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Rental yields hit record lows in two capitals
by • 12 Jul 2016
New figures show that rental yields have continued to fall across all capitals, with Sydney and Melbourne seeing record...READ MORE

Brokers warned: ‘time for the blinkers to come off’

by • 11 Jul 2016
A leading business strategist has warned mortgage brokers to take a holistic approach to their business or risk losing... READ MORE
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Resicom sees huge settlement volumes through third-party channel
by • 11 Jul 2016
Non-bank lender Resicom has credited brokers for its significant share of a major aggregator’s commercial lending... READ MORE
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Borrowers flocking to variable rates, says Flavell
by • 11 Jul 2016
Mortgage Choice CEO John Flavell says more borrowers are choosing a variable rate mortgage after the Reserve Bank cut... READ MORE
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Report finds ‘surprising’ boost in FHB confidence
by • 11 Jul 2016
First home buyer confidence has increased in one state, despite rising house prices and economic uncertainty, a new... READ MORE
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Property prices soar across capitals
by • 11 Jul 2016
A new report shows Australia’s two most populous cities have pushed the growth rate for dwelling values to a record... READ MORE
La Trobe Financial opens Hong Kong office

La Trobe Financial opens HK office
by • 10 Jul 2016
The credit specialist has opened a new office in Hong Kong’s financial district, as it continues its expansion into... READ MORE

Former Aussie broker admits to mortgage fraud
by Huntley Mitchell & Vivienne Kelly • 8 Jul 2016
A former Aussie loan writer has pleaded guilty to multiple charges of mortgage fraud involving more than $5... READ MORE
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Barry Plant announces rebrand
by • 8 Jul 2016
Barry Plant Financial Services (BPFS), the broking arm of real estate network Barry Plant Group, has unveiled a new... READ MORE
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SME lender boosts state presence
by • 8 Jul 2016
Small to medium size businesses in South Australia are set to benefit from one lender’s decision to expand... READ MORE
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Home building activity loses momentum
by • 8 Jul 2016
The total number of new dwelling approvals has experienced a decline following two consecutive months of growth,... READ MORE
Mark Hewitt

AFG grows loan book despite ‘turbulent’ EOFY run
by • 7 Jul 2016
AFG’s overall mortgage volumes saw modest growth last financial year, driven by varying results around the... READ MORE
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Senior banker moves into broking
by • 7 Jul 2016
A banking veteran with more than 30 years’ experience in the financial services industry has successfully made the... READ MORE
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The big opportunity for brokers this financial year
by • 7 Jul 2016

Brokers have been advised that a flood of commercial deals could be heading their way in the next few months.

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How brokers can improve their image

by • 7 Jul 2016
Brokers are facing increasing scrutiny over commissions and incentives, but there could be a way to ‘cut through the... READ MORE

Bank’s quiet launch into broker channel praised by tech provider
by • 6 Jul 2016
Australia’s leading electronic lodgement provider has supported one mutual bank’s strategy to enter the third-party... READ MORE
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Adelaide Bank increases maximum loan sizes
by • 6 Jul 2016

Adelaide Bank has increased its maximum loan sizes on a suite of commercial products.

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Have your say on Australia’s non-major lenders - Jul 2016
by • 6 Jul 2016
The Adviser’s annual survey of Australia’s non-major banks is now open and brokers who take part stand a chance to... READ MORE
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RBA in ‘wait and see’ mode
by • 6 Jul 2016
Domestic political uncertainty and global volatility have been cited as the main reasons the Reserve Bank chose to... READ MORE
Reserve Bank of Australia

Reserve Bank decides on cash rate - JULY 2016
by • 5 Jul 2016

The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered the decision of its monthly board meeting.

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John Mohnacheff

Banks ‘close the umbrella’ on mortgage customers
by Francesca Krakue & Emma Ryan • 5 Jul 2016
A prominent mortgage executive says non-banks are better positioned to drive change in the broker market, claiming... READ MORE
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ING Direct cuts rates for investors
by • 5 Jul 2016

ING Direct has heavily discounted a number of its investor home loan products by up to 38 basis points.

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Mortgage veteran looking to tempt loan writers
by • 5 Jul 2016
One of the mortgage industry’s most respected leaders is on the hunt for brokers following the launch of a new... READ MORE
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Brexit won’t deter cash rate call: survey
by • 5 Jul 2016
Despite the Australian economy bracing for post-Brexit impacts, it won’t have an effect on the Reserve Bank’s cash... READ MORE

Regional broker crowned Australia's best
by • 4 Jul 2016
More than 700 of the industry’s best operators gathered for the Australian Broking Awards on Friday, with the hotly... READ MORE
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More FHBs fear home loans out of reach
by • 4 Jul 2016
A new survey has revealed that more than half of first home buyers are concerned about being able to qualify for a... READ MORE
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Property group penalised for misleading advertising
by • 4 Jul 2016
A Queensland property investment group has been fined by ASIC for producing potentially misleading online... READ MORE
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Real estate veteran slams foreign buyer tax
by • 4 Jul 2016
The NSW government’s stamp duty increase for foreign buyers is a greed-driven decision that is making scapegoats of... READ MORE

Borrowers driving major shift in mortgage delivery
by • 1 Jul 2016
An award-winning aggregator has warned brokers that changing consumer preferences are making face-to-face home loan... READ MORE
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Analysis: What brokers can learn from the UK
by • 1 Jul 2016
We may speak the same language, but there are some key differences between the UK mortgage market and ours that could... READ MORE
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