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Liberty cashes in on APRA crackdown

by • 25 Jul 2016
Liberty Financial’s mortgage deal flow has lifted it into the top 10 for one of Australia’s major aggregation...READ MORE

Investors to benefit from new technology

by • 25 Jul 2016

A new app promises to help maximise tax returns for Australian residential property investors.

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Selling a business not a ‘DIY’ job

by • 25 Jul 2016
It may be tempting to take the ‘do it yourself’ route, thinking that this will help save money, but this is not the... READ MORE

Former mortgage broker charged

by • 22 Jul 2016

A former Queensland-based broker has been charged for giving misleading information to lenders. 

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Brokers to offer same-day home loans

by • 22 Jul 2016
The ability for brokers to offer same-day home loans is set to become a reality thanks to banks’ adoption of a global... READ MORE

No place for flex-commissions in broking

by • 22 Jul 2016
In a new paper lodged with ASIC, the MFAA has reiterated its view that the so-called point-of-sale exemption... READ MORE

Mortgage applications continue to slide: Veda

by • 22 Jul 2016
Overall demand for home loans has fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter, with only the ACT and Victoria seeing an... READ MORE

Government given property ‘wake-up call’

by • 22 Jul 2016
New research has ignited a discussion on the level of relevance the federal government places on the relationship... READ MORE

Small business tax cuts still on the cards: KPMG

by Miranda Brownlee • 22 Jul 2016
While tax cuts for large enterprises have essentially been ruled out following the election, KPMG believes there is... READ MORE

Aggregators blacklist new broking platform

by • 21 Jul 2016
A number of aggregation groups have refused to partner with a new mortgage platform that has already rattled the... READ MORE

Choice announces key appointment

by • 21 Jul 2016
Choice Aggregation Services has appointed a new strategic accounts manager to strengthen its support of large broker... READ MORE

Fintechs ‘no threat’ to brokers – yet

by • 21 Jul 2016
There is nothing for brokers to fear about the current fintech surge shading the mortgage landscape, according to a... READ MORE

Minister’s new role brings stability to broking: FBAA

by • 21 Jul 2016
The FBAA says Kelly O’Dwyer’s appointment as the federal government’s new Minister for Revenue and Financial... READ MORE

Rent prices rise while vacancies remain tight

by • 21 Jul 2016
Rental vacancy rates remain tight for most of the country despite a recent national apartment-building boom, new... READ MORE

QBANK launches lead generation program

by • 20 Jul 2016
Following its recent rebrand, Queensland-based lender QBANK has launched a new initiative that refers mortgage leads to... READ MORE

Regional bank streamlines SME loan lodgements

by • 20 Jul 2016
A non-major lender has taken steps to help brokers diversify their revenue streams, reinforcing its pledge of support... READ MORE

4 things you need to know about the UK mortgage market

by • 20 Jul 2016
The FBAA's Peter White recently announced that he will be travelling overseas to gain a deeper understanding of how... READ MORE

Foreign investors facing $65,000 tax

by • 20 Jul 2016
A new report has revealed just how much foreign investors face in stamp duty costs to enter Australia’s property... READ MORE

Property market confidence falls further

by • 20 Jul 2016
New research has revealed that Australians are continuing to lose confidence in the property market, with sentiment in... READ MORE

Fintech lender launches unique broker portal

by • 19 Jul 2016
An alternative online lender has launched a free digital marketing portal for mortgage brokers as it looks to... READ MORE

FBAA to review broker commissions

by • 19 Jul 2016
The FBAA is set to conduct a review into the remuneration structures for mortgage brokers overseas to prove that the... READ MORE

Foreign demand for residential property 'continues to shrink': NAB

by • 19 Jul 2016
Overall demand from foreign buyers continues to shrink following the announcement of higher taxes and fewer domestic... READ MORE

Major bank arrears rise, non-banks fall

by • 19 Jul 2016
The number of housing loans in arrears has extended its rise for the seventh consecutive month, new figures have... READ MORE

Sydney leads for post-GFC property price growth

by • 19 Jul 2016
New research by CoreLogic shows Australia’s capital city housing market has been “extremely interest... READ MORE

Brokers warned over off-the-plan property sales

by • 18 Jul 2016
A buyer's agency director has highlighted the dangers brokers face in giving clients unqualified property investment... READ MORE

Banks continue to move on rates

by • 18 Jul 2016
One of the big four banks has significantly reduced fixed rates for investors, while a non-major has targeted... READ MORE

Mortgage pricing headed for correction

by • 18 Jul 2016
A mortgage industry veteran has warned borrowers to brace for interest rate rises from the major banks despite the... READ MORE

First home buyer market ‘collapsing’: report

by • 18 Jul 2016
New findings suggest that rising property prices and negative media about home finance markets are scaring young... READ MORE

Decline in house rents largest on record

by • 18 Jul 2016
Rental rates are continuing to fall across the combined capitals despite annual growth in some markets, new figures... READ MORE

Disruptive mortgage platforms ‘about to explode’: CoreLogic

by • 15 Jul 2016
The boss of Australia’s largest data provider believes the online mortgage market is set for a significant... READ MORE
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