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Homeowners anticipate rate hold
by Michael Masterman • 30 Aug 2013
Homeowners expect the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to hold the official cash rate steady in September, according to... READ MORE
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Non-bank introduces new product
by Staff Reporter • 29 Aug 2013
Non-bank lender Homeloans Ltd has bolstered its suite of products releasing the new FlexiChoice Prime product. READ MORE
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Lender improves broker proposition
by Jessica Darnbrough • 29 Aug 2013
In a bid to position itself as a genuine alternative to the banks, one of Australia’s non-bank lenders has revealed... READ MORE
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Broker app a success
by Staff Reporter • 29 Aug 2013
Over 700 member brokers have downloaded AFG’s Flex iPad app since its launch three months ago. READ MORE
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Bank slashes fixed rates
by Jessica Darnbrough • 29 Aug 2013
Suggesting fixed rates aren't yet at the bottom of the cycle, one of Australia’s banks has trimmed a further 15 basis... READ MORE
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Innovation is in service: Liberty
by Jessica Darnbrough • 29 Aug 2013
Innovation is as much about simplifying processes and working smarter as it is about new products and services, Liberty... READ MORE
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Housing now more affordable
by Michael Masterman • 29 Aug 2013
Housing affordability continued to improve in the June 2013 quarter, according to the Housing Industry Association... READ MORE
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Lender innovation key to success
by Jessica Darnbrough • 28 Aug 2013
Lender 'innovation' is important in mortgage broking, so long as it's not a euphemism for complexity, ING DIRECT’s... READ MORE
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Hidden gems identified in capital cities
by Staff Reporter • 28 Aug 2013
Westpac has released a list of the 10 most popular suburbs across each capital city, with an accompanying ‘hidden gem... READ MORE
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Ten-year high for housing
by Jennifer Duke • 28 Aug 2013
The number of properties being constructed in Sydney has reached a 10-year high, jumping by more than one third in a... READ MORE
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Brokerage breaks $1 billion mark
by Michael Masterman • 28 Aug 2013
A Sydney-based finance brokerage has reached the $1 billion milestone of loans provided. READ MORE
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New lender enters third party space
by Jessica Darnbrough • 27 Aug 2013
A new Western Australia-based lender has entered the third party distribution channel. READ MORE
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Bank rewards top performing brokers
by Jessica Darnbrough • 27 Aug 2013
Suncorp’s top writing broker partners were last week invited to attend a unique day at the famous MCG. READ MORE
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ASIC starts legal proceedings against lender, broker
by Reporter • 27 Aug 2013
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has taken legal action against a Cairns-based lender and... READ MORE
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Brokers dig deep for charity
by Jessica Darnbrough • 27 Aug 2013
One of Australia’s brokerages has raised $50,000 to help build a local orphanage in Fiji. READ MORE
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Mutual sector outperforming majors
by The Adviser • 27 Aug 2013
The mutual sector is outperforming the major banks in customer satisfaction, according to the latest Roy Morgan... READ MORE
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Smartline awards announced
by The Adviser • 27 Aug 2013
Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers has named its top franchisees for 2013 at an awards ceremony held during... READ MORE
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Brokers not utilising software
by Vivenne Kelly and Jessica Darnbrough. • 26 Aug 2013
Almost 90 per cent of brokers say they do not capitalise on their software’s features. READ MORE
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Houses more popular with new investors
by Rebecca De Britt • 26 Aug 2013
Small houses are more popular with first-time investors than apartments, according to the Mortgage Choice 2013 First... READ MORE
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Cash rate at bottom: brokers

by Reporter • 26 Aug 2013
After the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cut the official cash rate in August by 25 basis points – taking it to just... READ MORE
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Policy development crucial: HIA
by The Adviser • 26 Aug 2013
Residential construction activity tends to take a disproportionately large hit during economic downturns, according to... READ MORE
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RP Data raises its share
by Michael Masterman • 26 Aug 2013
RP Data has increased its stake in New Zealand’s PropertyIQ after Quotable Value (QV) agreed to sell part of its... READ MORE
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Bank lifts broker commissions
by Michael Masterman • 23 Aug 2013
One of Australia's banks has launched a new bonus commission scheme for brokers. READ MORE
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LoanKit sale for the best
by Jessica Darnbrough • 23 Aug 2013
Mortgage Choice’s chief executive Michael Russell has spoken about the group’s decision to sell its wholesale... READ MORE
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Property sales on the rise

by Reporter • 23 Aug 2013
Mortgage brokers will no doubt welcome the recent groundswell in property sales across Australia’s capital cities,... READ MORE