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Non-bank slashes mortgage rates by up to 65 basis points
by • 11 Aug 2016
Following the Reserve Bank’s decision to cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points last week, a leading...READ MORE
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More Aussie households predicting debt troubles
by • 11 Aug 2016
According to a recent household financial comfort report, the number of Australian households predicting debt... READ MORE
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First home buyers return in droves
by • 10 Aug 2016
The proportion of first home buyers in the mortgage market hit a three-year high in June, according to the Australian... READ MORE

Major aggregator launches ‘game changing’ product
by • 10 Aug 2016
One of Australia’s largest aggregators announces the launch of an industry-first white label commercial offering in... READ MORE

Top non-major lenders revealed

by • 10 Aug 2016
The results from the 2016 Momentum Intelligence Third Party Lending Report: Non-major Banks are in, revealing the... READ MORE
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Heritage Bank grows mortgage portfolio
by • 10 Aug 2016
Heritage Bank’s focus on growth in the six months to June this year has reportedly helped deliver a 7.1 per cent... READ MORE
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Adelaide Bank fails to pass on full RBA rate cut
by • 10 Aug 2016
Adelaide Bank, the intermediary lending business of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited, has announced that it will... READ MORE
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Younger generations face major money hurdles
by • 10 Aug 2016
A new survey has revealed that when it comes to achieving key life milestones, Gen X and Gen Y are experiencing more... READ MORE

Six lenders pass on full rate cut
by • 9 Aug 2016
Australia’s smaller banks have led the way with sharper pricing after six small lenders announced that they will pass... READ MORE
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Relationship with ASIC ‘top priority’, says MFAA
by • 9 Aug 2016
The industry association says its ongoing search for a new CEO will not affect its “solid relationship” with ASIC... READ MORE
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Mortgage managers to join forces
by James Mitchell • 9 Aug 2016
A Sydney-based mortgage manager and a Gold Coast non-bank lender will unite to form one group as the non-bank sector... READ MORE
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Banking industry ‘welcomes’ government invitation
by Staff Reporter • 9 Aug 2016
The banking industry has welcomed the opportunity for the big four banks to appear annually before the House of... READ MORE

Broking group enters real estate market
by • 8 Aug 2016
New-to-industry broking franchise MoneyQuest has announced it is expanding its service portfolio to include buyer... READ MORE
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Challenger banks cut home loan rates
by • 8 Aug 2016
More non-major banks have announced that they will reduce their lending rates following the RBA’s historic cash rate... READ MORE
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Brokers to unlock productivity, retain clients and boost profit
by • 8 Aug 2016
A leading banking and finance executive will present to brokers across the country on how to boost productivity and... READ MORE
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Fat-cat banks not bothered about customers’ plight, says broker...
by • 8 Aug 2016
The head of one of Australia’s largest brokerages has expressed frustration at some lenders putting shareholder... READ MORE
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Non-majors reduce variable rates
by James Mitchell • 8 Aug 2016
Two non-major lenders have today announced that they will cut their variable home loan rates in light of the... READ MORE

Brokers in ‘unique position’ to benefit from fintech: CEOs
by • 5 Aug 2016
The heads of an Australian lending business and an industry association believe forward-thinking mortgage brokers are... READ MORE
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Insurer makes broker-centric appointment
by • 5 Aug 2016
A specialty insurer has strengthened its business offering with the appointment of a new regional sales manager,... READ MORE
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Strict legislation needed to clean ‘festering sore’ late fees

by • 5 Aug 2016
One of the industry’s most influential associations has criticised the ‘exorbitant’ charges and fees on late... READ MORE

Industry leader “bitterly disappointed” at big four banks
by • 4 Aug 2016
A broking industry body has criticised the major banks’ failure to fully pass on the RBA’s historic cash rate... READ MORE
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Industry veteran to lead broker delegation to UK
by • 4 Aug 2016
One of the mortgage industry's most respected leaders has confirmed he will host the delegation of Australian mortgage... READ MORE
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Non-majors lead the way with rate cuts
by • 4 Aug 2016
The Reserve Bank's decision to reduce the official cash rate to a record low of 1.50 per cent has sent a flurry of... READ MORE
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Rents slide in capital cities, rise in regional areas
by • 4 Aug 2016
A recently released national market analysis shows rental income has fallen across the combined capital city markets in... READ MORE

Regional bank cuts home loan and small business rates
by • 3 Aug 2016
A non-major bank has joined a handful of lenders by today announcing it will reduce its standard variable home loan... READ MORE

Brokers the channel of choice for Branson's mortgage play
by • 3 Aug 2016
Sir Richard Branson’s local mortgage offering through Virgin Money Australia was built on thorough research of the... READ MORE
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Big banks react to cash rate call
by • 3 Aug 2016
Three of the big four banks have reduced their variable mortgage rates but held back a fair chunk of the RBA's 25 basis... READ MORE
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Surge in number of brokers using credit reports
by • 3 Aug 2016
New research from Veda has recorded a 72 per cent increase in the number of credit checks executed by mortgage brokers... READ MORE
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Land price growth falls in early 2016
by • 3 Aug 2016
A new report has found growth in national land prices slowed to 1.2 per cent during the March 2016 quarter, while... READ MORE
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Q&A with a referral partner: buyer's agent
by • 3 Aug 2016
Sebastian James, managing director of Hunter James — Exclusive Buyers Agents & Property Advisors, talks to The... READ MORE
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