House prices inch up in August but market remains ‘subdued’

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

House prices grew by 0.2% in August in what is being described as a ‘subdued’ property market by Nationwide. The post House prices inch up in August but market...

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Coventry offers enhanced borrowing to first-time buyers

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Coventry Building Society is reaching out to more first-time buyer customers by offering higher mortgage borrowing to those stepping onto the property ladder. The post Coventry offers enhanced borrowing...

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Is it a good idea to overpay your mortgage?

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Should you overpay your mortgage and if so, by how much? This is the question mortgage expert Darren Polson is tackling in this week’s Ask the Expert The post...

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Barclays to launch ‘fast-track’ five-day remortgage for switchers

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Barclays is launching a ‘fast-track’ remortgaging service which could see customers receiving an offer within 24 hours and completing within five days. The post Barclays to launch ‘fast-track’ five-day...

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eXp ends mortgage JV with Kind Lending, eyes Newrez deal

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Success Lending will wind down as eXp targets launch with Newrez

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Compass-NWMLS Settlement bigger than ‘Coming Soon’ listings

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The agreement, which takes effect in stages beginning Sept. 4, creates a new “First Look” status

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SMEs defy economic headwinds, but growth strategy shifts

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A majority of Australian small businesses have achieved their revenue goals despite tough economic conditions, a new study has found.

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ScotPac appoints new CEO

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A former ANZ group executive has taken the reins of SME lender ScotPac, following the retirement of the non-bank’s outgoing CEO after six years in the role.

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Open banking partnership incorporates rental history in home loans

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A new partnership has been announced between credit bureau Equifax and fintech Occubuy that will use open banking data to strengthen renters’ home loan applications.

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Broking leaders unpack lessons from international markets

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Australian brokers could draw inspiration from global markets by looking beyond the home loan to meet broader client financial needs, according to the MFAA and Mortgage Choice CEOs.

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