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Major bank raises variable rates
by James Mitchell • 23 Oct 2015
Three of the big four banks have now announced that they will increase their variable home loan rates. READ MORE
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New lender outlines broker strategy
by James Mitchell • 23 Oct 2015
An ASX-listed lender has revealed its growth plans for the third-party channel after establishing partnerships with a... READ MORE
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Better Business Summit crowned Event of the Year

by Reporter • 23 Oct 2015
The Adviser’s premier annual event has taken out the top gong at one of Australia’s most established awards... READ MORE
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Big four bank lifts variable rates
by James Mitchell • 23 Oct 2015
Another big four bank has lifted its variable home loan rates a week after Westpac's shock decision. READ MORE
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Flavell backs ASIC review of broker commissions
by Emma Ryan • 23 Oct 2015
Mortgage Choice CEO John Flavell has become the latest to applaud the federal government’s response to the Financial... READ MORE
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ASIC slaps licence conditions on car financier
by James Mitchell • 23 Oct 2015
Following surveillance, ASIC has imposed conditions on the Australian credit licence of Green Light Auto Group Pty Ltd,... READ MORE

NAB to work with regulator on broker remuneration structures
by James Mitchell • 22 Oct 2015
NAB has responded to the government’s plan to ensure mortgage brokers disclose their ownership structures. READ MORE
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Brokers introduce two-thirds of all new loans
by James Mitchell • 22 Oct 2015
The chairman of a listed Australian bank has said mortgage brokers are responsible for two-thirds of all new loans... READ MORE
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Aussie recruits former sports stars

by Emma Ryan • 22 Oct 2015
Aussie Home Loans has unveiled two new franchises, appointing two sports stars as its principals. READ MORE
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Lender reports 400% growth in SME applications
by Huntley Mitchell • 22 Oct 2015
A lender that specialises in asset and equipment finance has attributed its massive growth in SME loan applications to... READ MORE
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Melbourne continues to dominate auction market
by Nick Bendel • 22 Oct 2015
In what now appears to be a clear trend, Melbourne has reported better auction results than Sydney for the seventh time... READ MORE

Non-bank records surge in branded home loans
by James Mitchell • 21 Oct 2015
An Australian non-bank lender has seen a significant increase in branded loan settlements over the 12 months to 30... READ MORE
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Listed lender applauds brokers after record loan growth
by James Mitchell • 21 Oct 2015
One of Australia’s fastest-growing mortgage providers has revealed the exponential growth it has experienced through... READ MORE
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Aggregator named one of Australia's fastest-growing companies

by James Mitchell • 21 Oct 2015
Mortgage aggregator Finsure Finance & Insurance has been confirmed as one of Australia’s fastest-growing... READ MORE
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Loan Market Qld doubles volumes via agent referrals
by Huntley Mitchell • 21 Oct 2015
Loan Market Queensland’s director says he is determined to continue growing the group’s broker-agent referral... READ MORE
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YBR reveals rate change
by James Mitchell • 20 Oct 2015
One of the mortgage broking industry’s most recognised brands has today announced a new home loan rate. READ MORE
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ASIC launches interest-only tools
by James Mitchell • 20 Oct 2015
The corporate watchdog has released a suite of online tools to help consumers better understand the risks of... READ MORE
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Female brokers capture more business
by James Mitchell • 20 Oct 2015
A Mortgage Choice broker has revealed the benefits of being a woman in a male-dominated industry. READ MORE
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Top young broker’s words of wisdom for newcomers
by Reporter • 20 Oct 2015
The Adviser’s Young Broker of the Year for 2014 has highlighted some of the challenges industry newcomers may face,... READ MORE
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Vow acknowledges best brokers
by Huntley Mitchell • 20 Oct 2015
Vow Financial has recognised its top-performing brokers and brokerages over the last financial year at its Altitude... READ MORE

Auswide announces rate changes
by James Mitchell • 19 Oct 2015
An Australian bank has just announced a new variable rate and commented on Westpac Bank’s recent rate hike. READ MORE
Elite Business Writers 2015

Australia’s elite broker named

by James Mitchell • 19 Oct 2015
The nation’s most successful mortgage broker has been revealed in this year’s Elite Business Writers ranking by... READ MORE
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ME slashes rates by 40 basis points
by James Mitchell • 19 Oct 2015
Industry super fund-owned bank ME has shed 0.4 per cent off its fixed rates for owner-occupiers. READ MORE
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Vow’s broker network reaches 1,000
by Huntley Mitchell • 19 Oct 2015
Vow Financial has announced a major milestone at its annual conference in South Africa, welcoming its 1,000th broker to... READ MORE
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Loan arrears hit 10-year low
by Reporter • 19 Oct 2015
Australian housing loans in arrears for prime residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) dropped to the lowest level... READ MORE