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Mortgage Choice loan book approaches $50 billion
by James Mitchell • 21 Aug 2015
Listed brokerage Mortgage Choice has seen record settlement volumes in the 12 months to 30 June with settlements... READ MORE
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Brokers on notice following ASIC lending probe
by James Mitchell • 20 Aug 2015
ASIC has warned brokers to review their practices after an investigation found a majority of interest-only home loans... READ MORE

Government takes aim at brokers and agents
by Nick Bendel • 20 Aug 2015
Mortgage brokers and real estate agents who help overseas buyers flout foreign investment rules will face severe... READ MORE
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Macquarie says brokers driving revenue from social media
by Huntley Mitchell • 20 Aug 2015
A new report by Macquarie Bank has found mortgage brokers are increasingly leveraging social media to generate leads,... READ MORE
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New broker sets record for Loan Market
by Reporter • 20 Aug 2015
A new-to-industry broker has graduated from Loan Market’s mentoring program in record time after writing $12 million... READ MORE
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Aussie franchise recognised for 2014-15 success
by Reporter • 20 Aug 2015
Aussie Prospect has been praised by group CEO James Symond for its stellar performance over the last financial year. READ MORE
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Connective launches retail service
by James Mitchell • 19 Aug 2015
Leading aggregation group Connective has announced the launch of a new retail offering. READ MORE

Brokers ‘gaming the system’ on interest-only loans: lawyer

by James Mitchell • 19 Aug 2015
As ASIC prepares to release the findings of its report on interest-only mortgages, one Sydney property lawyer believes... READ MORE
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Broker calls for standardised commissions
by Huntley Mitchell • 19 Aug 2015
One broker says standardising commissions will help address the ongoing channel conflict between lenders and loan... READ MORE
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APF credits academy for ‘champion’ brokers
by Huntley Mitchell • 19 Aug 2015
Australian Property Finance (APF) says its broker academy is playing a vital role in helping attract and retain new... READ MORE
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FBAA motor roadshow crosses the country
by Reporter • 19 Aug 2015
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) is reporting a positive response from its ‘Finance in... READ MORE
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Financial services to deliver better work-life balance
by Reporter • 19 Aug 2015
Financial services companies are focused on offering work-life balance initiatives for their employers in the new... READ MORE

Fresh wave of Chinese money to hit property market
by James Mitchell • 18 Aug 2015
A Chinese property group estimates that over $75 billion in new capital will be invested in the Australian property... READ MORE
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Brokerage sees 30pc spike in Queensland settlements
by James Mitchell • 18 Aug 2015
One of Australia’s top brokerages has seen a surge in loan settlements in Queensland after another record month. READ MORE
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ABA winner to fund finance student prizes
by • 18 Aug 2015
A prominent Sydney broker has announced plans to donate the prize money from his Australian Broking Award to a local... READ MORE
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Senator slams ASIC action on rogue property agents
by Miranda Brownlee • 18 Aug 2015
A NSW senator has criticised the pace of ASIC’s investigations of SMSF property spruiking cases and urged it to... READ MORE
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HIA to discuss housing tax reform
by Reporter • 18 Aug 2015
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) convenes today at its annual Building Better Cities Summit, where this year’s... READ MORE
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Lender announces investment loan changes
by James Mitchell • 17 Aug 2015
Following on from its major bank peers, another Australian lender has today announced new changes to limit investor... READ MORE

Brokers responsible for two-thirds of annual mortgage growth
by James Mitchell • 17 Aug 2015
New research has found broker were responsible for more than two thirds of mortgage growth in the 12 months to June... READ MORE
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Credit union partners with major mortgage group
by James Mitchell • 17 Aug 2015
A Queensland-based credit union has announced a new partnership with a listed Australian aggregator. READ MORE
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Aggregator inks new deals to boost broker diversification

by Reporter • 17 Aug 2015
An award-winning aggregator has announced two new partnerships that will provide additional revenue streams for... READ MORE
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Russians on the hunt for Australian homes
by James Mitchell • 17 Aug 2015
International real estate giant Century 21 has recorded a surge in visitors to its Australian website from the... READ MORE
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Stats reveal mixed results for loan arrears
by Huntley Mitchell • 17 Aug 2015
Australia’s mortgage arrears were stable in June for prime residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) and down for... READ MORE
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Fintech start-up delivers hot leads to brokers

by James Mitchell • 14 Aug 2015
Over 800 brokers have registered their interest in a new fintech start-up that connects them to borrowers in their... READ MORE
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Brokerage uses uni holidays to attract young talent
by Huntley Mitchell • 14 Aug 2015
The director of an independent brokerage says brokers looking to attract new talent should be targeting university... READ MORE