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Home loan demand hits six-year high
by Reporter • 19 May 2015
The number of owner-occupied mortgage commitments has reached its highest level since September 2009. READ MORE
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Debt reduction the best strategy following rate cut
by Reporter • 19 May 2015
Borrowers have been advised to take advantage of record-low interest rates by paying off debt rather than splurging... READ MORE

Regulator told to be alert, not alarmed
by Nick Bendel • 18 May 2015
APRA is slowly increasing pressure on Australia’s banks despite an industry view that lending standards are sound. READ MORE
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Homeloans lowers rates on full-doc products
by Reporter • 18 May 2015
Homeloans has cut rates for two of its full-doc home loan products by up to 35 basis points, just over a month after... READ MORE
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Investors drive record result for major aggregator
by Reporter • 18 May 2015
Strong investor activity in Victoria and New South Wales has helped one of the nation’s largest aggregators process... READ MORE
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Prices rising in Tasmania as confidence grows
by Reporter • 18 May 2015
The Real Estate Institute of Tasmania (REIT) has said the housing market is on the way up after house sales reached... READ MORE
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Three lenders announce rate cuts
by Reporter • 15 May 2015
Resimac has now reduced its rates by 150 basis points this year after making another cut of 85 points. READ MORE
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How do you feel about your aggregator?
by Reporter • 15 May 2015
How happy brokers are with their aggregator – and what might prompt them to leave – is the focus of a recently... READ MORE
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Finance and property group shows tech credentials
by Nick Bendel • 15 May 2015
Coronis will now be able to deliver faster settlements for its buyers after becoming an early adopter of electronic... READ MORE
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Housing tipped to benefit from small business package
by Reporter • 15 May 2015
This week's Budget could provide further stimulus to the record building boom currently underway. READ MORE
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Aggregator takes lead generation ‘to the next level’
by James Mitchell & Huntley Mitchell • 14 May 2015
One of Australia’s fastest-growing mortgage aggregation groups is using innovative technology and strategic... READ MORE
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Industry groups react to Budget
by Reporter • 14 May 2015
The federal government’s recent Budget has drawn mixed reactions from two of the industry’s leading figures. READ MORE
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Federal inquiry calls for end to stamp duty
by Reporter • 14 May 2015
Liberal, Labor and Greens parliamentarians have joined forces to call for an end to stamp duty. READ MORE
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Sydney house price growth nears 17pc
by Reporter • 14 May 2015
It hardly seems possible, but the Sydney market may be growing even faster than previously thought. READ MORE
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SMEs bearish about cash flow and sales
by Reporter • 14 May 2015
Almost half of small and medium-sized businesses are finding it harder to manage their cash flow and are more concerned... READ MORE
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Price pressures forecast to persist despite building boom
by Reporter • 13 May 2015
Australia will build 41 per cent more homes in 2014/2015 than three years ago – yet the country is still facing a... READ MORE
Government threatens brokers in Budget

Government threatens brokers in Budget
by Nick Bendel • 13 May 2015
Brokers could be victims of the government’s decision to strengthen the rules around foreign investment in real... READ MORE
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MFAA working on plans for Canberra-based lobbyist
by James Mitchell • 13 May 2015
The MFAA has shortlisted candidates for a new lobbyist position that would advocate the broking industry in Canberra... READ MORE
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ASIC bans broker for breaking credit rules
by Reporter • 13 May 2015
The regulator has banned a Sydney finance broker from engaging in credit activities for three years and cancelled her... READ MORE
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Global investors favour Sydney over New York
by Reporter • 13 May 2015
More than half of the world’s property investors plan to make more acquisitions in 2015, according to a new survey. READ MORE
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Social media inspires new lead generation tool
by Huntley Mitchell • 12 May 2015
Brokers could experience an increase in customer referrals and sales thanks to a new social media platform. READ MORE
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ING Direct gives back to loyal customers
by Reporter • 12 May 2015
ING Direct has boosted a number of bank accounts in the first month of its new home loan loyalty cash rewards program. READ MORE
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Apartments drive housing growth
by Reporter • 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
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Industry panellists slam controversial broker survey
by Huntley Mitchell • 11 May 2015
Two industry leaders who were panellists on a controversial broker survey have condemned the findings for falsely... READ MORE
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Technology the biggest drawcard for aggregators
by James Mitchell • 11 May 2015
Mortgage brokers are more likely to choose an aggregator based on the technology they provide than the leads they... READ MORE