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Bank chief calls for greater transparency in broking
by James Mitchell • 30 Apr 2015
The head of one of Australia's leading banks has flagged bank ownership of mortgage brokers as an area that requires... READ MORE
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Major bank praises aggregator following volume surge
by Staff reporter • 30 Apr 2015
One of the big four has praised Vow Financial after the aggregator recorded one of the highest conversion rates with... READ MORE
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Lender offers its lowest-ever rate
by Staff reporter • 30 Apr 2015
Non-bank lender Loan Ave has launched its latest rate-cutting campaign for its Platinum three-year fixed-rate... READ MORE
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Low rates continue to support property appetite
by Staff reporter • 30 Apr 2015
Property interest remains high despite housing affordability being an increasing concern for FHBs, according to the... READ MORE
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Hobart inner-city property five times cheaper than Sydney
by Staff reporter • 30 Apr 2015
Affordable inner-city property still exists in Brisbane and even Melbourne, but is fast becoming impossible to find in... READ MORE
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Crazy Sydney market giving brokers pre-approval headaches
by Huntley Mtichell • 29 Apr 2015
Surging Sydney house prices have forced two brokers to develop new strategies to cope with the radically different... READ MORE
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Industry newcomer confident after accolade
by Emma Ryan • 29 Apr 2015
The Australian Broking Awards' Best New Office winner for 2014 has credited the award for helping cement its status in... READ MORE
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New report highlights risk of mortgage defaults
by Staff reporter • 29 Apr 2015
The amount of income Sydney and Melbourne households are using to pay off their mortgage is rising, signalling a... READ MORE
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Broking group generates leads with new video series
by Staff reporter • 29 Apr 2015
One of Australia’s leading branded mortgage groups has launched a new educational video series targeted at... READ MORE
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Virgin Money announces new CEO
by Staff reporter • 29 Apr 2015
Virgin Money Australia (VMA) has announced the appointment of Greg Boyle as its new chief executive ahead of its... READ MORE
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Wealth group chief suggests alternative to going guarantor
by Huntley Mitchell • 28 Apr 2015
Brokers have been reminded of the risks that first home buyers face if they participate in the rising trend of using... READ MORE
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Big four boost broker support
by James Mitchell • 28 Apr 2015
Australia’s major lenders have listened to the needs of mortgage brokers and are investing heavily in their... READ MORE
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Chinese buyers set sights on Brisbane
by Staff reporter • 28 Apr 2015
Ausin Group’s decision to open a Brisbane office has provided further evidence that foreign investors may be turning... READ MORE
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Major bank says rate cut not likely
by Staff reporter • 28 Apr 2015
One of the big four banks has changed its forecast for the Reserve Bank’s next cash rate decision. READ MORE
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FBAA partners with national charity group
by Staff reporter • 28 Apr 2015
The industry association has announced its partnership with a charity group that supports Australian Defence Force... READ MORE
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Brokerage aims to cash in on ‘extraordinary’ Chinese demand
by Nick Bendel • 27 Apr 2015
One Australian brokerage is betting big on the Asian market after its parent company launched a foreign investor... READ MORE
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Award helps broker set new settlement goals
by Emma Ryan • 27 Apr 2015
The broking industry’s 2014 Newcomer of the Year has credited his Australian Broking Award with helping him boost his... READ MORE
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Labor ‘can’t be trusted’ over negative gearing
by Elyse Perrau • 27 Apr 2015
Joe Hockey has warned that the federal opposition could make damaging changes to negative gearing if it returns to... READ MORE
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Cash rate to fall by 0.75pc, says economist
by Staff reporter • 27 Apr 2015
The Reserve Bank will be under pressure later this year to cut interest rates further should the housing sector... READ MORE
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Sydney price growth to slow in 2016
by Staff reporter • 27 Apr 2015
The Sydney boom is running out of steam and will be nothing but a memory in 2016, according to NAB. READ MORE
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MFAA admits departure from ‘broker’ term was inappropriate
by James Mitchell • 24 Apr 2015
The MFAA has conceded that its decision to discard the term ‘broker’ in favour of ‘credit adviser’ was... READ MORE
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Banks happily cutting rates as times change in mortgage space
by Staff reporter • 24 Apr 2015
Average mortgage interest rates decreased across all categories during the second quarter of 2014/2015. READ MORE
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CPI puts pressure on rate decision
by Staff reporter • 24 Apr 2015
The head of a national mortgage group believes the latest inflation figures could force the RBA to cut the official... READ MORE
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Land values facing 'undue upward pressure'
by Staff reporter • 24 Apr 2015
Vacant residential land prices continue to rise with limited supply, with Sydney, Perth and Melbourne leading the way,... READ MORE
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Chinese property market on RBA's radar
by Staff reporter • 24 Apr 2015
The Reserve Bank of Australia weighed up housing conditions at home and abroad when pondering whether to reduce rates... READ MORE