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FBAA to review broker commissions
by Reporter • 19 Jul 2016
The FBAA is set to conduct a review into the remuneration structures for mortgage brokers overseas to prove that the... READ MORE
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Foreign demand for residential property 'continues to shrink': NAB
by James Mitchell • 19 Jul 2016
Overall demand from foreign buyers continues to shrink following the announcement of higher taxes and fewer domestic... READ MORE
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Major bank arrears rise, non-banks fall
by Reporter • 19 Jul 2016
The number of housing loans in arrears has extended its rise for the seventh consecutive month, new figures have... READ MORE
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Sydney leads for post-GFC property price growth
by Reporter • 19 Jul 2016
New research by CoreLogic shows Australia’s capital city housing market has been “extremely interest... READ MORE

Brokers warned over off-the-plan property sales
by Reporter • 18 Jul 2016
A buyer's agency director has highlighted the dangers brokers face in giving clients unqualified property investment... READ MORE
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Banks continue to move on rates
by Huntley Mitchell • 18 Jul 2016
One of the big four banks has significantly reduced fixed rates for investors, while a non-major has targeted... READ MORE
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Mortgage pricing headed for correction
by Reporter • 18 Jul 2016
A mortgage industry veteran has warned borrowers to brace for interest rate rises from the major banks despite the... READ MORE
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First home buyer market ‘collapsing’: report
by Francesca Krakue • 18 Jul 2016
New findings suggest that rising property prices and negative media about home finance markets are scaring young... READ MORE
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Decline in house rents largest on record
by Reporter • 18 Jul 2016
Rental rates are continuing to fall across the combined capitals despite annual growth in some markets, new figures... READ MORE

Disruptive mortgage platforms ‘about to explode’: CoreLogic

by James Mitchell • 15 Jul 2016
The boss of Australia’s largest data provider believes the online mortgage market is set for a significant... READ MORE
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Non-banks and brokers face added commissions scrutiny
by Huntley Mitchell • 15 Jul 2016
ASIC is not the only industry body concerned with remuneration practices in the third-party channel, with the... READ MORE
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FBAA makes key appointment
by Reporter • 15 Jul 2016
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia has appointed IT veteran Serge Burjak as its new chief information... READ MORE
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Aussie cooks for a cause
by Reporter • 15 Jul 2016
Aussie Home Loans partnered with a food rescue charity this week to provide meals for the needy in the Perth... READ MORE

Banks slash investor rates by up to 70 basis points
by Huntley Mitchell & James Mitchell • 14 Jul 2016
Two regional banks have today announced fresh mortgage rates, with one lender reducing its rates for investors by 70... READ MORE

Resilience and tenacity key to top broker’s success

by Francesca Krakue • 14 Jul 2016
Crowned Broker of the Year at this year’s Australian Broking Awards, Brad Sewell shares with The Adviser the secret... READ MORE
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Virgin Money cuts variable and fixed rates
by Huntley Mitchell • 14 Jul 2016
Virgin Money has slashed a number of interest rates for investors and owner-occupiers on one of its home loan... READ MORE
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Aussie women at risk of ‘financial abuse’: report
by Francesca Krakue • 14 Jul 2016
New research has warned that three in five Australian women in relationships are not taking steps to ensure their own... READ MORE
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The rise of the 'rentvestor'
by Reporter • 14 Jul 2016
Strong capital city price growth, a more mobile workforce and the preference for lifestyle over location is helping... READ MORE
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NSW government admits stamp duty ‘inefficient’
by Francesca Krakue • 14 Jul 2016
The Real Estate Institute of NSW says the state government has acknowledged in its 2016 budget paper that property... READ MORE
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NAB announces raft of rate changes
by Huntley Mitchell • 13 Jul 2016
NAB Broker has unveiled a swathe of new fixed and variable home loan rates, while one of the bank’s mortgage funders... READ MORE
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ASIC review: what brokers need to know
by James Mitchell • 13 Jul 2016
Brokers have been given fresh information about ASIC’s remuneration review as the regulator prepares to submit its... READ MORE
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CBA lifts limits on up-front vals
by James Mitchell • 13 Jul 2016
The nation’s largest lender has changed its thresholds for attaining up-front valuations in an effort to streamline... READ MORE
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Foreign investors given lifeline in South Australia
by Huntley Mitchell • 13 Jul 2016
South Australia has decided not to follow NSW, Queensland and Victoria in imposing surcharges on foreign property... READ MORE
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Auction activity rises across capitals
by Huntley Mitchell • 13 Jul 2016
Strong auction results in four capital cities last week helped lift the average clearance rate above the previous... READ MORE

Banks change mortgage policies as apartment glut looms
by James Mitchell • 12 Jul 2016
Major international banking giants operating in the Australian mortgage market have announced fresh changes to their... READ MORE