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Broker event to celebrate innovation in an age of disruption
by Reporter • 30 May 2016
Mortgage brokers are being urged to come together at the industry’s event of the year to share innovative ideas about... READ MORE
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Business confidence falls 9.1%
by Reporter • 30 May 2016
There was a sharp drop in business confidence this month following the federal budget, despite the share market... READ MORE

Virgin unveils major lead generation platform for brokers
by James Mitchell • 27 May 2016
Sir Richard Branson attended a broker event in Sydney yesterday at which Virgin unveiled a new system that connects six... READ MORE
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CUA shakes up investor lending policy
by Huntley Mitchell • 27 May 2016
Credit Union Australia (CUA) has announced a major policy change for its investor loans as it continues to meet... READ MORE
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Home loan arrears continue to rise
by Reporter • 27 May 2016
New figures have revealed that the number of prime Australian housing loans in arrears has risen for the fifth... READ MORE
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CEO forecasts investor shift to commercial property
by Emma Ryan • 27 May 2016
The chief executive of a Sydney-based property group says the federal budget handed down positive reinforcements for... READ MORE
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National vacancy rate rises but remains tight
by Jay Garcia • 27 May 2016
A new report shows that national rental vacancies are slightly above common seasonal trends expected for this time of... READ MORE
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Connective launches retail offering
by Huntley Mitchell • 26 May 2016
Leading mortgage aggregation group Connective has officially launched its retail broking franchise, following a... READ MORE
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Commercial lending spared from broker commission review
by James Mitchell • 26 May 2016
ASIC has revealed that it will only be reviewing remuneration arrangements associated with the sale of residential... READ MORE
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Brokers to service Uber drivers
by Reporter • 26 May 2016
A Sydney broking group has unveiled a new loan specifically designed for drivers of global ride-sharing service Uber. READ MORE
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Industry body warns against foreign investor taxes
by Reporter • 26 May 2016
The Property Council of Australia has urged the NSW government not to make it harder for families to afford a home by... READ MORE

Teachers Mutual announces major lending changes
by Huntley Mitchell • 25 May 2016
Teachers Mutual Bank has announced that it is withdrawing from the investor lending market, as well as revealing new... READ MORE

Three banks announce pricing and policy changes
by Huntley Mitchell • 25 May 2016
One of the big four banks has made borrowing easier for investors by lifting its maximum LVR, while two non-majors have... READ MORE
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Brokerage appoints third-party veteran as CEO
by Huntley Mitchell • 25 May 2016
The former general manager of a major mortgage aggregator has become the chief executive of a diversified financial... READ MORE
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State governments issue warning on property spruikers
by Georgia Brown • 25 May 2016
Two consumer regulators have released warnings about dodgy property investment schemes as part of a national campaign. READ MORE
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Brokers urged to weigh up aggregator offerings
by Reporter • 25 May 2016
One mortgage group says the current level of competition in the third-party channel presents the perfect opportunity... READ MORE
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Businesses failing on data security
by Reporter • 25 May 2016
A new survey suggests that Australian businesses of all sizes are failing to identify the seriousness of privacy and... READ MORE

Aggregator's new partnership to simplify property process
by Emma Ryan • 24 May 2016
An ASX-listed aggregator has unveiled a new partnership set to significantly impact brokers and borrowers by making the... READ MORE
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Broker market share hits 'all-time' high
by Emma Ryan • 24 May 2016
Fresh figures have revealed that the percentage of new home loans originated by mortgage brokers grew to its highest... READ MORE
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Broking boss forecasts post-election rate rises
by Reporter • 24 May 2016
The managing director of a prominent Australian brokerage has warned borrowers to brace for the prospect of... READ MORE
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Former PM hits out at past negative gearing failure
by Reporter • 24 May 2016
With the negative gearing debate refusing to go away, former prime minister John Howard has reminded voters of where it... READ MORE
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CEO slams apartment oversupply concerns
by Emma Ryan • 24 May 2016
Fears surrounding the oversupply of new apartments in Australia have become increasingly "exaggerated", according to... READ MORE

Industry confused by new mortgage platform
by Huntley Mitchell • 23 May 2016
Two prominent figures in the Australian mortgage industry have reacted to a new platform that claims to reward... READ MORE
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Broker flags SMSF loan challenges
by Katarina Taurian • 23 May 2016
A Sydney mortgage broker says lenders are continuing to wind back their activity in the SMSF space in order to hit... READ MORE
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Restricting foreign buyers could mean higher prices
by Reporter • 23 May 2016
Moves by governments and banks that make it more difficult for foreign investors to purchase new property could lead to... READ MORE