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Westpac unveils innovative mortgage technology
by Huntley Mitchell • 7 Oct 2015
Westpac has officially launched customer-centric technology that is set to change the way borrowers view the equity in... READ MORE
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Lender rate rises could nullify future RBA cuts: Kolenda
by Huntley Mitchell • 7 Oct 2015
Future cash rate cuts by the Reserve Bank are likely to be negated by lenders who raise interest rates, according to... READ MORE
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FHBs suffering greater mortgage stress
by James Mitchell • 7 Oct 2015
A new report has found that the number of first home buyers who experience mortgage stress has climbed drastically over... READ MORE

RBA reveals official cash rate
by James Mitchell • 6 Oct 2015
The Reserve Bank of Australia has revealed the result of its monthly board meeting. READ MORE

ASIC bans convicted broker
by Huntley Mitchell • 6 Oct 2015
ASIC has announced it has permanently banned a convicted mortgage broker from the credit and financial services... READ MORE

Brokers forced to look beyond banks, says CEO
by James Mitchell • 6 Oct 2015
The head of an ASX-listed non-bank lender is seeing a significant increase in broker-originated loans as the... READ MORE
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Loan Market’s top broker opens Sydney branch
by Huntley Mitchell • 6 Oct 2015
The newly-crowned number one broker for Loan Market has opened the group’s first suburban branch in New South Wales. READ MORE
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RBA to keep cash rate on hold: survey
by James Mitchell • 6 Oct 2015
Australia’s leading economists unanimously expect the Reserve Bank to leave the official cash rate on hold when it... READ MORE
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New product helps brokers address an under-serviced market
by James Mitchell • 6 Oct 2015
An Australian non-bank lender has today launched a brand new product aimed at self-employed and small-business... READ MORE
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Industry body won’t raise membership fees for two years
by James Mitchell • 6 Oct 2015
One of the mortgage broking industry’s peak bodies has vowed to keep membership fees steady for 24 months. READ MORE

Teachers Mutual praises brokers for ‘national image’
by Huntley Mitchell • 5 Oct 2015
Teachers Mutual Bank CEO Steve James has credited brokers for helping the bank achieve strong lending growth and... READ MORE
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Connective bolsters executive team for retail offering
by Huntley Mitchell • 5 Oct 2015
Connective has announced the appointment of two key personnel to drive the group’s new retail aggregation service,... READ MORE
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Fixed-rate demand hits four-year low
by Huntley Mitchell • 5 Oct 2015
Demand for fixed-rate home loans fell significantly last month, according to new research by Mortgage Choice. READ MORE
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Govt considers reforms to protect property buyers
by James Mitchell • 5 Oct 2015
New South Wales has followed its underquoting reforms with a new set of proposals to protect off-the-plan buyers. READ MORE
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More home sales losing money
by Reporter • 5 Oct 2015
More homes are selling at a loss than last year, with vendors incurring a $66,000 deficit in the average loss-making... READ MORE
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Auswide unveils new variable rate with offset feature
by James Mitchell • 2 Oct 2015
Auswide Bank has announced a fresh variable home loan rate to brokers for a limited time. READ MORE
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ING Direct to drive convergence of broking and planning
by James Mitchell • 2 Oct 2015
One of Australia’s largest mortgage lenders has appointed a new partnership manager to help promote the convergence... READ MORE
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Two-tiered mortgage market here to stay
by Huntley Mitchell • 2 Oct 2015
The majority of lenders will eventually adopt differential pricing for home loans after new Reserve Bank figures... READ MORE
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Sydney and Melbourne now ‘extreme seller’s markets’
by Reporter • 2 Oct 2015
New mortgage data has revealed that buyers in Australia’s two major capitals have found life harder and harder. READ MORE
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ASIC imposes licence conditions on national brokerage
by James Mitchell • 1 Oct 2015
ASIC has imposed conditions on a national finance brokerage’s Australian Credit Licence (ACL) following an... READ MORE
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Liberty offers ‘free-thinking approach’ to investor loans
by James Mitchell • 1 Oct 2015
Liberty Financial has positioned itself as an alternative solution for property investors looking to continue growing... READ MORE
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Broker group acquires equipment finance business
by James Mitchell • 1 Oct 2015
A Brisbane-based broker group has purchased a majority shareholding in Perth-based finance brokerage Allied Finance... READ MORE
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Building approvals fall in August

by James Mitchell • 1 Oct 2015
Fresh figures have revealed that building approvals fell significantly in August following a rebound in July. READ MORE
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Aussie sees record rise in female brokers
by Huntley Mitchell • 1 Oct 2015
Aussie Home Loans says it witnessed a record level of female brokers recruited to its retail channel during the last... READ MORE
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Broker rejoins Loan Market
by Reporter • 1 Oct 2015
A Victorian broker has rejoined Loan Market to take advantage of the group's partnership with a leading real estate... READ MORE