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‘Quieter years ahead’, broker says
by Francesca Krakue • 24 Jan 2017
One successful loan writer has discussed the advantages of tapping into new revenue streams to shore up his... READ MORE
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Vic off-the-plan apartment buyers ‘could lose deposits’
by Reporter • 24 Jan 2017
An online property agency has warned that “thousands of buyers” of off-the-plan apartments in Victoria could lose... READ MORE

Former Vow CEO weighs in on commission review
by James Mitchell • 23 Jan 2017
More than half of the brokerages operating in Australia would fail without trail commissions, according to a former... READ MORE
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Lending changes will make asset finance ‘easier field to play in’
by Reporter • 23 Jan 2017
The managing director of an asset finance lender has said that changes being brought in by the regulator will make... READ MORE
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Brokers forced to become more rate driven
by James Mitchell • 23 Jan 2017
One of the country’s most successful loan writers has explained how recent pricing changes has forced his business to... READ MORE
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New home starts past their peak
by Francesca Krakue • 23 Jan 2017
Fresh figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics suggest that new dwelling commencements have passed their record... READ MORE

Major brokerage applauds industry scrutiny

by James Mitchell • 20 Jan 2017
The head of one of Australia’s largest mortgage brokerages believes any scrutiny of the industry should be applauded... READ MORE
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Non-bank waives fee for custom home loans
by Reporter • 20 Jan 2017
Liberty has announced that it is waiving the $995 application fee on new residential custom submissions, in a bid to... READ MORE
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Top mortgage banker joins fintech startup
by Reporter • 20 Jan 2017
The former CEO of mortgages at Barclays has joined the advisory board of a consumer financial advice platform. READ MORE
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Non-major cuts rates for owner-occupiers and investors
by Staff reporter • 20 Jan 2017
A Queensland-based bank has announced discounts on variable and fixed rates for both owner-occupied and investment... READ MORE

‘Volume hurdles need to be banned’
by James Mitchell • 19 Jan 2017
As the industry digests the findings of the interim Sedgwick Review, one association has called for volume-based... READ MORE
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MyState changes senior management to focus on brokers
by Reporter • 19 Jan 2017
An ASX-listed banking and wealth management group has announced that it has appointed a new head of retail banking... READ MORE
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Broker highlights benefits of blogging
by Francesca Krakue • 19 Jan 2017
One successful broker has underscored how helpful it can be to invest time and energy into devising a thoughtful... READ MORE
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Broking courses see lift in demand
by Francesca Krakue • 19 Jan 2017
Interest in professional mortgage broking courses have seen a 20 per cent year-on-year increase, according to the CEO... READ MORE
Young brokerage on big recruitment drive

Young brokerage on big recruitment drive

by James Mitchell • 18 Jan 2017
A Sydney-based brokerage is looking to double its number of loan writers in 2017 by hiring new-to-industry brokers and... READ MORE
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Michelle Bridges on why her broker was a ‘godsend’
by Reporter • 18 Jan 2017
The founder of one of Australia’s leading health and fitness brands, Michelle Bridges, has highlighted the value of... READ MORE
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Looming rate hikes fail to curb home loan demand
by James Mitchell • 18 Jan 2017
Home loan demand remains strong, with new data showing the total number of dwelling commitments approved surged 0.9 per... READ MORE
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Digital disruption not a threat, brokers say
by Francesca Krakue • 18 Jan 2017
The majority of brokers don’t consider digital disruption to be a significant business challenge in 2017, a recent... READ MORE

Remuneration report sounds alarm on broker commissions

by James Mitchell • 18 Jan 2017
The Australian Bankers Association has welcomed the release of the interim Sedgwick Review into remuneration that has... READ MORE

Elite broker says more lending curbs are coming
by James Mitchell • 17 Jan 2017
A Melbourne-based broker and Elite Business Writer believes that regulators will put further restraints on credit for... READ MORE

Major bank reprices home loans
by Reporter • 17 Jan 2017
A major bank has decreased its one-year fixed rate for owner-occupied and investment home loans and raised fixed rates... READ MORE
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The biggest challenges facing new brokers
by Francesca Krakue • 17 Jan 2017
Two industry associations have highlighted the common mistakes that new-to-industry mortgage brokers make when... READ MORE
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Single borrowers “squeezed” out of market
by Reporter • 17 Jan 2017
A non-major bank believes single borrowers are being “squeezed out of buying a home”, after it saw single loan... READ MORE

Association warns brokers of asset finance complexity
by Reporter • 16 Jan 2017
As more mortgage brokers look to diversify into asset finance, the president of a professional association has urged... READ MORE
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Refinancing to play major role in 2017 mortgage market
by Tamikah Bretzke • 16 Jan 2017
A Sydney-based broker believes refinancing will be a key theme in 2017 as consumers are “more educated” about their... READ MORE