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Big four address 'evolving threat' to broking industry
by Emma Ryan • 31 May 2016
Australia’s big four banks have spoken out about a significant concern recently raised by the third-party channel. READ MORE
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CBA confirms new home loan process
by James Mitchell • 31 May 2016
The nation’s largest lender has announced a new home loan process that aims to speed up turnaround times for mortgage... READ MORE
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FBAA slams claim of excessive broker commissions
by Huntley Mitchell • 31 May 2016
The FBAA has fired back at a well-known finance journalist who scrutinised the remuneration structure of mortgage... READ MORE
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Regional broker helps borrowers that lenders won’t
by Jay Garcia • 31 May 2016
One broker has put compassion at the forefront of his service by offering help to those struggling to secure finance. READ MORE
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Poor financial management costing SMEs ‘big bucks’
by Reporter • 31 May 2016
Roughly 10 per cent of SMEs lost money last year as a result of poor financial management, according to the executive... READ MORE

Brokers warned about income docs and record keeping
by James Mitchell • 30 May 2016
Mortgage brokers have been warned they are putting themselves at significant risk by only collecting the minimum... READ MORE
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Suncorp sets record straight on rates
by Huntley Mitchell • 30 May 2016
Suncorp Bank has hit back at claims by a mainstream media publication that the lender has “quietly” raised home... READ MORE
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Australian property on par with pre-crash US
by Georgia Brown • 30 May 2016
Amid the debate on the extent to which oversupply may cause a housing fall, a new report has revealed that a... READ MORE
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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