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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
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Grim outlook for residential property markets across Australia
by James Mitchell • 12 Jul 2016
A new report from one of Australia’s leading analysts has tipped property prices to deteriorate across the nation,... READ MORE
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Home loan values rise
by Francesca Krakue • 12 Jul 2016
New ABS figures have revealed that investment finance has driven an increase in the value of dwelling commencements in... READ MORE
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Turnbull urged to appoint housing minister
by Reporter • 12 Jul 2016
After claiming election victory on Sunday, the Turnbull government has been warned that a strong national focus on... READ MORE
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Rental yields hit record lows in two capitals
by Reporter • 12 Jul 2016
New figures show that rental yields have continued to fall across all capitals, with Sydney and Melbourne seeing record... READ MORE

Brokers warned: ‘time for the blinkers to come off’

by James Mitchell • 11 Jul 2016
A leading business strategist has warned mortgage brokers to take a holistic approach to their business or risk losing... READ MORE
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Resicom sees huge settlement volumes through third-party channel
by Huntley Mitchell • 11 Jul 2016
Non-bank lender Resicom has credited brokers for its significant share of a major aggregator’s commercial lending... READ MORE
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Borrowers flocking to variable rates, says Flavell
by James Mitchell • 11 Jul 2016
Mortgage Choice CEO John Flavell says more borrowers are choosing a variable rate mortgage after the Reserve Bank cut... READ MORE
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Report finds ‘surprising’ boost in FHB confidence
by Emma Ryan • 11 Jul 2016
First home buyer confidence has increased in one state, despite rising house prices and economic uncertainty, a new... READ MORE
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Property prices soar across capitals
by Reporter • 11 Jul 2016
A new report shows Australia’s two most populous cities have pushed the growth rate for dwelling values to a record... READ MORE
La Trobe Financial opens Hong Kong office

La Trobe Financial opens HK office
by Reporter • 10 Jul 2016
The credit specialist has opened a new office in Hong Kong’s financial district, as it continues its expansion into... READ MORE

Former Aussie broker admits to mortgage fraud
by Huntley Mitchell & Vivienne Kelly • 8 Jul 2016
A former Aussie loan writer has pleaded guilty to multiple charges of mortgage fraud involving more than $5... READ MORE
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Barry Plant announces rebrand
by Reporter • 8 Jul 2016
Barry Plant Financial Services (BPFS), the broking arm of real estate network Barry Plant Group, has unveiled a new... READ MORE
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SME lender boosts state presence
by Emma Ryan • 8 Jul 2016
Small to medium size businesses in South Australia are set to benefit from one lender’s decision to expand... READ MORE
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Home building activity loses momentum
by Emma Ryan • 8 Jul 2016
The total number of new dwelling approvals has experienced a decline following two consecutive months of growth,... READ MORE
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AFG grows loan book despite ‘turbulent’ EOFY run
by Huntley Mitchell • 7 Jul 2016
AFG’s overall mortgage volumes saw modest growth last financial year, driven by varying results around the country. READ MORE