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Australians hesitant to fix their home loans
by Liz Shaw • 26 Nov 2015
New analysis has revealed that Australians are reluctant to make the switch to fixed rate home loans despite a number... READ MORE
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National summit engages brokers near and far
by Emma Ryan • 26 Nov 2015
Two brokers have commended The Adviser’s Better Business Summit for its accessibility to those who live outside of... READ MORE
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Sydney's auction market slump continues
by Nick Bendel • 26 Nov 2015
Melbourne continues to have Australia’s most robust auction market, while the Sydney slump shows no signs of... READ MORE
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Govt lobbied over commission clawbacks
by James Mitchell • 25 Nov 2015
The chief executive of one of the broking industry’s peak bodies has held discussions with the Assistant Treasurer... READ MORE
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Bank announces product-centric commission model
by James Mitchell • 25 Nov 2015
An Australian challenger bank will reward brokers for writing certain home loans that support the group’s “primary... READ MORE
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First home owners can afford higher rates, says report
by Emma Ryan • 25 Nov 2015
New data released by Mortgage Choice has revealed growing confidence among Australian first home owners in the current... READ MORE
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Westpac Golf Classic highlights value of community engagement
by James Mitchell • 25 Nov 2015
Industry leaders and brokers gathered at St Michael’s Golf Club in Sydney yesterday to throw their support behind a... READ MORE

ASIC bans unauthorised mortgage broker
by Huntley Mitchell • 24 Nov 2015
ASIC has permanently banned a former credit representative from the industry after he breached credit legislation... READ MORE

Property investors 'shackled' by new credit policy
by James Mitchell • 24 Nov 2015
A regional broker has slammed a non-major bank’s decision to change its policy “overnight”. READ MORE
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ASIC to scrutinise broker records
by Emma Ryan • 24 Nov 2015
NAB Broker general manager Steve Kane has revealed some of the specific areas that the corporate watchdog will be... READ MORE
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Banks must raise broker awareness: FBAA
by Emma Ryan • 24 Nov 2015
The FBAA has urged major banks to improve consumer awareness about mortgage brokers. READ MORE
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Value of investor lending drops
by James Mitchell • 24 Nov 2015
Regulatory restrictions placed on finance for investment property have resulted in a sharp fall in the value of... READ MORE
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Newcomers learn tricks of the trade at award-winning event
by Emma Ryan • 24 Nov 2015
Two Rising Stars have encouraged new-to-industry brokers to attend The Adviser’s Better Business Summit, saying... READ MORE

Headline rates a ‘baiting and switching’ tactic, says broker
by Emma Ryan • 23 Nov 2015
Brokers are divided on recent rate changes offered by some of Australia’s smaller lenders. READ MORE
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Flavell backs ASIC broking inquiry
by Emma Ryan • 23 Nov 2015
Mortgage Choice chief executive officer John Flavell has welcomed ASIC’s proposed inquiry into the mortgage broking... READ MORE
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QPCU to launch online lodgements
by Huntley Mitchell • 23 Nov 2015
Brokers will soon find it easier to submit deals through Queensland Police Credit Union (QPCU) after the lender... READ MORE
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Non-conforming loan arrears hit 15-year low
by Huntley Mitchell • 23 Nov 2015
Australian housing loans in arrears for non-conforming residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) dropped to its... READ MORE
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Surge in apartment construction continues
by Emma Ryan • 23 Nov 2015
New figures have revealed that the national construction industry has expanded for the third consecutive month, driven... READ MORE

NAB Broker report shines light on fee for service
by James Mitchell • 20 Nov 2015
A new report from NAB Broker and Genworth has found that almost half of consumers likely to use a mortgage broker... READ MORE
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‘Rate hike Friday’: 13 lenders up variable home loan rates
by James Mitchell • 20 Nov 2015
Thirteen lenders will lift their variable rates today for both owner-occupiers and investors. READ MORE
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ASX-listed lender partners with AFG
by Huntley Mitchell • 20 Nov 2015
A listed marketplace lender has announced a partnership with one of Australia’s largest aggregators, as it looks to... READ MORE
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Award-winning brokers reveal referral secrets
by Emma Ryan • 20 Nov 2015
Three of the mortgage broking industry’s leading loan writers have leveraged their respective accolades to build... READ MORE
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Capital growth to be ‘very subdued’ in 2016
by James Mitchell • 20 Nov 2015
Australia’s housing market has been tipped to slow substantially, although talk of a sharp correction has been... READ MORE

BOQ reveals big plans for broker channel

by James Mitchell • 19 Nov 2015
Bank of Queensland (BOQ) has outlined its mortgage distribution strategy in which it aims to accredit 4,000 brokers in... READ MORE
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New software to deliver faster broker compliance
by Huntley Mitchell • 19 Nov 2015
Leading mortgage aggregator Connective has announced a new tech partnership that is set to speed up the compliance and... READ MORE