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‘Shock increase’ in mortgage rates curbs affordability
by • 14 Apr 2016
Weak earnings growth and last year’s home loan rate hikes are preventing a significant improvement in housing...READ MORE
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FHB confidence continues to fall
by • 14 Apr 2016
Confidence among first home buyers dropped again in the first quarter of 2016, with two leading industry figures... READ MORE
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Stamp duty ‘hurting economy’
by • 14 Apr 2016
The current property tax structure is costing jobs, negatively affecting the property market and hurting progress, but... READ MORE

Brokers to face ‘continued and heightened’ ASIC surveillance
by • 13 Apr 2016
The head of a major mortgage aggregator says the third-party channel will increasingly come under regulatory scrutiny... READ MORE
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FBAA introduces ‘industry first’ initiative

by • 13 Apr 2016

The FBAA has announced the launch of a new employee loan writer membership at a significantly discounted rate.

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Digital marketing expert says brokers make one common error
by • 13 Apr 2016
A leading digital marketing professional has revealed one common mistake brokers make when looking to generate leads... READ MORE
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Home loan demand recovers
by • 13 Apr 2016

Home loan demand bounced back strongly in February after seeing a slight drop in January.

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Four in five investors losing thousands at tax time
by • 13 Apr 2016
The chairman of one of Australia’s largest real estate groups has urged investors to have a current depreciation... READ MORE

Broker business model ‘needs to adapt’
by • 12 Apr 2016
Mortgage brokers must move away from the traditional “single commission payment” model to keep up with changing... READ MORE
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Top loan writer reveals new CEO role
by • 12 Apr 2016
An award-winning mortgage broker has created a new job role dedicated to improving the home loan experience for his... READ MORE
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FBAA to represent brokers on negative gearing
by • 12 Apr 2016
The FBAA will today meet with a newly-formed national lobby group that plans to challenge the Labor Party’s proposed... READ MORE
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Pepper’s new home loan offer ending soon
by • 12 Apr 2016

Pepper’s offer to waive fees on two of its loan products will expire at the end of the month.

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The downsides of house and land packages
by • 12 Apr 2016

ME’s head of home loans has warned property buyers of the risks associated with house and land packages.

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One in 10 investors unable to obtain finance: JP Morgan
by • 11 Apr 2016
A new report has revealed the extent to which regulatory requirements and tighter mortgage lending standards have... READ MORE
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DirectMoney on aggressive growth path via broker channel
by • 11 Apr 2016
ASX-listed lender DirectMoney has attributed a record month of loan settlements to its strong relationships with... READ MORE
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NSW mortgage delinquencies hit 10-year low
by • 11 Apr 2016
The proportion of residential loans more than 30 days in arrears has dropped to its lowest level since 2005 in New... READ MORE
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Experts predict effects of negative gearing removal
by • 11 Apr 2016
A new survey by finder.com.au has revealed what some of Australia’s leading economists and experts believe would... READ MORE
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Two capitals see sharp drop in rent prices
by • 11 Apr 2016
A new report has revealed that two capital cities are experiencing a year-on-year decline in rent prices for houses and... READ MORE

BOQ announces interest rate hikes
by • 8 Apr 2016
Bank of Queensland (BOQ) will increase interest rates on its variable home loans for both owner-occupiers and investors... READ MORE
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New lender to rely on third-party channel
by • 8 Apr 2016
Short-term lender Assetline says it has identified a “massively untapped area” in the SME market and believes that... READ MORE
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Brokers warned against offering unqualified advice
by • 8 Apr 2016
Brokers are being cautioned about offering unqualified advice that isn’t covered by their professional indemnity... READ MORE
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Australian debt reaches ‘historic highs’
by • 8 Apr 2016
An analysis of data released by the Reserve Bank of Australia has revealed that household and housing debt to... READ MORE
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Business confidence continues to improve
by • 8 Apr 2016
Business confidence saw another increase last month following stabilisation in the Australian share market throughout... READ MORE
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Award-winning broker recruits celebrity for TV campaign
by • 7 Apr 2016
A Brisbane-based broker has invested $100,000 in a new TV campaign starring a well-known comedian as it looks to grow... READ MORE
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Submissions open for 2016 Australian Broking Awards
by • 7 Apr 2016
The Adviser is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2016 Australian Broking Awards are officially... READ MORE
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Home buyers lose confidence
by • 7 Apr 2016

Confidence among home buyers has declined for the first time since March 2014, new research has revealed.

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Investor credit growth surges
by • 7 Apr 2016
Investor housing credit recorded its fastest growth rate in six months during February, according to new... READ MORE
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Hobart leads capitals for property price growth
by • 7 Apr 2016
Tasmania’s capital recorded significantly higher growth in dwelling values than any other capital city in the first... READ MORE

Broker admits to defrauding big four bank
by • 6 Apr 2016

A former Queensland broker has admitted to eight charges of home loan fraud involving one of the major banks.

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Real estate tech enhances mortgage lead generation
by • 6 Apr 2016
An Australian-developed marketing platform is helping brokers generate new home loan leads by breaking down the... READ MORE
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