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Three lenders announce rate cuts

by • 15 May 2015

Resimac has now reduced its rates by 150 basis points this year after making another cut of 85 points.

How do you feel about your aggregator?

by • 15 May 2015

How happy brokers are with their aggregator – and what might prompt them to leave – is the focus of a recently... READ MORE

Finance and property group shows tech credentials

by • 15 May 2015

Coronis will now be able to deliver faster settlements for its buyers after becoming an early adopter of electronic... READ MORE

Housing tipped to benefit from small business package

by • 15 May 2015

This week's Budget could provide further stimulus to the record building boom currently underway.

Aggregator takes lead generation ‘to the next level’

by James Mitchell & Huntley Mitchell • 14 May 2015

One of Australia’s fastest-growing mortgage aggregation groups is using innovative technology and strategic... READ MORE

Industry groups react to Budget

by • 14 May 2015

The federal government’s recent Budget has drawn mixed reactions from two of the industry’s leading... READ MORE

Federal inquiry calls for end to stamp duty

by • 14 May 2015

Liberal, Labor and Greens parliamentarians have joined forces to call for an end to stamp duty.

Sydney house price growth nears 17pc

by • 14 May 2015

It hardly seems possible, but the Sydney market may be growing even faster than previously thought.

SMEs bearish about cash flow and sales

by • 14 May 2015

Almost half of small and medium-sized businesses are finding it harder to manage their cash flow and are more concerned... READ MORE

Price pressures forecast to persist despite building boom

by • 13 May 2015

Australia will build 41 per cent more homes in 2014/2015 than three years ago – yet the country is still facing a... READ MORE

Government threatens brokers in Budget

by • 13 May 2015

Brokers could be victims of the government’s decision to strengthen the rules around foreign investment in real... READ MORE

MFAA working on plans for Canberra-based lobbyist

by • 13 May 2015

The MFAA has shortlisted candidates for a new lobbyist position that would advocate the broking industry in Canberra... READ MORE

ASIC bans broker for breaking credit rules

by • 13 May 2015

The regulator has banned a Sydney finance broker from engaging in credit activities for three years and cancelled her... READ MORE

Global investors favour Sydney over New York

by • 13 May 2015

More than half of the world’s property investors plan to make more acquisitions in 2015, according to a new... READ MORE

Social media inspires new lead generation tool

by • 12 May 2015

Brokers could experience an increase in customer referrals and sales thanks to a new social media platform.

ING Direct gives back to loyal customers

by • 12 May 2015

ING Direct has boosted a number of bank accounts in the first month of its new home loan loyalty cash rewards... READ MORE

Apartments drive housing growth

by • 12 May 2015

New home sales have reached their highest level since early 2010, according to a survey of Australia’s largest volume... READ MORE

Industry panellists slam controversial broker survey

by • 11 May 2015

Two industry leaders who were panellists on a controversial broker survey have condemned the findings for falsely... READ MORE

Technology the biggest drawcard for aggregators

by • 11 May 2015

Mortgage brokers are more likely to choose an aggregator based on the technology they provide than the leads they... READ MORE

Non-bank drops rates by 65 basis points

by • 8 May 2015

One specialist lender has just announced that 65 basis points have been cut from its suite of home loan... READ MORE

Industry deplores calls for ASIC investigation

by • 8 May 2015

Three of the industry’s biggest groups have hotly denied allegations that their brokers are not complying with credit... READ MORE

More lenders react to RBA rate cut

by Staff reporter • 8 May 2015

A number of Australian lenders have reduced their rates after the Reserve Bank lowered the official cash rate to a new... READ MORE

ASIC takes action on property spruiking firm

by Staff reporter • 8 May 2015

ASIC has cancelled the Australian credit licence of a property spruiking firm for breaching national credit reporting... READ MORE

Report reveals significance of broker channel

by Staff reporter • 8 May 2015

Genworth Australia has highlighted the vital role mortgage brokers play in exposing customers to a diverse range of... READ MORE