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Industry pioneer ‘sent to jail’ for charity
by Emma Ryan • 18 Apr 2016
Yellow Brick Road executive chairman Mark Bouris has been locked away to raise awareness and funds for a charity... READ MORE
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Aggregation boss reveals industry's biggest threat
by Emma Ryan • 15 Apr 2016
The head of one of Australia’s leading aggregation groups has raised alarm bells on the biggest threat facing the... READ MORE
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Rising mortgage rates increase default risk: report
by James Mitchell • 15 Apr 2016
Moody’s Investors Service has warned that rate hikes will put investor mortgages at risk of default at a time of... READ MORE
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Digital marketing guru to share broker success story
by James Mitchell • 15 Apr 2016
A leading digital marketing expert will reveal how she worked with one broker to achieve significant lead generation... READ MORE
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Australians struggling under weight of personal loans
by James Mitchell • 15 Apr 2016
As brokers become an increasingly important distribution channel for personal loans, new research reveals that borrower... READ MORE
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Business conditions peak
by Emma Ryan • 15 Apr 2016
Business conditions saw another increase in March and recorded its strongest result in eight years despite global... READ MORE

Brokers warned following sexual harassment case
by Huntley Mitchell • 14 Apr 2016
The director of a Perth brokerage has urged brokers to be mindful of their own safety after a recent sexual harassment... READ MORE
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Vow names new state manager
by Reporter • 14 Apr 2016
Vow Financial has poached a BDM from a rival aggregator to be its new state manager for Queensland. READ MORE
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‘Shock increase’ in mortgage rates curbs affordability
by Francesca Krakue • 14 Apr 2016
Weak earnings growth and last year’s home loan rate hikes are preventing a significant improvement in housing... READ MORE
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FHB confidence continues to fall
by Reporter • 14 Apr 2016
Confidence among first home buyers dropped again in the first quarter of 2016, with two leading industry figures... READ MORE
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Stamp duty ‘hurting economy’
by Georgia Brown • 14 Apr 2016
The current property tax structure is costing jobs, negatively affecting the property market and hurting progress, but... READ MORE

Brokers to face ‘continued and heightened’ ASIC surveillance
by James Mitchell • 13 Apr 2016
The head of a major mortgage aggregator says the third-party channel will increasingly come under regulatory scrutiny... READ MORE
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FBAA introduces ‘industry first’ initiative

by Emma Ryan • 13 Apr 2016
The FBAA has announced the launch of a new employee loan writer membership at a significantly discounted rate. READ MORE
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Digital marketing expert says brokers make one common error
by James Mitchell • 13 Apr 2016
A leading digital marketing professional has revealed one common mistake brokers make when looking to generate leads... READ MORE
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Home loan demand recovers
by Reporter • 13 Apr 2016
Home loan demand bounced back strongly in February after seeing a slight drop in January. READ MORE
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Four in five investors losing thousands at tax time
by Georgia Brown • 13 Apr 2016
The chairman of one of Australia’s largest real estate groups has urged investors to have a current depreciation... READ MORE

Broker business model ‘needs to adapt’
by James Mitchell • 12 Apr 2016
Mortgage brokers must move away from the traditional “single commission payment” model to keep up with changing... READ MORE
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Top loan writer reveals new CEO role
by Francesca Krakue • 12 Apr 2016
An award-winning mortgage broker has created a new job role dedicated to improving the home loan experience for his... READ MORE
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FBAA to represent brokers on negative gearing
by Reporter • 12 Apr 2016
The FBAA will today meet with a newly-formed national lobby group that plans to challenge the Labor Party’s proposed... READ MORE
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Pepper’s new home loan offer ending soon
by Reporter • 12 Apr 2016
Pepper’s offer to waive fees on two of its loan products will expire at the end of the month. READ MORE
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The downsides of house and land packages
by Reporter • 12 Apr 2016
ME’s head of home loans has warned property buyers of the risks associated with house and land packages. READ MORE

One in 10 investors unable to obtain finance: JP Morgan
by Georgia Brown • 11 Apr 2016
A new report has revealed the extent to which regulatory requirements and tighter mortgage lending standards have... READ MORE
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DirectMoney on aggressive growth path via broker channel
by James Mitchell • 11 Apr 2016
ASX-listed lender DirectMoney has attributed a record month of loan settlements to its strong relationships with... READ MORE
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NSW mortgage delinquencies hit 10-year low
by Huntley Mitchell • 11 Apr 2016
The proportion of residential loans more than 30 days in arrears has dropped to its lowest level since 2005 in New... READ MORE
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Experts predict effects of negative gearing removal
by Reporter • 11 Apr 2016
A new survey by finder.com.au has revealed what some of Australia’s leading economists and experts believe would... READ MORE