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Broker support of listed lender drives loan book growth
by Francesca Krakue • 13 Sep 2016
The managing director of a non-major lender says one of the main drivers of the company’s loan book growth recorded a... READ MORE
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FBAA continues to defend broker commissions
by Reporter • 13 Sep 2016
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia says it is continuing to engage with the federal government over the fate... READ MORE
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Submissions open for Young Broker of the Year ranking
by Reporter • 13 Sep 2016
The industry’s best young brokers are set to battle it out for a coveted position in The Adviser’s fifth annual... READ MORE
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New platform allows investors to buy part of a house
by Reporter • 13 Sep 2016
Investors looking to get on the property ladder or diversify their portfolio can now buy part of a house or property... READ MORE

ASIC permanently bans former finance broker
by Reporter • 12 Sep 2016
ASIC has permanently banned a former Sydney finance broker from engaging in credit activities and providing financial... READ MORE

Unbiased responds to criticism
by Francesca Krakue • 12 Sep 2016
The founder of Unbiased Mortgage Advisers has responded to criticism levelled at the young fintech, commenting that the... READ MORE
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New technology helping to create scalable brokerages
by Francesca Krakue • 12 Sep 2016
A director of a large brokerage has highlighted the significant benefits of a customisable, cloud-based CRM system in... READ MORE
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Record low interest rates boost fixed rate home loans
by Francesca Krakue • 12 Sep 2016
Recent research shows that the current low interest rate environment continues to drive demand for fixed rate home... READ MORE
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How to gain greater brokerage exposure
by Emma Ryan • 12 Sep 2016
The Adviser, together with 1st Street Home Loans director and founder Jeremy Fisher, shares how various communication... READ MORE

‘Crazy’ turnaround times a big issue for brokers

by James Mitchell • 9 Sep 2016
Brokers are becoming increasingly frustrated as bank turnaround times continue to blow out by up to three weeks. READ MORE
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Mortgage broking no longer ‘a one-man band’
by Francesca Krakue • 9 Sep 2016
One of the industry’s top loan writers has said that he believes brokers are set to consolidate further in the... READ MORE
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Brokers ‘resilient’ to changing lending landscape
by James Mitchell • 9 Sep 2016
The general manager of a leading mortgage aggregator says the industry has and will continue to work through the peaks... READ MORE
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Aussie commercial property market set to ‘take-off’

by Francesca Krakue • 9 Sep 2016
A prominent real estate industry professional has highlighted that record-low interest rates and a supportive federal... READ MORE
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FHB numbers set to hit two-decade low
by Francesca Krakue • 9 Sep 2016
Fresh figures from a regional bank have found that first home buyer numbers are ‘on a glide-path’ to what is... READ MORE

Major aggregator losing $300m a month in foreign investor loans
by James Mitchell • 8 Sep 2016
A leading third-party mortgage business has seen a significant reduction in mortgage settlements as a direct result of... READ MORE
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Non-bank lender sees year-on-year surge in broker originated loans
by Francesca Krakue • 8 Sep 2016
A South Australia-based non-bank lender has observed that home buyers are increasingly turning to mortgage brokers as... READ MORE
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Former major bank executive joins HashChing
by Francesca Krakue • 8 Sep 2016
A senior financial services executive who has held top positions at ANZ, CBA and Lendlease has been appointed to the... READ MORE
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Brokers ‘cannot afford to stand still’ in spring market
by Francesca Krakue • 8 Sep 2016
eChoice has highlighted that the spring market is an opportune time for brokers to discover and leverage new technology... READ MORE

Brokers' role demystified in $25m national marketing campaign
by James Mitchell • 7 Sep 2016
Australia’s largest brokerage has launched a new brand strategy that positions the broker — rather than the... READ MORE
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Specialist lender drops rates
by Francesca Krakue • 7 Sep 2016
A non-bank lender has announced a special offer on its residential owner-occupied loans. READ MORE
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FHBs crying out for government support
by James Mitchell • 7 Sep 2016
The majority of first home buyers believe greater government support would have encouraged them to put their foot on... READ MORE
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Tech upgrade to deliver ‘real time saver’ to brokers
by Francesca Krakue • 7 Sep 2016
Mortgage tech provider NextGen.Net has enhanced its ApplyOnline platform by launching new features to provide brokers... READ MORE
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Public to be protected from property developer's 'incompetence'
by James Mitchell • 7 Sep 2016
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal has affirmed ASIC’s decision to disqualify a well-known Sydney property developer... READ MORE

RBA makes cash rate call
by Francesca Krakue • 6 Sep 2016
The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered the decision of its monthly board meeting. READ MORE

Mortgage broker convicted for fraud
by Reporter • 6 Sep 2016
A former mortgage professional has been convicted and sentenced on 18 charges involving the submission of false or... READ MORE