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Brokers not driven by commission, says industry veteran
by • 28 Jun 2016
One of the third-party channel’s most respected leaders says commissions are not an incentive for brokers to be...READ MORE
New service targets time-poor brokers
by • 28 Jun 2016
A new credit repair company, which aims to help brokers avoid wasting time on loan applications that are likely to be... READ MORE
Victoria leads nation for residential building
by • 28 Jun 2016
Victoria has overtaken NSW as the state with the best residential building performance, according to a recent Housing... READ MORE
NAB announces home loan changes
by • 27 Jun 2016
NAB has further tightened its policy for lending to non-residents, after announcing LVR changes last month.
READ MOREMajors boost fixed rate market share by 30%
by • 27 Jun 2016
The big four banks have seen a surge in market share by targeting fixed rate mortgages, edging out the non-majors who... READ MORE
Greater Bank slashes investor rates
by • 27 Jun 2016
Greater Bank has signalled it is keen to ramp up its investor lending activity by introducing lower rates for some of... READ MORE
FBAA slams major bank for ‘dodgy’ practices
by • 27 Jun 2016
The FBAA says pressure on staff at a big four bank to sell unsuitable finance products to customers in order to meet... READ MORE
Australia's top investor destinations revealed
by • 27 Jun 2016
A new report has uncovered the locations most favoured by property investors, including one capital city where 63 per... READ MORE
Property industry welcomes stamp duty concessions
by • 27 Jun 2016
The Property Council of Australia has applauded the South Australian government’s decision to extend stamp duty... READ MORE
Navigating lending changes ‘a game of chess’, says broker
by • 26 Jun 2016
Interest-only loans have long been the preferred product for property investors, but ongoing rate hikes and lender... READ MORE
LNS urges brokers to weigh up aggregator offerings
by • 24 Jun 2016
Liberty Network Services says the current level of competition in the third-party channel presents the perfect... READ MORE
Q&A: Royden D'Vaz, Bluestone Mortgages
by • 24 Jun 2016
The Adviser speaks to Bluestone Mortgages national manager of sales, marketing and distribution Royden D’Vaz about... READ MORE
MFAA breaks silence on Hayden’s abrupt exit
by • 24 Jun 2016
The Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia has divulged details surrounding the sudden departure of its... READ MORE
Auswide unveils new rates for investors
by • 24 Jun 2016
Auswide Bank has made a number of rate cuts on its investor home loan products.
READ MOREMortgage arrears rise but remain below average
by • 24 Jun 2016
New figures have revealed that the proportion of prime Australian housing loans in arrears has risen for the sixth... READ MORE
PEXA to launch in South Australia
by Lara Bullock • 24 Jun 2016
Brokers in South Australia will soon have access to the country’s emerging electronic conveyancing network.
READ MOREProperty price growth cools across capitals
by • 24 Jun 2016
The pace of growth in residential property prices across Australia’s capital cities is slowing amid signs sales... READ MORE
Brokers hamstrung by banks over new business
by • 23 Jun 2016
Mortgage brokers have vented their frustrations with having their diversification options limited by unsupportive... READ MORE
Bank’s actions highlight new opportunity for brokers: FBAA
by • 23 Jun 2016
The FBAA believes the “spying antics” of a major bank has created a golden opportunity for brokers to win more... READ MORE
Mortgage Choice defends strong ASX performance
by • 23 Jun 2016
Mortgage Choice CEO John Flavell has defended the company’s sudden share price growth after the Australian Securities... READ MORE
HIA applauds latest housing affordability strategy
by • 23 Jun 2016
The Housing Industry Association has welcomed the federal government’s commitment to deliver a new national housing... READ MORE
MFAA boss steps down
by • 22 Jun 2016
The chief executive of the MFAA, Siobhan Hayden, has resigned due to strategic differences with the board.
READ MOREBroker numbers tipped to fall - Jun 2016
by Vivienne Kelly & Emma Ryan • 22 Jun 2016
Aussie’s James Symond believes the number of brokers operating in the Australian market will diminish as the industry... READ MORE
ME announces further pricing changes
by • 22 Jun 2016
ME has introduced more rate reductions for owner-occupiers and investors due to a significant fall in funding... READ MORE
Broker highlights importance of giving back
by • 22 Jun 2016
An experienced mortgage professional has embraced philanthropy in a bid to make a difference and give back to the... READ MORE
Foreign taxes to ‘damage’ housing supply
by • 22 Jun 2016
Increased surcharges and taxes to foreign borrowers are counter-productive and put housing supply in Australia’s... READ MORE
Australia faces rental affordability crisis
by • 22 Jun 2016
A new report has found that national rental affordability is being threatened by low wage growth and rising... READ MORE
Looming changes create new opportunities for brokers
by • 21 Jun 2016
Mortgage brokers have a significant opportunity to learn from their offshore counterparts as the shifting regulatory... READ MORE
Advantedge speeds up loan process
by • 21 Jun 2016
Advantedge has responded to broker demand by introducing two new tools that will significantly reduce the time it takes... READ MORE
Broker IQ finalists announced
by • 21 Jun 2016
The search for Australia’s brightest broker is one step closer to completion, with the six finalists revealed for the... READ MORE

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