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Loan writers could soon face court over selling practices

by James Mitchell • 20 Jun 2016
A leading bank executive has warned that lawyers could soon prey on mortgage professionals as today’s lending... READ MORE
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Rates to remain low ‘for the next decade’

by Huntley Mitchell • 20 Jun 2016
One industry veteran has predicted home loan rates will remain at the current historical lows for the next 10 years,... READ MORE
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House prices to peak in one capital

by Huntley Mitchell • 20 Jun 2016
One capital city’s housing market is “nearing a peak and could be entering a slump”, according to a new report. READ MORE
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SMEs reveal pessimistic forecast

by Reporter • 20 Jun 2016
Nearly half of Australian small business owners believe the economy will decline in the next year, leading to a... READ MORE
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Lender changes rates and reinstates new P&I investor refinances

by Reporter • 19 Jun 2016
A major bank subsidiary has made a raft of rate changes and announced that it will once again accept applications for... READ MORE
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Top brokerage to ‘triple’ in size

by Vivienne Kelly & Emma Ryan • 17 Jun 2016
Australia’s number one brokerage has revealed its plans to double or triple its footprint in the coming years,... READ MORE
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CUA makes significant rate cuts

by James Mitchell • 17 Jun 2016
Credit Union Australia (CUA) has announced it is slashing its fixed-rate home loans for both owner-occupiers and... READ MORE
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MoneyQuest grows lending panel

by Reporter • 17 Jun 2016
New-to-industry broking group MoneyQuest has added another lender to its panel to enhance the offering of diversified... READ MORE
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Foreign buyer surcharges threaten NSW growth

by James Mitchell • 17 Jun 2016
A leading accountancy firm has hit back at the NSW government’s plans to charge foreign property buyers a 4 per cent... READ MORE
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Land tax resulting in ‘unfair outcomes’

by Reporter • 17 Jun 2016
In light of the ongoing housing affordability debate and recent calls to abolish stamp duty, one industry figure has... READ MORE
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Fears mount over future of trail commissions

by James Mitchell • 16 Jun 2016
One of the most experienced and respected mortgage professionals in the country has shared his fears over the future of... READ MORE
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CBA clarifies rate changes

by James Mitchell • 16 Jun 2016
Commonwealth Bank has defended its position on investor mortgage rates following mainstream media reports the group... READ MORE
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eChoice expands third-party offering

by Reporter • 16 Jun 2016
Boutique aggregator eChoice has announced another strategic partnership that will further enhance brokers’ overall... READ MORE
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Award-winning broker shares top tips

by Huntley Mitchell • 16 Jun 2016
The director of a Sydney brokerage has pledged to give more money to charity this year, and explained how brokers can... READ MORE
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Laywer makes history with first paperless property sale

by Melissa Coade • 16 Jun 2016
The $510,000 sale of a one-bedroom home in Sydney is Australia's first property transaction executed from exchange to... READ MORE

‘Pro-broker’ big four bank dominating third-party flows

by James Mitchell • 15 Jun 2016
One major lender has explained the secret to its success in the third-party channel after a leading aggregator revealed... READ MORE
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ASIC to summon brokers over commissions

by Huntley Mitchell • 15 Jun 2016
The corporate regulator is expected to serve notices to brokers by the end of June as part of its ongoing review into... READ MORE
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Property lobby slams new foreign investment surcharge

by Emma Ryan • 15 Jun 2016
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has condemned the state government’s decision to introduce an... READ MORE
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Apartment oversupply debate ‘needs to remain grounded’

by Reporter • 15 Jun 2016
A chief industry economist has warned that an abrupt decline in new apartment building would be detrimental to... READ MORE
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SMEs bullish amid uncertainty

by Reporter • 15 Jun 2016
Growth predictions by small businesses are bullish despite substantial political and economic turmoil, new research has... READ MORE

Brokers could be backing the wrong horse

by James Mitchell • 14 Jun 2016
Mortgage brokers. could be wasting time and money chasing leads in the wrong markets if they decide to specialise in... READ MORE
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Platform to accelerate and simplify loan doc process

by Emma Ryan • 14 Jun 2016
NextGen.Net has boosted its ApplyOnline platform by launching a new value-add aimed at speeding up the loan... READ MORE
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WA borrowers struggling most with mortgage repayments

by Huntley Mitchell • 14 Jun 2016
The number of home loans in arrears continued to rise during the first quarter of 2016, with Western Australia topping... READ MORE
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Vow reveals top commercial brokers

by Emma Ryan • 14 Jun 2016
Vow Financial has recognised its best-performing commercial brokers at the aggregator's second annual Commercial... READ MORE
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Sydney helps lift national property prices

by Reporter • 14 Jun 2016
A new report shows Australia's housing market has improved thanks to strong gains and auction results in Sydney. READ MORE