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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
Non-banks and brokers face added commissions scrutiny
by • 15 Jul 2016
ASIC is not the only industry body concerned with remuneration practices in the third-party channel, with the... READ MORE
FBAA makes key appointment
by • 15 Jul 2016
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia has appointed IT veteran Serge Burjak as its new chief information... READ MORE
Aussie cooks for a cause
by • 15 Jul 2016
Aussie Home Loans partnered with a food rescue charity this week to provide meals for the needy in the Perth... READ MORE
Banks slash investor rates by up to 70 basis points
by Huntley Mitchell & James Mitchell • 14 Jul 2016
Two regional banks have today announced fresh mortgage rates, with one lender reducing its rates for investors by 70... READ MORE
Resilience and tenacity key to top broker’s success
by • 14 Jul 2016
Crowned Broker of the Year at this year’s Australian Broking Awards, Brad Sewell shares with The Adviser the secret... READ MORE
Virgin Money cuts variable and fixed rates
by • 14 Jul 2016
Virgin Money has slashed a number of interest rates for investors and owner-occupiers on one of its home loan... READ MORE
Aussie women at risk of ‘financial abuse’: report
by • 14 Jul 2016
New research has warned that three in five Australian women in relationships are not taking steps to ensure their own... READ MORE
The rise of the 'rentvestor'
by • 14 Jul 2016
Strong capital city price growth, a more mobile workforce and the preference for lifestyle over location is helping... READ MORE
NSW government admits stamp duty ‘inefficient’
by • 14 Jul 2016
The Real Estate Institute of NSW says the state government has acknowledged in its 2016 budget paper that property... READ MORE
NAB announces raft of rate changes
by • 13 Jul 2016
NAB Broker has unveiled a swathe of new fixed and variable home loan rates, while one of the bank’s mortgage funders... READ MORE
ASIC review: what brokers need to know
by • 13 Jul 2016
Brokers have been given fresh information about ASIC’s remuneration review as the regulator prepares to submit its... READ MORE
CBA lifts limits on up-front vals
by • 13 Jul 2016
The nation’s largest lender has changed its thresholds for attaining up-front valuations in an effort to streamline... READ MORE
Foreign investors given lifeline in South Australia
by • 13 Jul 2016
South Australia has decided not to follow NSW, Queensland and Victoria in imposing surcharges on foreign property... READ MORE
Auction activity rises across capitals
by • 13 Jul 2016
Strong auction results in four capital cities last week helped lift the average clearance rate above the previous... READ MORE
Banks change mortgage policies as apartment glut looms
by • 12 Jul 2016
Major international banking giants operating in the Australian mortgage market have announced fresh changes to their... READ MORE
Grim outlook for residential property markets across Australia
by • 12 Jul 2016
A new report from one of Australia’s leading analysts has tipped property prices to deteriorate across the nation,... READ MORE
Home loan values rise
by • 12 Jul 2016
New ABS figures have revealed that investment finance has driven an increase in the value of dwelling commencements in... READ MORE
Turnbull urged to appoint housing minister
by • 12 Jul 2016
After claiming election victory on Sunday, the Turnbull government has been warned that a strong national focus on... READ MORE

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