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FBAA to represent brokers at budget lock-up
by • 3 May 2016
After a sustained period of lobbying and high-level meetings, the FBAA has been invited to be part of Treasury’s...READ MORE
Aussie wins gold for customer service
by • 3 May 2016
Aussie Home Loans has been recognised for its superior customer service in the 2016 Reader’s Digest Quality Service... READ MORE
Banks join online mortgage platform that bypasses brokers
by • 2 May 2016
Several regional banks and credit unions are expected to begin providing home loans via a new online platform that... READ MORE
Rising debt shattering Aussie home ownership dream
by • 2 May 2016
New research has revealed that the average debt held by Australians is affecting their borrowing capacity by almost... READ MORE
Industry event the perfect networking opportunity
by • 2 May 2016
The 2016 Australian Broking Awards is the perfect opportunity to meet and greet the industry’s most respected... READ MORE
CPI shows impact of investor activity on rents
by • 2 May 2016
The latest consumer price index (CPI) figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show the impact of increased... READ MORE
ANZ third-party boss steps down
by • 29 Apr 2016
The head of broker distribution for a big four bank has stepped down from his position following a significant... READ MORE
Industry boss says turnaround times have failed to improve
by Francesca Krakue and James Mitchell • 29 Apr 2016
A respected mortgage broking industry figure says talk of “data and digital” has failed to improve the customer... READ MORE
eChoice expands broker support team
by • 29 Apr 2016
Boutique aggregator eChoice has announced the appointment of a new BDM for its operations in New South Wales and the... READ MORE
Brokers to gain competitive advantage with social media
by • 29 Apr 2016
Mortgage brokers are set to discover how they can integrate social media strategies into their business to retain... READ MORE
HIA welcomes negative gearing decision
by • 29 Apr 2016
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) says the federal government’s decision to leave negative gearing unchanged... READ MORE
‘Robust’ business conditions set to improve
by Taylee Lewis • 29 Apr 2016
Despite significant volatility in global markets, Australia’s business environment remains “robust”, with... READ MORE
Brokers react to Westpac’s shock lending decision
by • 28 Apr 2016
A leading Chinese-Australian brokerage says Westpac’s decision to stop lending to non-resident borrowers has come... READ MORE
Home loan sizes plunge
by • 28 Apr 2016
Pressure is mounting on Australia’s mortgage market following the most dramatic slide in the average size of home... READ MORE
Negative gearing decision a win for all, says expert
by • 28 Apr 2016
The head of a property investment consultancy has welcomed the federal government’s decision on negative gearing,... READ MORE
Mortgage arrears rise again
by • 28 Apr 2016
Australian housing loans in arrears rose for the fourth consecutive month in February for both prime and non-conforming... READ MORE
Top building and population hotspots revealed
by • 28 Apr 2016
An ACT region has been named Australia’s top building and population hotspot for the third consecutive year.
READ MORESpotlight on commissions intensifies
by • 27 Apr 2016
Uncertainty about the future of commissions is on the rise following a decision by the banks to launch their own... READ MORE
Foreign buyer demand hits two-year low
by • 27 Apr 2016
Foreign buyer demand has fallen to its lowest level in two and a half years, in both new and established property... READ MORE
Highly anticipated event to reveal industry's greatest
by • 27 Apr 2016
The best of the best are to be crowned across a number of different award categories at a nationally recognised... READ MORE
'Insufficient supply' to impact land market
by • 27 Apr 2016
A new report has suggested there are more signs pointing to a supply shortfall in Australia’s land market.
READ MOREMajority of Aussies believe property is a safe bet: survey
by • 27 Apr 2016
Almost two thirds of Australians believe property is one of the safest investment options, according to a new... READ MORE
Deloitte report identifies major opportunities in broker model
by • 26 Apr 2016
Global professional services giant Deloitte has outlined two key areas that provide the greatest opportunity for the... READ MORE
Major bank flags ‘inexorable’ property slowdown
by • 26 Apr 2016
One of the big four banks has warned that the housing sector’s contribution to economic growth in Australia is set to... READ MORE
Australian housing market ‘vulnerable’
by • 26 Apr 2016
Fears concerning the nation’s property sector are mounting, with a vast majority of Australians believing the housing... READ MORE
Consumer sentiment suffers surprise decline
by • 26 Apr 2016
New data has revealed that consumer sentiment has declined this month – a surprise result that has “dashed” hopes... READ MORE
Property investors want action for improved affordability
by • 26 Apr 2016
New figures from ME show an overwhelming number of Australians, including property investors, support government... READ MORE
Bank to grow mortgages without brokers
by • 22 Apr 2016
An Australian bank has revealed that it made the “strategic decision” to avoid the third-party channel, instead... READ MORE
eChoice flags major ‘shift’ in borrower demographics
by • 22 Apr 2016
The general manager of listed aggregation group eChoice says there has been a “clear demographical shift” in what... READ MORE
Bouris tips broker market share to skyrocket
by • 22 Apr 2016
Industry pioneer Mark Bouris believes finance brokers are well-placed to capture an even greater slice of the mortgage... READ MORE

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