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Coronis backs new housing data
by Staff reporter • 15 Apr 2015
The head of a Queensland property specialist has welcomed new data from the Housing Industry Association (HIA) that he... READ MORE
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Former RAMS exec joins MyState

by Staff reporter • 15 Apr 2015
Former RAMS head of brand and marketing Chris Thornton has taken up a new role with Tasmanian-based lender MyState... READ MORE
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Bank drops variable rates
by James Mitchell • 14 Apr 2015
One Australian lender has announced a 20 basis point reduction to all variable-rate home loans for new business. READ MORE
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Non-major reveals new rate under 4 pc
by Staff reporter • 14 Apr 2015
ME Bank has slashed interest rates for the lender's fixed home loan products in a bid to keep up with the record-low... READ MORE
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Regional bank reduces rates
by Staff reporter • 14 Apr 2015
Suncorp Bank has announced rate cuts across its suite of fixed-rate home loans. READ MORE
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Major aggregator announces new white-label partnerships
by James Mitchell • 14 Apr 2015
One of the mortgage broking industry’s largest aggregation groups has partnered with Macquarie and Advantedge to... READ MORE
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Melbourne market rebounds after rate cut
by Staff reporter • 14 Apr 2015
Melbourne’s auction clearance rates have risen dramatically since the Reserve Bank cut the official cash rate in... READ MORE
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Economist predicts turbulent times ahead
by Staff reporter • 14 Apr 2015
AMP Capital chief economist Shane Oliver has forecast a "messy" residential property outlook for the next five to 10... READ MORE
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Lawyer jailed for false mortgage documents
by Stefanie Garber • 13 Apr 2015
A Victorian lawyer who stole almost $5 million from his clients by creating false mortgage documents has been sentenced... READ MORE
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Digital initiative engages brokers
by Staff reporter • 13 Apr 2015
Firstmac has attracted 650 brokers to its new video series that shows brokers how to make money using digital... READ MORE
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Housing slowdown confirmed by latest mortgage stats
by Staff reporter • 13 Apr 2015
Fresh lending figures reveal there has been minimal growth in owner-occupier mortgage numbers over the past year. READ MORE
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Mortgage firm dishes out 50k for underprivileged
by Staff reporter • 13 Apr 2015
An ASX-listed mortgage firm has raised over $50,000 for a disadvantaged community at its annual conference. READ MORE
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Broker writes $11.2m in five months, thanks to LinkedIn
by Huntley Mitchell • 10 Apr 2015
One young finance broker is using social media so effectively he is winning millions of dollars in business. READ MORE
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Nominations open for Australia’s top brokerages
by Huntley Mitchell • 10 Apr 2015
Australian broker groups once again have the opportunity to be officially recognised among the nation’s best... READ MORE
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Bank to offer cash rewards for home loans
by Staff reporter • 10 Apr 2015
One bank will become the first in Australia to reward borrowers with cash in return for repayments on their home... READ MORE
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Australians ‘alarmingly misinformed’ about credit reports
by Staff reporter • 10 Apr 2015
Most borrowers are ignorant about how their financial decisions affect their credit score, according to one research... READ MORE
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Stats reveal that housing boom is more fiction than fact
by Staff reporter • 10 Apr 2015
Boom conditions in Sydney and Melbourne have concealed price falls in the rest of Australia during the past five... READ MORE
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Brokers drive growth for Australia's biggest credit union
by James Mitchell • 9 Apr 2015
Australia’s largest customer-owned financial institution has recorded home loan growth of more than 20 per cent in... READ MORE
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White-labelling drives 300pc loan growth for credit provider
by Staff reporter • 9 Apr 2015
Interim Finance has credited a new business model with driving a massive increase in volumes. READ MORE
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Mortgage groups weigh in on RBA decision
by Staff reporter • 9 Apr 2015
Two branded mortgage groups have suggested Sydney’s booming property market is the likely reason behind the Reserve... READ MORE
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Make property investment less appealing, says lender
by Elyse Perrau • 9 Apr 2015
Demands for negative gearing reform have recently come from an unlikely source – a mortgage lender. READ MORE
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Resimac strengthens broker support network
by Staff reporter • 9 Apr 2015
Non-bank Resimac has announced the appointment of three additional BDMs and a state manager for Victoria. READ MORE
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LJ Hooker gives brokers ‘first bite of the cherry’
by Huntley Mitchell • 8 Apr 2015
LJ Hooker Home Loans has given brokers a golden opportunity to generate more leads with the launch of the group’s new... READ MORE
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Astute unveils first white-label product
by Staff reporter • 8 Apr 2015
Astute Financial has successfully rolled out its first branded home loan to its entire national network of brokers... READ MORE
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Aussie sees historic surge in demand
by Staff reporter • 8 Apr 2015
Aussie Home Loans has recorded the highest number of monthly customer enquiries for home loans in the group’s... READ MORE