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FHBs shun homebuilding in South Australia
by Reporter • 12 Aug 2015
More South Australian first home buyers are choosing to buy an established home rather than build, according to new... READ MORE

‘Mortgage broking is next’ for wrath of regulator
by James Mitchell • 11 Aug 2015
Westpac CEO Brian Hartzer has warned brokers they will be next in line to face regulatory scrutiny following an... READ MORE
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Surge in mortgage offset accounts to continue: RBA
by James Mitchell • 11 Aug 2015
The Reserve Bank of Australia predicts that rapid growth in home loan products with access to offset accounts is likely... READ MORE
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Suncorp strengthens third-party team
by James Mitchell • 11 Aug 2015
Suncorp Bank has appointed Robynne Frost to the new role of national manager small business and commercial based on the... READ MORE
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Fixed rate demand expands
by Reporter • 11 Aug 2015
Fixed rate home loan demand saw a boost last month, according to new data released by Mortgage Choice. READ MORE
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Aussie names its best brokers
by Reporter • 11 Aug 2015
Aussie Home Loans recognised its top loan writers and retail stores for their performances during the previous... READ MORE

Industry heavyweights weigh up impacts of lending changes
by • 10 Aug 2015
The recent changes to investor lending and bank capitalisation requirements have sparked intense debate among industry... READ MORE
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Agent tells brokers: here's how to impress us
by Emma Ryan • 10 Aug 2015
An award-winning real estate agent says brokers can boost their business by working closely with agents, so long as... READ MORE
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Aggregators seek to highlight commercial lending prospects
by • 10 Aug 2015
Leading aggregators are seeking to educate their brokers about opportunities within commercial lending, as changes to... READ MORE
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Home loan demand on the rise
by Emma Ryan • 10 Aug 2015
More and more Australians are looking to borrow money to purchase property, according to a new report. READ MORE
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Housing boom somehow finds new strength
by Reporter • 10 Aug 2015
Property prices are rising faster than ever in Sydney and Melbourne, once again raising questions of when capital gains... READ MORE

We’re taking heat out of the investor market: APRA
by Nick Bendel • 7 Aug 2015
Australia’s prudential regulator has declared its investor crackdown a success but said it is too early to judge its... READ MORE
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Top broker releases new book – and it comes with CPD points
by Huntley Mitchell • 7 Aug 2015
One of the industry’s elite loan writers has published a new book which teaches brokers how to take their business... READ MORE
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Entries open for Elite Business Writers 2015
by Reporter • 7 Aug 2015
The time has come once again for the industry’s top-performing brokers to vie for a spot on The Adviser's Elite... READ MORE
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MFAA launches new broker traineeship
by Emma Ryan • 7 Aug 2015
The MFAA has unveiled a new traineeship aimed at school leavers who are interested in forging a career in finance... READ MORE
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Tassie brokers post record settlement volumes
by Reporter • 6 Aug 2015
Four Tasmanian franchises have set a new settlement record over the last financial year for Aussie Home Loans. READ MORE
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Broking firm to offer 'game-changing' loan product
by Huntley Mitchell • 6 Aug 2015
One brokerage is offering its customers discounted home loan rates with the launch of a new product. READ MORE
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Digital marketing still an under-utilised resource
by Emma Ryan • 6 Aug 2015
Mortgage brokers could significantly enhance their business by taking greater advantage of digital marketing, according... READ MORE
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LJ Hooker recognises top brokers
by Emma Ryan • 6 Aug 2015
LJ Hooker Home Loans has honoured its best brokers and brokerages in New South Wales and the ACT at an exclusive... READ MORE

ANZ cleared of mortgage price fixing
by Huntley Mitchell • 5 Aug 2015
The full bench of the Federal Court of Australia has dismissed an appeal by the Australian Competition and Consumer... READ MORE
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Industry figures respond to cash rate decision
by Reporter • 5 Aug 2015
Two prominent industry figures have had their say on the Reserve Bank’s decision to leave the cash rate on hold at... READ MORE
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AFG grows lending options for brokers
by Huntley Mitchell • 5 Aug 2015
Brokers' ability to service small businesses has been given a boost, with Australia’s largest aggregator announcing a... READ MORE
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Brokers urged to tap into non-conforming market
by Emma Ryan • 5 Aug 2015
Specialist lender Pepper believes there is an “overwhelming” number of brokers who are unware of the opportunities... READ MORE
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RBA ends suspense with interest rate announcement
by Reporter • 4 Aug 2015
The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered the result of its monthly board meeting. READ MORE

Three more banks increase investor rates
by Huntley Mitchell • 4 Aug 2015
Two leading regional banks and the last of the big four have announced increases to their standard variable rates on... READ MORE