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HIA calls for new housing policies
by Reporter • 6 Aug 2013
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is calling on both the Labor and Liberal parties to launch more policies to help... READ MORE
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Broker of the Year announced
by Jessica Darnbrough • 5 Aug 2013
Australia’s Broker of the Year has been revealed at the 2013 Australian Broking Awards. READ MORE
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Sydney home approvals highest in a decade
by Staff Reporter • 5 Aug 2013
Home approvals and completions in Sydney are at their highest levels in nearly 10 years. READ MORE
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RE/MAX launches financial services arm
by Staff Reporter • 5 Aug 2013
In a bid to broaden its service offering, RE/MAX Australia has launched a new finance arm. READ MORE
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Variable rate demand hits new low
by Staff Reporter • 5 Aug 2013
Demand for basic variable rate home loans has hit a historic low, according to new research. READ MORE
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Aggregator launches new platform
by Jessica Darnbrough • 5 Aug 2013
One of Australia’s aggregators has launched a new software platform that allows brokers to access training and tools... READ MORE
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FBAA calls for conference support

by reporter • 5 Aug 2013
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) has urged brokers and stakeholders to get behind the... READ MORE
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Australians moving away from debt
by Jessica Darnbrough • 2 Aug 2013
The Australian psyche has undergone a fundamental shift in recent years, ING DIRECT’s chief executive Vaughn Richtor... READ MORE
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Consumer confidence surges 7pc
by Reporter • 2 Aug 2013
Consumer confidence has reached its highest level since the beginning of the global financial crisis. READ MORE
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Borrowers divided over rates
by Reporter • 2 Aug 2013
Borrowers are split over whether or not the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will cut the official cash rate when the... READ MORE
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MFAA welcomes new president
by Reporter • 2 Aug 2013
The Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) has welcomed a new president to the industry body. READ MORE
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Capital city values on the rise
by Reporter • 2 Aug 2013
Capital city dwelling values climbed 1.9 per cent over the month of July, according to new research. READ MORE
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Brokers disappointed with social media
by reporter • 1 Aug 2013
While a majority of mortgage brokers are using social media sites to promote their businesses, few are seeing bottom... READ MORE
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Little doubt market is in upswing: RE/MAX
by Reporter • 1 Aug 2013
Investors can still expect a positive market surge through the next couple of seasons. READ MORE
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Lower rates unlikely to affect housing market
by Reporter • 1 Aug 2013
Lower mortgage rates are unlikely to increase the level of activity in the property market, RP Data’s Cameron Kusher... READ MORE
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Brokerage volunteers at OzHarvest event
by Reporter • 1 Aug 2013
One of Australia’s Top 25 Brokerages recently threw its support behind an event that aims to raise public awareness... READ MORE
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Support critical for new recruits
by Jessica Darnbrough • 31 Jul 2013
Just as recruitment, or a lack thereof, remains a key concern for the industry, so too does support for new brokers. READ MORE
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Brokerage grows settlements in sluggish market
by Reporter • 31 Jul 2013
One of Australia’s brokerages has recorded a stellar sales year, with settlements jumping 8 per cent on the year... READ MORE
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Non-bank takes knife to fees
by Reporter • 31 Jul 2013
A non-bank lender has enhanced its proposition in the specialist lending sector after slashing the fees on its alt doc... READ MORE
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Further rate cut needed
by Reporter • 31 Jul 2013
A further cash rate cut will provide cautious consumers with the kick they need to move back into the property market,... READ MORE
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Building approvals slump in June
by Reporter • 31 Jul 2013
The residential construction industry remains vulnerable, with figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics... READ MORE
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Branded businesses to claw more market share
by Jessica Darnbrough • 30 Jul 2013
Branded businesses will continue to grow and take more market share, one aggregation head has claimed. READ MORE
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Aggregator adds to BDM team
by Reporter • 30 Jul 2013
In a bid to improve its support for brokers, one of Australia’s aggregators has bolstered its team of business... READ MORE
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Record numbers to attend ABAs
by Reporter • 30 Jul 2013
The third annual Australian Broking Awards is set to host more attendees than ever before, with more than 450 of the... READ MORE
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WA market back to pre-GFC best
by Reporter • 30 Jul 2013
The Western Australia property market is bouncing back to life, according to two of Australia’s elite business... READ MORE