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Business confidence surges above five-year average
by Francesca Krakue • 4 May 2016
Following three consecutive months of increases, business confidence rose again in April and now sits above its... READ MORE
BOQ

BOQ cuts mortgage rates
by James Mitchell • 3 May 2016
Bank of Queensland has reduced its variable home loan rate following the RBA's decision to cut the official cash rate... READ MORE
NAB

NAB passes on rate cut
by James Mitchell • 3 May 2016
NAB has announced it will pass on the RBA’s full rate cut to its mortgage customers. READ MORE

RBA makes much-anticipated cash rate decision
by Reporter • 3 May 2016
The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered its decision from its monthly board meeting. READ MORE
Westpac

Westpac sees $17.5bn of mortgages reclassified
by James Mitchell • 3 May 2016
Westpac has seen $17.5 billion of investment property loans switched to owner-occupied loans in the first half of 2016... READ MORE
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Pepper rebrand a boon for brokers
by James Mitchell • 3 May 2016
Pepper has unveiled a new initiative that will see its brand refreshed and its retail consumer lending name evolve to... READ MORE
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Cash rate tipped to hit historic new low
by Emma Ryan • 3 May 2016
Disappointing inflation figures could force the Reserve Bank of Australia to slash the official interest rate by 25... READ MORE
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FBAA to represent brokers at budget lock-up
by Reporter • 3 May 2016
After a sustained period of lobbying and high-level meetings, the FBAA has been invited to be part of Treasury’s... READ MORE
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Aussie wins gold for customer service
by Huntley Mitchell • 3 May 2016
Aussie Home Loans has been recognised for its superior customer service in the 2016 Reader’s Digest Quality Service... READ MORE

Banks join online mortgage platform that bypasses brokers
by James Mitchell • 2 May 2016
Several regional banks and credit unions are expected to begin providing home loans via a new online platform that... READ MORE
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Rising debt shattering Aussie home ownership dream
by Emma Ryan • 2 May 2016
New research has revealed that the average debt held by Australians is affecting their borrowing capacity by almost... READ MORE

Industry event the perfect networking opportunity

by Reporter • 2 May 2016
The 2016 Australian Broking Awards is the perfect opportunity to meet and greet the industry’s most respected... READ MORE
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CPI shows impact of investor activity on rents
by Reporter • 2 May 2016
The latest consumer price index (CPI) figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show the impact of increased... READ MORE
Keiran Evans

ANZ third-party boss steps down

by James Mitchell • 29 Apr 2016
The head of broker distribution for a big four bank has stepped down from his position following a significant... READ MORE

Industry boss says turnaround times have failed to improve
by Francesca Krakue and James Mitchell • 29 Apr 2016
A respected mortgage broking industry figure says talk of “data and digital” has failed to improve the customer... READ MORE
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eChoice expands broker support team
by Huntley Mitchell • 29 Apr 2016
Boutique aggregator eChoice has announced the appointment of a new BDM for its operations in New South Wales and the... READ MORE
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Brokers to gain competitive advantage with social media
by Reporter • 29 Apr 2016
Mortgage brokers are set to discover how they can integrate social media strategies into their business to retain... READ MORE
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HIA welcomes negative gearing decision
by Reporter • 29 Apr 2016
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) says the federal government’s decision to leave negative gearing unchanged... READ MORE
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‘Robust’ business conditions set to improve
by Taylee Lewis • 29 Apr 2016
Despite significant volatility in global markets, Australia’s business environment remains “robust”, with... READ MORE

Brokers react to Westpac’s shock lending decision
by James Mitchell • 28 Apr 2016
A leading Chinese-Australian brokerage says Westpac’s decision to stop lending to non-resident borrowers has come... READ MORE
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Home loan sizes plunge
by Huntley Mitchell • 28 Apr 2016
Pressure is mounting on Australia’s mortgage market following the most dramatic slide in the average size of home... READ MORE
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Negative gearing decision a win for all, says expert
by Reporter • 28 Apr 2016
The head of a property investment consultancy has welcomed the federal government’s decision on negative gearing,... READ MORE
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Mortgage arrears rise again
by Huntley Mitchell • 28 Apr 2016
Australian housing loans in arrears rose for the fourth consecutive month in February for both prime and non-conforming... READ MORE
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Top building and population hotspots revealed
by Huntley Mitchell • 28 Apr 2016
An ACT region has been named Australia’s top building and population hotspot for the third consecutive year. READ MORE

Spotlight on commissions intensifies
by James Mitchell • 27 Apr 2016
Uncertainty about the future of commissions is on the rise following a decision by the banks to launch their own... READ MORE