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FBAA downplays mortgage fraud scandals
by Reporter • 16 May 2016
Mortgage fraud involving foreign investors is limited to a small section of the industry, and is not systemic and... READ MORE
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One in five families assisting FHBs
by Emma Ryan • 16 May 2016
An increasing number of Australian households are providing financial assistance to help other family members buy their... READ MORE
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YBR to hold consumer advice event
by Emma Ryan • 16 May 2016
Yellow Brick Road Wealth Management will host its fourth annual ‘Ask My Advice Day’ on Saturday 28 May. READ MORE

‘Lock up your loan writers’, warns industry boss
by James Mitchell • 13 May 2016
A leading industry figure has received an overwhelming number of enquiries from loan writers across the country looking... READ MORE
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Investors return to property market
by Emma Ryan • 13 May 2016
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has revealed the value of investment loans climbed higher in the... READ MORE
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Pepper Money announces national broker roadshow
by James Mitchell • 13 May 2016
Following the success of last year’s roadshows, Pepper Money has announced the dates of the 2016 Insights Roadshow... READ MORE
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Landlords have ‘no scope to lift rental rates’
by Reporter • 13 May 2016
The rental market is expected to show persistent weakness, with growth slowing sharply over the past year. READ MORE

Victorian man pleads guilty to $600,000 fraud
by Reporter • 12 May 2016
A man from Victoria has pleaded guilty to fraud, with ASIC stating he “persuaded” investors to refinance their... READ MORE

Bendigo and Adelaide exits foreign borrower market
by Huntley Mitchell • 12 May 2016
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has told mortgage managers and brokers to cease lending to non-residents amid growing... READ MORE
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Firstmac to pass on full rate cut
by Huntley Mitchell • 12 May 2016
Non-bank lender Firstmac has announced it will pass on the Reserve Bank’s 25-basis-point cash-rate cut to its... READ MORE
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‘Every Chinese buyer makes 4 homes available for locals’
by Huntley Mitchell • 12 May 2016
The massive growth in Chinese buyer interest is “great news” for Australian first-time buyers, according to an... READ MORE
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Major banks to cash in on rate cut delays
by Reporter • 12 May 2016
The big four banks will pocket an estimated $21 million of extra profit as they delay passing on rate cuts as a result... READ MORE
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Capitals see downward trend in property sales
by Huntley Mitchell • 12 May 2016
While recent figures showed an annual increase in dwelling values across the combined capital cities, property... READ MORE

Brokers warn against churn as rate cut frenzy continues

by Francesca Krakue • 11 May 2016
Mortgage brokers have warned against mortgage churn in the wake of recent home loan rate reductions following the... READ MORE
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Connective names new GM
by Emma Ryan • 11 May 2016
Mortgage aggregator Connective Group has announced the appointment of a new general manager for sales and... READ MORE
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ABA winner invests in next generation of brokers
by Reporter • 11 May 2016
Last year’s Australian Broking Awards' (ABA's) Broker of the Year used his $10,000 prize to help fund the future... READ MORE
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Housing affordability deteriorates
by Emma Ryan • 11 May 2016
New research has revealed housing affordability worsened in all but one capital city over 12 months. READ MORE
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Sydney among global leaders for property price growth
by Reporter • 11 May 2016
The value of residential property in Sydney has more than doubled in the past decade, to rank the NSW capital in the... READ MORE

Brokerage sees fifth loan writer banned
by Huntley Mitchell • 10 May 2016
ASIC has permanently banned a Perth-based finance broker from engaging in credit activities and providing financial... READ MORE
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Rate reductions continue among lenders

by Huntley Mitchell • 10 May 2016
Four lenders have announced cuts to their variable mortgage rates, with two also lowering their fixed rates. READ MORE
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Generating leads in your local community
by Reporter • 10 May 2016
A loan writer whose local council named a street after him has outlined some valuable tips for brokers looking to... READ MORE
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Multi-unit property sales see double-digit growth
by Francesca Krakue • 10 May 2016
New home sales surged in March following a sharp decline in February, bolstered by strong growth in multi-unit sales. READ MORE

ANZ reviewing brokers over mortgage documents
by James Mitchell • 9 May 2016
ANZ has confirmed the bank is reviewing a number of brokers after identifying issues with income documentation for... READ MORE

Commission model ‘deters’ full-time brokers
by Huntley Mitchell • 9 May 2016
A top young broker believes the industry’s commission model “deters” full-time brokers, while an elite business... READ MORE
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AMP makes rate changes
by Huntley Mitchell • 9 May 2016
AMP Bank has joined other lenders in reducing the standard variable rate (SVR) across its home loan products following... READ MORE