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Mortgage brokerage partners with online lender
by Reporter • 9 Dec 2016
An ASX-listed mortgage firm has added an online small business lender to its panel in a bid to “better cater to the... READ MORE
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FHB numbers fall by 6.7%: report
by James Mitchell • 9 Dec 2016
The number of first home buyers decreased by 6.7 per cent during the September quarter, down 5.8 per cent compared to... READ MORE
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Rate hikes are a ‘money grab’, says CEO
by Tamikah Bretzke • 9 Dec 2016
An online mortgage marketplace has warned Australian home owners of the “Uberfication of home loans” amidst... READ MORE

Former Vow CEO to lead industry body
by James Mitchell • 8 Dec 2016
Vow Financial’s former chief executive officer has secured a new role, just weeks after announcing his departure from... READ MORE
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Industry needs ‘higher barrier’ for entry
by Tamikah Bretzke • 8 Dec 2016
One of the country’s top brokers has said he would like to see a higher barrier for entry into the broking industry... READ MORE
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Mortgage brokers tip multiple rate rises in 2017
by Francesca Krakue • 8 Dec 2016
Nearly one-third of brokers say interest rates will rise in 2017, with the majority predicting that the big four will... READ MORE
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Brokers ‘shouldn’t underestimate’ their relevance
by Francesca Krakue • 8 Dec 2016
One successful commercial business writer has urged brokers to remember that the third-party channel continues to... READ MORE
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Rates could rebound next year
by Francesca Krakue • 8 Dec 2016
Murmurs of a rate rise are emerging among experts for the first time since November 2010, according to a mortgage... READ MORE

Are non-bank BDMs the best for brokers?
by Staff reporter • 7 Dec 2016
Provisional results from Momentum Intelligence's Third Party Lending Report: Non-Bank Lenders 2017 show that brokers... READ MORE
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Big four bank increases home loan rates
by Reporter • 7 Dec 2016
Major bank NAB has announced that it will increase its variable rates on new and existing residential investor home... READ MORE
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Brokers to benefit from rate confusion
by James Mitchell • 7 Dec 2016
Mortgage holders face more confusion with banks imposing increases to some home loan interest rate products while... READ MORE
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ApplyOnline update ‘game changing’ for lenders
by Reporter • 7 Dec 2016
An enhancement to the ApplyOnline Supporting Documents service has introduced “game-changing efficiencies” for... READ MORE

RBA announces cash rate decision - Dec 2016
by Staff reporter • 6 Dec 2016
The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered the decision of its final monthly board meeting of the year. READ MORE

ASIC permanently bans mortgage broker
by Staff reporter • 6 Dec 2016
ASIC has permanently banned a former Perth-based finance broker from engaging in credit activities. READ MORE
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Kinghorn returns to mortgages with franchise model
by James Mitchell • 6 Dec 2016
RAMS founder John Kinghorn is back in the mortgage business and looking to recruit franchisees for his revamped branded... READ MORE
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Major brokerage inducts 300th franchisee
by Staff reporter • 6 Dec 2016
One of Australia’s largest brokerages is adding 35 new franchisees a year as the group continues to grow its national... READ MORE
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RBA expected to hold rates today
by Francesca Krakue • 6 Dec 2016
The head of a prominent Australian mortgage group has predicted the official interest rate will remain on hold well... READ MORE
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More graduates choosing a career in broking
by Francesca Krakue • 6 Dec 2016
A top commercial business writer who also mentors new brokers is seeing an increasing trend of young people... READ MORE
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NSW named best performing state
by Staff reporter • 6 Dec 2016
NSW has widened its lead over Victoria as the state with the strongest performing housing market. READ MORE

Brokers blast association conflicts
by Reporter • 5 Dec 2016
Several leading members of the broking industry have revealed what they think the industry member associations should... READ MORE
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Lender surpasses $5bn milestone
by Reporter • 5 Dec 2016
A niche financial services lender has surpassed the $5 billion mark for loans under administration in just five years. READ MORE
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Fintech goes head-to-head with traditional non-banks
by James Mitchell • 5 Dec 2016
The non-bank sector has changed dramatically over the last year. Now’s the chance to have your say on how these... READ MORE
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Record numbers attend industry conference
by Reporter • 5 Dec 2016
Nearly 1,000 brokers and finance professionals attended the Finance Brokers Association of Australia’s annual... READ MORE
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Financial counsellors back ombudsman merger
by James Mitchell • 5 Dec 2016
Australia’s financial counsellors have thrown their support behind the proposed merger of the Financial Ombudsman... READ MORE

Bouris: YBR restructure was a ‘hard decision’
by Reporter • 2 Dec 2016
The executive chairman of Yellow Brick Road has revealed that the move to make redundancies following the corporate... READ MORE