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Industry leader “bitterly disappointed” at big four banks
by Francesca Krakue • 4 Aug 2016
A broking industry body has criticised the major banks’ failure to fully pass on the RBA’s historic cash rate... READ MORE
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Industry veteran to lead broker delegation to UK
by James Mitchell • 4 Aug 2016
One of the mortgage industry's most respected leaders has confirmed he will host the delegation of Australian mortgage... READ MORE
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Non-majors lead the way with rate cuts
by Francesca Krakue • 4 Aug 2016
The Reserve Bank's decision to reduce the official cash rate to a record low of 1.50 per cent has sent a flurry of... READ MORE
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Rents slide in capital cities, rise in regional areas
by Tim Neary • 4 Aug 2016
A recently released national market analysis shows rental income has fallen across the combined capital city markets in... READ MORE

Regional bank cuts home loan and small business rates
by James Mitchell • 3 Aug 2016
A non-major bank has joined a handful of lenders by today announcing it will reduce its standard variable home loan... READ MORE

Brokers the channel of choice for Branson's mortgage play
by James Mitchell • 3 Aug 2016
Sir Richard Branson’s local mortgage offering through Virgin Money Australia was built on thorough research of the... READ MORE
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Surge in number of brokers using credit reports
by James Mitchell • 3 Aug 2016
New research from Veda has recorded a 72 per cent increase in the number of credit checks executed by mortgage brokers... READ MORE
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Big banks react to cash rate call
by James Mitchell • 3 Aug 2016
Three of the big four banks have reduced their variable mortgage rates but held back a fair chunk of the RBA's 25 basis... READ MORE
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Land price growth falls in early 2016
by Tim Neary • 3 Aug 2016
A new report has found growth in national land prices slowed to 1.2 per cent during the March 2016 quarter, while... READ MORE
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Q&A with a referral partner: buyer's agent
by Francesca Krakue • 3 Aug 2016
Sebastian James, managing director of Hunter James — Exclusive Buyers Agents & Property Advisors, talks to The... READ MORE

Bank passes on full 25 basis point rate cut
by James Mitchell • 3 Aug 2016
One Australian bank has outdone the big four by passing on the Reserve Bank's full rate cut, slashing its variable rate... READ MORE
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Reserve Bank decides on cash rate - AUGUST 2016
by Francesca Krakue • 2 Aug 2016
The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered the decision of its monthly board meeting. READ MORE

Choice founder launches new ‘broker-owned’ aggregator
by James Mitchell • 2 Aug 2016
One of the founders of NAB-owned aggregator Choice has announced the launch of a new broker-owned sub-aggregation... READ MORE
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Major mortgage group partners with US-based fintech player
by James Mitchell • 2 Aug 2016
One of Australia’s largest providers of mortgage broking services has formed a strategic alliance with an... READ MORE
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Xero boss to drive online lending platform
by Francesca Krakue • 2 Aug 2016
Alternative small business lender Moula has appointed former managing director of Xero to its board. READ MORE
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Rate cut on the cards
by Francesca Krakue • 2 Aug 2016
The Reserve Bank of Australia is likely to cut the cash rate today following July’s inflation results, according to a... READ MORE
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Property survey highlights major paradox

by Tim Neary • 2 Aug 2016
Almost two out of every three Australian’s think now is the right time to get into the market, a new survey has... READ MORE

Lender cuts rates by up to 45 basis points
by Staff Reporter • 1 Aug 2016
One Australian mortgage provider has today announced rate reductions on a number of home loan products. READ MORE

Brokers rally against new online platforms
by James Mitchell and Francesca Krakue • 1 Aug 2016
Mortgage brokers have staunchly defended face-to-face customer service following the launch of several... READ MORE
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Diversified brokerages risk becoming ‘diluted mess’
by James Mitchell • 1 Aug 2016
A Melbourne-based mortgage broker believes specialisation, rather than diversification, is the key to a successful... READ MORE
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Fintech player poaches third-party expert
by Huntley Mitchell • 1 Aug 2016
ASX-listed fintech provider Rubik Financial has announced the appointment of a former aggregation BDM as its new... READ MORE
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Entries open for Elite Business Writers 2016
by Reporter • 1 Aug 2016
The nation’s most successful brokers are once again to be recognised in The Adviser’s annual Elite Business Writers... READ MORE

Broker permanently banned for loan fraud
by Reporter • 29 Jul 2016
ASIC has permanently banned a former Aussie broker from the credit and financial services industries. READ MORE
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ASIC targets 50 broker groups in commission probe

by James Mitchell • 29 Jul 2016
ASIC has provided updated information on its current review into remuneration and ownership structures in the... READ MORE
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Apartment lending crackdown continues
by James Mitchell • 29 Jul 2016
A non-bank lender has joined a handful of Australian banks and mutuals in changing its credit policy for apartment... READ MORE