
by Staff Reporter • 31 Jul 2009
2009 will still be a challenging year, but the economy seems to have taken a turn for the... READ MORE
Economic downturn takes toll on industrial markets
by Staff Reporter • 31 Jul 2009
The global credit crunch has dealt the industrial market a heavy blow, with the value of industrial land declining... READ MORE
Sentiment survey - Q2 2009 report
by Staff Reporter • 12 Jun 2009
Although loan volumes and business growth look set to slow the coming quarter, overall sentiment towards economic... READ MORE
Refinancing - generating new business
by Staff Reporter • 12 Jun 2009
The current market provides brokers with a ready opportunity to stay in touch with their clients – and generate new... READ MORE
Diversification comes of age
by Staff Reporter • 29 May 2009
Diversification is now firmly ingrained as a best-practice approach to mortgage broking, however there is still a long... READ MORE
Property investors return
by Staff Reporter • 30 Apr 2009
Strong market fundamentals are paving the way for the return of the property... READ MORE
Sentiment survey - Q1 2009 report
by Staff Reporter • 26 Mar 2009
The current market may be challenging, but there is reason for optimism
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The year of the first home buyer
by Staff Reporter • 27 Feb 2009
It may be the year of the ox for the Chinese but for brokers, 2009 is the year of the first home... READ MORE
Cracking the commercial world
by Staff Reporter • 26 Feb 2009
Characterised by big deals and decent-sized commissions, the commercial mortgage market is offering brokers –... READ MORE
Sentiment survey - Q4 2008 report
by Staff Reporter • 31 Dec 2008
While times are tough the industry remains cautiously optimistic about growth in the coming... READ MORE
Insurance -- Take cover
by Staff Reporter • 8 Nov 2008
Offering insurance is fast becoming a mainstream consideration for mortgage brokers as the industry enters its next... READ MORE
Private lenders - Fast cash
by Staff Reporter • 31 Oct 2008
Short-term finance is easy to write and demand for it is strong
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Growth in refinancing
by Staff Reporter • 30 Aug 2008
Refinancing activity is expected to pick up in the next six months as nervous borrowers review their financial... READ MORE
Rising defaults -- Take the strain
by Staff Reporter • 21 Aug 2008
As Australian borrowers endure the weight of consecutive rate rises and the increased cost of living, brokers have the... READ MORE
Cross selling - In search of pastures new
by Staff Reporter • 23 Jul 2008
Brokers have their sights set on cross-selling to recoup lost dollars from commission cuts – but there are challenges... READ MORE
Special report -- Towards a brighter future
by Staff Reporter • 21 May 2008
As market jitters dent residential lending volumes, lenders are revisiting their value proposition – and... READ MORE
Valuations -- Weighing up risk
by Staff Reporter • 22 Apr 2008
Increasing disparity in property prices is piling pressure on lenders when it comes to valuations
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Investors set to boom
by Staff Reporter • 18 Apr 2008
High yields and an overall tightening market are leading to predictions that 2008 may just be the year of the property... READ MORE
Settlements -- The final hurdle
by Staff Reporter • 12 Mar 2008
As lenders compete for market share in 2008 the settlements process will be front and centre of any sound... READ MORE
Watch your step
by Staff Reporter • 12 Mar 2008
Volatile market conditions and tightening funding requirements have prompted non-bank lenders to re-think their risk... READ MORE
Special report -- Boutique funding
by Staff Reporter • 8 Feb 2008
Growing demand for tailor-made solutions has given rise to a new breed of wholesale... READ MORE
First home buyers
by Staff Reporter • 8 Feb 2008
Despite crippling housing affordability first time buyers still represent an attractive market... READ MORE
White labelling -- Your loan, my brand
by Staff Reporter • 6 Dec 2007
White labelling is enjoying something of a renaissance as tough market conditions... READ MORE
Commercial crossroad
by Staff Reporter • 29 Nov 2007
Residential lending has been hit hard by a lack of liquidity washing through the capital markets, but what’s on the... READ MORE
Legs in low doc lending - Genworth
by Staff Reporter • 9 Oct 2007
Australia’s self-employed may be forking out more for their mortgages, but higher costs look unlikely to cool demand... READ MORE
A valued future
by Staff Reporter • 6 Aug 2007
Revolution is in the air for the valuations sector as IT platforms and databases boost the capabilities of the... READ MORE
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