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Better Business Summit 2016 agenda revealed
by James Mitchell • 9 Nov 2015
Brokers will sharpen their business skills at the 2016 Better Business Summit where they’ll learn fresh strategies... READ MORE
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Fixed-rate demand continues to decline
by Huntley Mitchell • 9 Nov 2015
After hitting a four-year low in September, demand for fixed-rate home loans has fallen further. READ MORE
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Property sector growth to soften, report finds
by Huntley Mitchell • 9 Nov 2015
Australia’s property sector is unlikely to continue providing strong construction and price growth in the coming... READ MORE
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Heritage Bank makes multiple rate changes
by James Mitchell • 6 Nov 2015
Heritage Bank has cut rates on a number of its variable home loan products. READ MORE
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Liberty goes direct to consumers with new image
by James Mitchell • 6 Nov 2015
Liberty Financial has launched a direct-to-consumer branding and advertising campaign in a strategic move to support... READ MORE
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Will you be a multi-award winning broker in 2016?
by James Mitchell • 6 Nov 2015
Mortgage brokers could be in for multiple wins at the 2016 Better Business Awards if the outcome of this year’s event... READ MORE
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Big four lag in home loan satisfaction
by Huntley Mitchell • 6 Nov 2015
Non-major banks have outpaced the majors for home loan customer satisfaction in the six months to September, new... READ MORE
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FBAA warns on financial literacy schemes
by Huntley Mitchell • 6 Nov 2015
The FBAA has warned regulators that any push towards a broad-based financial literacy program for borrowers will not... READ MORE

CUA announces variable rate below 4%
by James Mitchell • 5 Nov 2015
Australia’s largest customer-owned financial services provider has announced an interest rate cut of 14 basis points... READ MORE
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Better Business Awards submissions closing soon
by Emma Ryan • 5 Nov 2015
Submissions for The Adviser’s 2016 Better Business Awards will close on 13 November so be sure to get your entries in... READ MORE
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BOQ lifts investor rates beyond 6%
by James Mitchell • 5 Nov 2015
BOQ has announced mortgage pricing changes that will see its investor home loan rate rise above 6 per cent. READ MORE
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Brokers to benefit from growing demand for SMSF loans
by James Mitchell • 5 Nov 2015
A specialist commercial property lender is expecting new growth in SMSF commercial loans after the government rejected... READ MORE
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Housing affordability gap widens
by Huntley Mitchell • 5 Nov 2015
Sluggish growth in household earnings and a surge in dwelling price growth have contributed to a weakening in... READ MORE

QPCU announces new discounted rate
by Huntley Mitchell • 4 Nov 2015
Queensland Police Credit Union (QPCU) is offering a 30-basis-point discount on one of its fixed-rate products. READ MORE
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CPDone partners with major aggregator
by James Mitchell • 4 Nov 2015
CPDone has secured a major mortgage aggregator as a client on its CPD and compliance platform. READ MORE
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Banks urged to reform commission clawbacks
by James Mitchell • 4 Nov 2015
One of the mortgage broking industry’s peak bodies has called for the major banks to reform the practice of... READ MORE
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Brokerage drives evolution of property auctions
by Huntley Mitchell • 4 Nov 2015
Loan Market and Ray White’s Bendigo franchises have teamed up to educate vendors and buyers on the benefits of... READ MORE

Adelaide Bank increases variable interest rates
by James Mitchell • 3 Nov 2015
Following the RBA’s decision to leave rates on hold today, an Australian bank has announced it will increase its... READ MORE
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RBA reveals rate decision

by James Mitchell • 3 Nov 2015
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the result of its first monthly board meeting since the big four banks... READ MORE

Teachers Mutual launches new low-rate mortgage

by James Mitchell • 3 Nov 2015
Teachers Mutual Bank has launched a new variable home loan rate aimed at owner-occupiers. READ MORE
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Young brokers 'hungrier' for success
by Emma Ryan • 3 Nov 2015
One broker believes the industry’s younger generation has a hunger for business that is having a positive impact on... READ MORE
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Reserve Bank under pressure to cut rates: HSBC
by Taylee Lewis • 3 Nov 2015
With inflation sitting at 2.2 per cent and recent increases in mortgage rates, the Reserve Bank may be forced to cut... READ MORE
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Building approvals improve in September
by Huntley Mitchell • 3 Nov 2015
New figures have revealed that Australia experienced a slight increase in building approvals during September following... READ MORE
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Two more banks raise variable rates
by Huntley Mitchell • 3 Nov 2015
Two of Australia's non-major banks have announced increases to their variable home loan rates. READ MORE
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Suncorp ups variable rates
by Huntley Mitchell • 2 Nov 2015
Suncorp Bank has today announced it will increase its variable interest rates for owner-occupier and investor loans. READ MORE