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Brokers warn against churn as rate cut frenzy continues

by Francesca Krakue • 11 May 2016
Mortgage brokers have warned against mortgage churn in the wake of recent home loan rate reductions following the... READ MORE
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Connective names new GM
by Emma Ryan • 11 May 2016
Mortgage aggregator Connective Group has announced the appointment of a new general manager for sales and... READ MORE
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ABA winner invests in next generation of brokers
by Reporter • 11 May 2016
Last year’s Australian Broking Awards' (ABA's) Broker of the Year used his $10,000 prize to help fund the future... READ MORE
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Housing affordability deteriorates
by Emma Ryan • 11 May 2016
New research has revealed housing affordability worsened in all but one capital city over 12 months. READ MORE
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Sydney among global leaders for property price growth
by Reporter • 11 May 2016
The value of residential property in Sydney has more than doubled in the past decade, to rank the NSW capital in the... READ MORE

Brokerage sees fifth loan writer banned
by Huntley Mitchell • 10 May 2016
ASIC has permanently banned a Perth-based finance broker from engaging in credit activities and providing financial... READ MORE
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Rate reductions continue among lenders

by Huntley Mitchell • 10 May 2016
Four lenders have announced cuts to their variable mortgage rates, with two also lowering their fixed rates. READ MORE
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Generating leads in your local community
by Reporter • 10 May 2016
A loan writer whose local council named a street after him has outlined some valuable tips for brokers looking to... READ MORE
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Multi-unit property sales see double-digit growth
by Francesca Krakue • 10 May 2016
New home sales surged in March following a sharp decline in February, bolstered by strong growth in multi-unit sales. READ MORE

ANZ reviewing brokers over mortgage documents
by James Mitchell • 9 May 2016
ANZ has confirmed the bank is reviewing a number of brokers after identifying issues with income documentation for... READ MORE

Commission model ‘deters’ full-time brokers
by Huntley Mitchell • 9 May 2016
A top young broker believes the industry’s commission model “deters” full-time brokers, while an elite business... READ MORE
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AMP makes rate changes
by Huntley Mitchell • 9 May 2016
AMP Bank has joined other lenders in reducing the standard variable rate (SVR) across its home loan products following... READ MORE
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Industry body unveils new marketing platform
by Emma Ryan • 9 May 2016
The FBAA has unveiled a new toolkit designed to teach brokers the best ways to market their business. READ MORE
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Combined capital city home values surge
by Emma Ryan • 9 May 2016
Dwelling values have increased across all but two capital cities over the last 12 months, new research has revealed. READ MORE
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Business conditions and confidence slips
by Emma Ryan • 9 May 2016
Business conditions and business confidence both saw a decrease in April despite recording significant gains the month... READ MORE

Tighter credit has cooled broker loan growth, says NAB chief
by James Mitchell • 6 May 2016
NAB CEO Andrew Thorburn says tighter home lending criteria and recent pricing and policy changes have led to more... READ MORE
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Rate cut frenzy continues
by Huntley Mitchell • 6 May 2016
Three more lenders have announced reductions to the standard variable rate (SVR) on their home loan products, but not... READ MORE
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Owner-occupiers dominate housing credit growth
by Emma Ryan • 6 May 2016
New research has revealed that owner-occupiers outperformed the investor segment in March for housing credit growth. READ MORE
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Home building growth continues
by Huntley Mitchell • 6 May 2016
Fresh figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show new home building approvals rose again in March. READ MORE

Industry veteran launches new franchise group
by James Mitchell • 5 May 2016
One of the third-party channel’s most respected leaders has launched a new franchise operation for mortgage brokers. READ MORE

More banks follow suit with rate cuts
by Huntley Mitchell • 5 May 2016
Twelve lenders have now made reductions to their home loan rates following the Reserve Bank’s decision to lower the... READ MORE
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Bluestone sees strong growth in broker channel
by James Mitchell • 5 May 2016
Australian non-bank lender Bluestone Mortgages has successfully raised $200 million following strong demand from... READ MORE
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Budget will ‘greatly help’ borrowers
by Reporter • 5 May 2016
The FBAA has applauded Treasurer Scott Morrison’s maiden budget, saying it will relieve pressure for mortgage-holders... READ MORE
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Property taxes ‘rising at a rapid pace’
by Emma Ryan • 5 May 2016
The majority of state and local government taxation revenue is coming from the property market, new data by the... READ MORE
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Digital Marketing Boot Camp kicks off in Melbourne
by James Mitchell • 5 May 2016
The Adviser’s highly anticipated Digital Marketing Boot Camp has kicked off, with Victorian brokers the first... READ MORE