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Broker highlights importance of giving back
by Francesca Krakue • 22 Jun 2016
An experienced mortgage professional has embraced philanthropy in a bid to make a difference and give back to the... READ MORE
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Foreign taxes to ‘damage’ housing supply
by Emma Ryan • 22 Jun 2016
Increased surcharges and taxes to foreign borrowers are counter-productive and put housing supply in Australia’s... READ MORE
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Australia faces rental affordability crisis
by Reporter • 22 Jun 2016
A new report has found that national rental affordability is being threatened by low wage growth and rising prices. READ MORE
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Looming changes create new opportunities for brokers
by Reporter • 21 Jun 2016
Mortgage brokers have a significant opportunity to learn from their offshore counterparts as the shifting regulatory... READ MORE
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Advantedge speeds up loan process
by Huntley Mitchell • 21 Jun 2016
Advantedge has responded to broker demand by introducing two new tools that will significantly reduce the time it takes... READ MORE
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Broker IQ finalists announced
by Reporter • 21 Jun 2016
The search for Australia’s brightest broker is one step closer to completion, with the six finalists revealed for the... READ MORE
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Brokers gain valuable insight into borrowers
by Reporter • 21 Jun 2016
Pepper Money has revealed significant untapped opportunities for brokers that exist within the non-conforming borrower... READ MORE
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Australia's house price growth on the decline
by Huntley Mitchell • 21 Jun 2016
Despite being a global top performer for annual house price growth, the Australian market is experiencing a slowdown. READ MORE

Brokers losing mortgages to disruptive platform
by James Mitchell • 20 Jun 2016
A new online lending platform that competes with mortgage brokers has seen more than $43 million worth of home loans... READ MORE
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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