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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

Aggregator's new partnership to simplify property process
by Emma Ryan • 24 May 2016
An ASX-listed aggregator has unveiled a new partnership set to significantly impact brokers and borrowers by making the... READ MORE
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Broker market share hits 'all-time' high
by Emma Ryan • 24 May 2016
Fresh figures have revealed that the percentage of new home loans originated by mortgage brokers grew to its highest... READ MORE
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Broking boss forecasts post-election rate rises
by Reporter • 24 May 2016
The managing director of a prominent Australian brokerage has warned borrowers to brace for the prospect of... READ MORE
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Former PM hits out at past negative gearing failure
by Reporter • 24 May 2016
With the negative gearing debate refusing to go away, former prime minister John Howard has reminded voters of where it... READ MORE
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CEO slams apartment oversupply concerns
by Emma Ryan • 24 May 2016
Fears surrounding the oversupply of new apartments in Australia have become increasingly "exaggerated", according to... READ MORE

Industry confused by new mortgage platform
by Huntley Mitchell • 23 May 2016
Two prominent figures in the Australian mortgage industry have reacted to a new platform that claims to reward... READ MORE
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Broker flags SMSF loan challenges
by Katarina Taurian • 23 May 2016
A Sydney mortgage broker says lenders are continuing to wind back their activity in the SMSF space in order to hit... READ MORE
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Restricting foreign buyers could mean higher prices
by Reporter • 23 May 2016
Moves by governments and banks that make it more difficult for foreign investors to purchase new property could lead to... READ MORE
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UK regulator to investigate brokers
by James Mitchell • 23 May 2016
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will turn its attention to intermediaries following the release of two reports... READ MORE
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Sydney’s vacancy rate remains steady
by Reporter • 23 May 2016
Residential vacancy rates in the state capital saw no change for a third month in a row, according to the Real Estate... READ MORE
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MyState makes big investment in third-party channel
by James Mitchell • 20 May 2016
MyState Bank has made a number of significant investments in its back-office systems and support teams as it looks to... READ MORE
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Broker dominance leaves wide gap in mortgage market
by James Mitchell • 20 May 2016
Australian lenders are seriously doubting whether traditional branches can continue to be a viable distribution channel... READ MORE
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New laws could stall property settlements
by Huntley Mitchell • 20 May 2016
The introduction of legislative changes for property sales over $2 million will create a new compliance burden and... READ MORE
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ABA tickets selling fast - May 2016
by Reporter • 20 May 2016
Tickets for the industry’s event of the year are selling fast following the announcement of the finalists for the... READ MORE
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Confidence improves among consumers
by Emma Ryan • 20 May 2016
Fresh figures have recorded an increase in consumer confidence levels, following a period of steady decline. READ MORE

More brokers to cash in on lead generator
by Huntley Mitchell • 19 May 2016
A mortgage lead generation platform has announced a new partnership with a global technology company that will see its... READ MORE
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Property market a ‘war zone’
by reporter • 19 May 2016
Investors have been warned that Australian property is in a “strange place right now”, with a few key battles on... READ MORE
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Aussies in the dark on refinancing prospects
by Emma Ryan • 19 May 2016
As lenders continue to reduce their home loan rates, a new report has revealed almost half of home owners have never... READ MORE
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Industry body backs investors on affordability debate
by Reporter • 19 May 2016
A second property organisation has come to the defence of investors in the wake of the industry’s debate on housing... READ MORE
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Mortgage delinquencies to continue upward trend
by Reporter • 19 May 2016
Moody’s Investors Service says mortgage delinquencies will continue to increase in Australia, with rental yields in... READ MORE

Borrowers become brokers with new platform
by Huntley Mitchell • 18 May 2016
A new mortgage platform has been launched that enables borrowers to complete the entire loan process online and get... READ MORE