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Sydney's auction market slump continues
by • 26 Nov 2015
Melbourne continues to have Australia’s most robust auction market, while the Sydney slump shows no signs of...READ MORE
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Govt lobbied over commission clawbacks
by • 25 Nov 2015
The chief executive of one of the broking industry’s peak bodies has held discussions with the Assistant Treasurer... READ MORE
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Bank announces product-centric commission model
by • 25 Nov 2015
An Australian challenger bank will reward brokers for writing certain home loans that support the group’s “primary... READ MORE
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First home owners can afford higher rates, says report
by • 25 Nov 2015
New data released by Mortgage Choice has revealed growing confidence among Australian first home owners in the current... READ MORE
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Westpac Golf Classic highlights value of community engagement
by • 25 Nov 2015
Industry leaders and brokers gathered at St Michael’s Golf Club in Sydney yesterday to throw their support behind a... READ MORE

ASIC bans unauthorised mortgage broker
by • 24 Nov 2015
ASIC has permanently banned a former credit representative from the industry after he breached credit legislation... READ MORE

Property investors 'shackled' by new credit policy
by • 24 Nov 2015

A regional broker has slammed a non-major bank’s decision to change its policy “overnight”.

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ASIC to scrutinise broker records
by • 24 Nov 2015
NAB Broker general manager Steve Kane has revealed some of the specific areas that the corporate watchdog will be... READ MORE
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Banks must raise broker awareness: FBAA
by • 24 Nov 2015

The FBAA has urged major banks to improve consumer awareness about mortgage brokers.

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Value of investor lending drops
by • 24 Nov 2015
Regulatory restrictions placed on finance for investment property have resulted in a sharp fall in the value of... READ MORE
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Newcomers learn tricks of the trade at award-winning event
by • 24 Nov 2015
Two Rising Stars have encouraged new-to-industry brokers to attend The Adviser’s Better Business Summit, saying... READ MORE

Headline rates a ‘baiting and switching’ tactic, says broker
by • 23 Nov 2015

Brokers are divided on recent rate changes offered by some of Australia’s smaller lenders.

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Flavell backs ASIC broking inquiry
by • 23 Nov 2015
Mortgage Choice chief executive officer John Flavell has welcomed ASIC’s proposed inquiry into the mortgage broking... READ MORE
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QPCU to launch online lodgements
by • 23 Nov 2015
Brokers will soon find it easier to submit deals through Queensland Police Credit Union (QPCU) after the lender... READ MORE
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Non-conforming loan arrears hit 15-year low
by • 23 Nov 2015
Australian housing loans in arrears for non-conforming residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) dropped to its... READ MORE
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Surge in apartment construction continues
by • 23 Nov 2015
New figures have revealed that the national construction industry has expanded for the third consecutive month, driven... READ MORE

NAB Broker report shines light on fee for service
by • 20 Nov 2015
A new report from NAB Broker and Genworth has found that almost half of consumers likely to use a mortgage broker... READ MORE
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‘Rate hike Friday’: 13 lenders up variable home loan rates
by • 20 Nov 2015

Thirteen lenders will lift their variable rates today for both owner-occupiers and investors.

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ASX-listed lender partners with AFG
by • 20 Nov 2015
A listed marketplace lender has announced a partnership with one of Australia’s largest aggregators, as it looks to... READ MORE
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Award-winning brokers reveal referral secrets
by • 20 Nov 2015
Three of the mortgage broking industry’s leading loan writers have leveraged their respective accolades to build... READ MORE
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Capital growth to be ‘very subdued’ in 2016
by • 20 Nov 2015
Australia’s housing market has been tipped to slow substantially, although talk of a sharp correction has been... READ MORE

BOQ reveals big plans for broker channel

by • 19 Nov 2015
Bank of Queensland (BOQ) has outlined its mortgage distribution strategy in which it aims to accredit 4,000 brokers in... READ MORE
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New software to deliver faster broker compliance
by • 19 Nov 2015
Leading mortgage aggregator Connective has announced a new tech partnership that is set to speed up the compliance and... READ MORE
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Smartline named Australia’s best franchise

by • 19 Nov 2015
Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers has been named as Australia’s top franchise for the seventh consecutive... READ MORE
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Professionals Finance broker receives national recognition
by • 19 Nov 2015
Professionals Finance has thrown its support behind one of its top performers after the young broker was named in The... READ MORE
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Loan Market strengthens Ray White referral relationship
by • 19 Nov 2015
Loan Market has just wrapped up a referral initiative across its Victorian network which has uncovered over 1,000... READ MORE

Govt to investigate ‘misaligned incentives’ in broking
by Huntley Mitchell & James Mitchell • 18 Nov 2015
The Assistant Treasurer has confirmed that ASIC will undertake an extensive and thorough review of the mortgage broking... READ MORE
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Interest-only loans to receive further scrutiny
by • 18 Nov 2015
The FBAA has welcomed an ASIC review of broking practices around interest-only loans after the regulator raised... READ MORE
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Better Business Summit prompts broker to develop CRM platform
by • 18 Nov 2015
Two brokers have praised The Adviser’s Better Business Summit for helping them realise the value of digital... READ MORE
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Brokers receive ‘signature-less’ application system

by • 18 Nov 2015
ALI Group has made it easier for eChoice brokers to protect their clients with loan and mortgage protection by... READ MORE
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