2 October 2009 | New research has confirmed the dominance of the mortgage market by the big banks, which now hold a combined share of 73.8 per cent.
22 July 2009 | Law firm Financial Redress has reported an uptick in clients making claims against financial institutions' exorbitant fees and charges for mortgages, credit cards and banks.
27 April 2009 | Challenger Financial Services has reported a mixed result for the March quarter but has performed better than the market average.
15 April 2009 | While the big Australian banks now dominate the mortgage market, HSBC is trying a new advisory approach to increase its presence in the UK mortgage arena.
9 March 2009 | The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has intervened in NSW Supreme Court proceedings creating what amounts to a test case on the provision of low document loans.
9 March 2009 | The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has intervened in NSW Supreme Court proceedings creating what amounts to a test case on the provision of low document loans.
6 March 2009 | Distressed clients of Storm Financial may be able to stay in their homes despite being unable to meet the required payments on their mortgages.
13 February 2009 | Diversified business group Atkinson Gore Group in loan default.
12 February 2009 | Following the US sub-prime mortgage crisis and in tough economic conditions, the Australian financial services industry finds itself entering 2009 in a precarious position. DAMON TAYLOR reports.
18 December 2008 | Final decision yet to be reached.
8 December 2008 | ASIC alleges mortgage broker misled clients.
2 December 2008 | To join CBA, Westpac in mortgage market move.
14 October 2008 | Firstfolio is close to making a major acquisition in the online mortgage broking space.
22 August 2008 | No room for misconduct, according to the association.
31 July 2008 | Cannex research reveals low-doc loans are heavily out of favour.
28 July 2008 | Proposal to establish securitised funding institution.
9 July 2008 | ASIC review generates new challenges.
9 April 2008 | Gov’t urged to support reforms around mortgage-backed securitisation.
31 March 2008 | Survey finds most pre-retirees expect to work until at least 65.
22 February 2008 | Mortgage industry eyes wealth management industry’s investment platforms.
9 January 2008 | Borrowers move against rising rates.
2 October 2007 | Westpac plans to acquire the franchise distribution arm of home loan group.
20 September 2007 | US sub-prime lenders should take note of Australia’s non-conforming industries practices.
9 August 2007 | Many Australians unaware of the interest rate they’re paying on their home loans.
13 April 2007 | Less than two months after receiving a negative shadow shopping review, mortgage brokers have fought back with a solid performance in the latest mystery shop commissioned by the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia.