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Major brokerage sees surge in refinancing deals
by Reporter • 26 Oct 2016
One of Australia’s leading mortgage brokerages has seen an 11 per cent rise in refinancing deals through the broker... READ MORE
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Brokers have their say on disruptive mortgage platforms
by James Mitchell • 26 Oct 2016
Mortgage brokers have the chance to voice their views about how new fintech players will change the mortgage industry... READ MORE
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1 in 3 FHBs save for more than 5 years for home deposit
by Reporter • 26 Oct 2016
Nearly a third of first-home buyers who purchased a property in the last two years saved for more than half a decade... READ MORE
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Aggregator offers brokers HR support
by Reporter • 26 Oct 2016
A leading aggregation group and a workplace relations service provider have partnered to offer brokers a... READ MORE
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Industry association to launch regional summit
by Reporter • 26 Oct 2016
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia has announced it will host a half-day summit in Tasmania to further its... READ MORE

UK broking giant to enter Australian market
by James Mitchell • 25 Oct 2016
One of Britain’s largest mortgage brokerages has revealed it will enter the Australian home loan market and begin... READ MORE
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Property group launches new service for brokers
by Reporter • 25 Oct 2016
A national property agency has announced the launch of an “industry-first” service providing rental appraisals to... READ MORE
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New fintech platform for ‘traditional mortgage brokers’
by Reporter • 25 Oct 2016
An online platform that links consumers to brokers is gaining traction in the industry, with high take-up from... READ MORE
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Bank launches loan calculator with lifestyle twist
by Reporter • 25 Oct 2016
A new tool that allows users to work out how much money they can borrow while maintaining their lifestyle has been... READ MORE

Brokers to deliver national growth plans for non-major bank
by James Mitchell • 24 Oct 2016
The chairman of a regional bank says mortgage brokers will play a central role in its growth strategy as it re-shapes... READ MORE
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New broker offering targets ‘underserved’ SMEs
by Tamikah Bretzke • 24 Oct 2016
A new product has been released that is said to help brokers address an “underserved market” by giving... READ MORE
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Non-bank lender launches website to track construction projects
by Reporter • 24 Oct 2016
A non-bank lender has launched a new platform that allows the builders, brokers, and borrowers involved in a... READ MORE
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Leading aggregator partners with Virgin Money
by Reporter • 24 Oct 2016
Mortgage brokers accredited with one of Australia’s largest national mortgage aggregation networks will be given... READ MORE
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Submissions open for Better Business Awards 2017
by Reporter • 24 Oct 2016
Nominations for the industry’s best brokers, lenders, and service providers are now being accepted for The Adviser... READ MORE

Major banks ‘playing with fire’ by encouraging churn
by James Mitchell • 21 Oct 2016
A new report has warned that Australia’s major lenders are playing a dangerous game through mortgage discounting... READ MORE

Mortgage advert labelled ‘inappropriate’

by Reporter • 21 Oct 2016
A leading industry figure has said that the most recent advert from fintech mortgage platform uno., which intimates... READ MORE
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Aussie welcomes ASIC action against broker
by James Mitchell • 21 Oct 2016
Aussie Home Loans has welcomed ASIC’s action against banned mortgage broker Bernard Meehan. READ MORE
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Tracker mortgages ‘will help improve’ broker-customer ties
by Reporter • 21 Oct 2016
The managing director of a non-major bank that has recently launched a new rate tracker home loan has said that he... READ MORE
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Ever wondered how to build a stronger online presence?
by Tamikah Bretzke • 21 Oct 2016
Mortgage brokers will be given insight into how they can build a business with limitless ability to attract new clients... READ MORE

Mortgage broker cops permanent ban
by James Mitchell • 20 Oct 2016
ASIC has permanently banned another former Aussie Home Loans mortgage broker following an investigation. READ MORE

Westpac closing branches as brokers take over
by James Mitchell • 20 Oct 2016
The big four bank has closed 173 branches over the last 12 months as it ramps up to drive more business through the... READ MORE
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Major aggregator eyes near-prime market
by Reporter • 20 Oct 2016
An ASX-listed aggregator has said that it expects the near-prime market to be a “growing sector in the next three to... READ MORE
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New pre-settlement cover on home and contents insurance
by Reporter • 20 Oct 2016
A new home and contents insurance product that provides immediate pre-settlement cover of up to 90 days has been... READ MORE
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Strategic partnership aims to boost support of brokers
by Francesca Krakue • 20 Oct 2016
An ASX-listed mortgage firm has entered into a new partnership with a network of financial advisers and accountants... READ MORE
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Trail commissions ‘under the guillotine’ says non-bank boss
by James Mitchell • 19 Oct 2016
The CEO of a non-bank lender believes trail commissions could be scrapped as a result of ASIC’s remuneration review,... READ MORE