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Property investors want action for improved affordability
by Jay Garcia • 26 Apr 2016
New figures from ME show an overwhelming number of Australians, including property investors, support government... READ MORE

Bank to grow mortgages without brokers

by James Mitchell • 22 Apr 2016
An Australian bank has revealed that it made the “strategic decision” to avoid the third-party channel, instead... READ MORE
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eChoice flags major ‘shift’ in borrower demographics
by James Mitchell • 22 Apr 2016
The general manager of listed aggregation group eChoice says there has been a “clear demographical shift” in what... READ MORE
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Bouris tips broker market share to skyrocket
by James Mitchell • 22 Apr 2016
Industry pioneer Mark Bouris believes finance brokers are well-placed to capture an even greater slice of the mortgage... READ MORE
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Real estate guru to teach brokers how to hustle
by James Mitchell • 22 Apr 2016
Real estate trainer and coach Tom Panos will teach brokers how to generate leads with simple prospecting strategies... READ MORE

ASIC bans Sydney broker
by James Mitchell • 21 Apr 2016
ASIC has permanently banned a Sydney finance broker from engaging in credit activities and providing financial... READ MORE

Bank admits to poor third-party performance
by Huntley Mitchell • 21 Apr 2016
A non-major bank has conceded its failing in the third-party channel and revealed a new strategy to better engage with... READ MORE
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MFAA cancels major industry event
by James Mitchell • 21 Apr 2016
The MFAA has announced that it will cancel one of its events following poor interest from brokers. READ MORE
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Popular broker event unveils brand new agenda
by Emma Ryan • 21 Apr 2016
The Adviser has unveiled a bigger and better program for its Digital Marketing Boot Camp which will hit Australia’s... READ MORE
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Majority of FHBs teaming up to purchase property
by Emma Ryan • 21 Apr 2016
More than six in 10 Australian borrowers have had to join forces with another person to buy their first property, a... READ MORE

Bank of Sydney reduces fixed rate
by James Mitchell • 20 Apr 2016
Bank of Sydney has today announced that it has reduced its three-year fixed rate for owner-occupiers. READ MORE

Banks likely to tighten mortgage lending even further
by Francesca Krakue • 20 Apr 2016
Mortgage brokers believe more banks will tighten their lending criteria this year and say that one policy area will... READ MORE
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Home loan customers caught in ‘mortgage minefield’
by Emma Ryan • 20 Apr 2016
An industry veteran says out-of-cycle interest rates combined with the broad spectrum of home loan products available... READ MORE
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McGrath flags ‘challenging’ market conditions
by James Mitchell • 20 Apr 2016
Listed real estate agency McGrath Limited has conceded the group has continued to experience “unforeseen low volumes... READ MORE
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Retirees may struggle to repay mortgages
by James Mitchell • 20 Apr 2016
Many Australian retirees will not have enough money to live comfortably as most of their wealth will be tied up in the... READ MORE
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PLAN to distribute Virgin Money mortgages
by James Mitchell • 19 Apr 2016
PLAN Australia has revealed it will partner with Virgin Money to offer its members a new home loan product. READ MORE

Perth broker cops permanent ban
by James Mitchell • 19 Apr 2016
A former Perth-based finance broker has been permanently banned from engaging in credit activities and providing... READ MORE
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Property spruiker jailed for fraud
by James Mitchell • 19 Apr 2016
A former company director and property spruiker has been sentenced to two years and nine months’ jail after he... READ MORE
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Biggest broker blunders exposed
by Emma Ryan • 19 Apr 2016
A digital marketing expert has revealed the biggest mistakes brokers make when building their online presence. READ MORE
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Rental yields dip across all capital cities
by Jay Garcia • 19 Apr 2016
Increasing supply to the rental market has made conditions more difficult for investors as rental yields fall across... READ MORE

Bank cuts mortgage rates

by James Mitchell • 18 Apr 2016
A non-major lender has cut one of its home loan rates for owner-occupiers. READ MORE

Best major lender revealed

by reporter • 18 Apr 2016
Mortgage brokers around the country have ranked the major banks across product, support, technology and commissions,... READ MORE
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Brokers get chance to join $100 million club
by James Mitchell • 18 Apr 2016
Mortgage brokers will be sharpening their skills at a new training program led by one of Australia’s leading sales... READ MORE
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Lenders scrutinised for offering free holidays
by Huntley Mitchell • 18 Apr 2016
The overwhelming majority of brokers believe that lenders who offer holidays to attract home loan customers are wasting... READ MORE
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Home building sets new record
by Francesca Krakue • 18 Apr 2016
New home building activity is likely to have peaked last year, with an industry expert predicting fewer new home... READ MORE