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ANZ to provide growth opportunities for SMEs
by Reporter • 8 Dec 2015
Ten high-performing SMEs from around Australia have been selected to undertake the 2016 ANZ Business Growth Program. READ MORE
CUA

Lender announces new policy for investor loans
by James Mitchell • 7 Dec 2015
An Australian lender has announced an LVR cap on all of its new investor home loans as it continues to manage its... READ MORE
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ACCC approval to transform credit in Australia
by James Mitchell • 7 Dec 2015
The Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) has approved a new principles-based industry framework... READ MORE
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Borrowers reluctant to switch lenders
by Emma Ryan • 7 Dec 2015
New research has revealed that almost half of borrowers have not switched home loan providers in the past 10 years. READ MORE
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Housing affordability drops over September quarter
by Emma Ryan • 7 Dec 2015
New figures have revealed that housing affordability declined nationwide over the September quarter. READ MORE
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Aussie broker to compete in 2016 Paralympics
by Emma Ryan • 7 Dec 2015
An Aussie mortgage broker is gearing up to represent Australia at the 2016 summer Paralympic Games. READ MORE

Property investment industry could be targeted by Senate inquiry
by Katarina Taurian • 4 Dec 2015
A NSW senator is looking to launch an inquiry into the amount of regulation in the property investment industry. READ MORE
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Better Business Awards 2016 finalists revealed
by Reporter • 4 Dec 2015
Thirty-six brokers from across Australia are in the running to win five coveted state-based Best Residential Broker... READ MORE
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Fixed rate popularity soars as cash rate stalls
by Emma Ryan • 4 Dec 2015
New data has revealed that the number of borrowers searching for a fixed home loan has significantly increased. READ MORE
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Investors warned on property price decline
by Miranda Brownlee • 4 Dec 2015
While the residential property market is unlikely to weaken in 2016, property price declines could be on the horizon in... READ MORE
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Homebuilding to slow, renovations to rise
by Reporter • 4 Dec 2015
It looks like three consecutive years of increased homebuilding is about to be followed by three years of reduced... READ MORE
Google

Google mortgage play threatens brokers
by James Mitchell • 3 Dec 2015
Google’s decision to launch a mortgage comparison tool has caused the industry to question which distribution... READ MORE
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New digital marketing training course launched for brokers
by Reporter • 3 Dec 2015
Sydney brokers will be the first to benefit from a new digital marketing training program specifically designed to help... READ MORE
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Borrowers lacking fundamental mortgage knowledge
by Huntley Mitchell • 3 Dec 2015
A new study by one of Australia’s credit unions has revealed some alarming figures about the financial literacy of... READ MORE
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Homebuyers shun NSW, warm to Qld
by Nick Bendel • 3 Dec 2015
House hunters have dramatically lost patience with NSW, but have embraced infrastructure-hungry Queensland. READ MORE
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Property prices fall in Sydney and Melbourne
by Nick Bendel • 3 Dec 2015
Australia’s two biggest cities have snapped back to reality, with prices now falling rather than relentlessly... READ MORE

La Trobe clarifies off-the-plan policy changes
by James Mitchell • 2 Dec 2015
La Trobe Financial has clarified recent changes to its credit policy for off-the-plan properties. READ MORE
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Michael Russell to lead national broking group
by Huntley Mitchell • 2 Dec 2015
Former Mortgage Choice CEO Michael Russell has been appointed as the chief of a franchise broking group as it looks to... READ MORE
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Asset finance ‘a natural extension’ for brokers
by Huntley Mitchell • 2 Dec 2015
A Victorian-based asset finance provider believes vehicle leasing represents a significant opportunity for brokers,... READ MORE
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'Sudden surge' in apartments drives building approvals
by James Mitchell • 2 Dec 2015
New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that building approvals hit a three-month high in October. READ MORE

ASIC permanently bans former lending officer
by Reporter • 1 Dec 2015
ASIC has banned a former lending officer of a boutique aggregator from engaging in any credit activities following an... READ MORE
Reserve Bank of Australia

Reserve Bank makes call on interest rates
by Reporter • 1 Dec 2015
The Reserve Bank of Australia has made its final interest rate decision of the year at its monthly board meeting. READ MORE
Peter Camphin

Brokers should ‘heed the lessons of abroad’
by Huntley Mitchell • 1 Dec 2015
Loan Market’s Queensland director believes Australian mortgage brokers must follow global trends in order to meet the... READ MORE
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QPCU announces name change
by Huntley Mitchell • 1 Dec 2015
Members of Queensland Police Credit Union (QPCU) have voted overwhelmingly in favour of removing the term ‘credit... READ MORE
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RBA to keep cash rate on hold today
by Emma Ryan • 1 Dec 2015
Australia’s leading economists unanimously agree that the Reserve Bank of Australia will leave the official cash rate... READ MORE