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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

Bank reveals lowest rate in 50 years

by Staff reporter • 7 May 2015

Westpac has announced its lowest headline standard variable mortgage rate in 50 years after making a cut of 22 basis... READ MORE

Aggregator looking to acquire, not be acquired

by Staff reporter • 7 May 2015

One aggregator is actively seeking further growth opportunities amid speculation of mergers and acquisitions in the... READ MORE

Lender announces another rate cut

by Staff reporter • 7 May 2015

NAB has announced it will cut its standard variable rate by 20 basis points – the lowest it has been since... READ MORE

Big four bank reduces rate to all-time low

by Staff reporter • 7 May 2015

The Commonwealth Bank has reduced variable rates to their lowest ever level, despite not passing on the entire Reserve... READ MORE

Sydney prices skyrocket while Darwin surprises

by Staff reporter • 7 May 2015

The Sydney housing market is so hot that it is almost single-handedly propping up national price growth.

Better Business Summit 2015: Steve Kane

by • 6 May 2015

NAB Broker general manager Steve Kane sits down with The Adviser to talk about the bank's commitment to the third-party... READ MORE

Bank ownership a 'positive sell' for brokers: FBAA

by James Mitchell • 6 May 2015

The FBAA has thrown its support behind bank ownership of broker groups and aggregators.

Industry divided over rate cut

by • 6 May 2015

Industry leaders have expressed conflicting feelings towards the Reserve Bank’s decision to cut the cash rate at its... READ MORE

NZ broker channel is big business for major lender

by Staff reporter • 6 May 2015

Kiwi brokers are driving significant mortgage sales for a major Australian lender.

Top 20 building and population hotspots revealed

by Staff reporter • 6 May 2015

An ACT suburb has been named Australia’s top building and population hotspot for the second consecutive year.

Sydney house prices surge 15.5pc

by Staff reporter • 6 May 2015

Property prices remain astronomical in Sydney while values have fallen in four of Australia’s capital cities.