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RBA cash rate decision ‘the right move’
by Emma Ryan • 8 Jun 2016
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to leave the official interest rate on hold at yesterday’s monthly board... READ MORE
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Millennials pinching the pennies, says report
by Killian Plastow • 8 Jun 2016
Almost half of Australians in their 20s added to their savings in the March quarter, according to a new survey by a... READ MORE
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Rental market’s biggest losers unveiled
by Reporter • 8 Jun 2016
New figures highlight the capital city suburbs that have experienced the biggest losses in weekly rents over the past... READ MORE
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RBA reveals cash rate decision
by Reporter • 7 Jun 2016
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the decision of its monthly board meeting. READ MORE
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Westpac announces major home lending changes
by James Mitchell • 7 Jun 2016
New parents will have their paid parental leave and return to work income recognised when they apply for a home loan,... READ MORE
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Consumer-brokered mortgages the new distribution channel

by James Mitchell • 7 Jun 2016
Consumer-brokered home loans are the “next wave” of innovation, especially given the increasing number of online... READ MORE
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Investors saving for years to buy property

by James Mitchell • 7 Jun 2016
Almost one-third of investors took more than four years to save the deposit for their investment property, Mortgage... READ MORE
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Cash rate to hold, but not for long
by Huntley Mitchell • 7 Jun 2016
Experts unanimously agree that the Reserve Bank of Australia will leave the cash rate on hold today, but have forecast... READ MORE
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SMEs missing out on digital chance
by • 7 Jun 2016
Small businesses are aware of digital opportunities for growth but are not fully embracing them, according to a digital... READ MORE
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Brokers could lose lender incentives
by Huntley Mitchell • 6 Jun 2016
The FBAA has dismissed the possibility of broker commissions being scrapped as a result of ASIC’s review, but warns... READ MORE
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Loan writer to pay back commissions
by Francesca Krakue • 6 Jun 2016
A Brisbane-based broker’s service guarantee promises to reimburse any upfront commission to his clients if they are... READ MORE
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Tax refunds to ease mortgage strain
by Reporter • 6 Jun 2016
New research has revealed that Australians will spend more tax refund dollars this year on reducing their home loan and... READ MORE
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Regional market outperforms capital for property price growth
by Reporter • 6 Jun 2016
One state’s regional suburbs are experiencing significantly stronger property price growth than its capital city... READ MORE
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Multi-units boost home building growth

by Francesca Krakue • 6 Jun 2016
New dwelling approvals have recovered following signs of easing, according to new data by the Australian Bureau of... READ MORE

‘Very concerning’: lending curbs could spark housing downturn
by Georgia Brown • 3 Jun 2016
A new report has warned that property investors could be hit by a severe housing downturn if credit growth moves into... READ MORE
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N1 Loans reveals real estate play
by Huntley Mitchell • 3 Jun 2016
ASX-listed mortgage broking business N1 Loans is set to launch a real estate arm as it looks to create a one-stop shop... READ MORE
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Broker extends training program to address industry’s attrition rate
by Francesca Krakue • 3 Jun 2016
An experienced mortgage professional has extended her brokerage’s training program to provide ongoing support and... READ MORE
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Housing affordability improves across the nation
by Reporter • 3 Jun 2016
Lower loan sizes and moderate increases in income have been good news for Australia’s housing affordability. READ MORE
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Commercial property luring investors from residential market
by Jay Garcia • 3 Jun 2016
Strong rental returns and low interest rates are driving residential investors to the industrial property market,... READ MORE
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Scrapping commissions will kill mortgage competition, says lender
by Huntley Mitchell • 2 Jun 2016
An Australian mortgage lender has warned that a fee-for-service remuneration model for brokers will contradict what... READ MORE
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ING Direct’s new mortgage process to accelerate approvals
by James Mitchell • 2 Jun 2016
ING Direct has streamlined its customer verification process by extending its pilot program with Veda’s ZipID to... READ MORE
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NAB set to launch new business loan
by Francesca Krakue • 2 Jun 2016
National Australia Bank this week announced that it will soon introduce an unsecured loan to back small businesses. READ MORE
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Industry’s best to be crowned at major event
by Reporter • 2 Jun 2016
Only one month to go before the best in broking are revealed at the 2016 Australian Broking Awards in Sydney. READ MORE
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Government grant to boost Tasmania’s housing market
by Reporter • 2 Jun 2016
The decision by Tasmania’s government to extend its grant for first home builders will entice Australians to... READ MORE
Mark Hewitt

AFG terminates agreement with new mortgage player
by Huntley Mitchell • 1 Jun 2016
AFG has cut ties with a new mortgage platform that pays borrowers the same upfront commission as a broker for... READ MORE