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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
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Two capitals see sharp drop in rent prices
by Francesca Krakue • 11 Apr 2016
A new report has revealed that two capital cities are experiencing a year-on-year decline in rent prices for houses and... READ MORE

BOQ announces interest rate hikes
by Huntley Mitchell • 8 Apr 2016
Bank of Queensland (BOQ) will increase interest rates on its variable home loans for both owner-occupiers and investors... READ MORE
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New lender to rely on third-party channel
by Huntley Mitchell • 8 Apr 2016
Short-term lender Assetline says it has identified a “massively untapped area” in the SME market and believes that... READ MORE
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Brokers warned against offering unqualified advice
by James Mitchell • 8 Apr 2016
Brokers are being cautioned about offering unqualified advice that isn’t covered by their professional indemnity... READ MORE
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Australian debt reaches ‘historic highs’
by Emma Ryan • 8 Apr 2016
An analysis of data released by the Reserve Bank of Australia has revealed that household and housing debt to... READ MORE
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Business confidence continues to improve
by Emma Ryan • 8 Apr 2016
Business confidence saw another increase last month following stabilisation in the Australian share market throughout... READ MORE
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Award-winning broker recruits celebrity for TV campaign
by Jay Garcia • 7 Apr 2016
A Brisbane-based broker has invested $100,000 in a new TV campaign starring a well-known comedian as it looks to grow... READ MORE
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Submissions open for 2016 Australian Broking Awards
by Reporter • 7 Apr 2016
The Adviser is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2016 Australian Broking Awards are officially open. READ MORE
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Home buyers lose confidence
by Reporter • 7 Apr 2016
Confidence among home buyers has declined for the first time since March 2014, new research has revealed. READ MORE
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Investor credit growth surges
by Huntley Mitchell • 7 Apr 2016
Investor housing credit recorded its fastest growth rate in six months during February, according to new research. READ MORE
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Hobart leads capitals for property price growth
by Georgia Brown • 7 Apr 2016
Tasmania’s capital recorded significantly higher growth in dwelling values than any other capital city in the first... READ MORE

Broker admits to defrauding big four bank
by Huntley Mitchell • 6 Apr 2016
A former Queensland broker has admitted to eight charges of home loan fraud involving one of the major banks. READ MORE
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Real estate tech enhances mortgage lead generation
by Reporter • 6 Apr 2016
An Australian-developed marketing platform is helping brokers generate new home loan leads by breaking down the... READ MORE
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RBA decision highlights economy’s strength: Flavell

by Reporter • 6 Apr 2016
Mortgage Choice chief executive John Flavell believes the Reserve Bank will continue to hold the cash rate for some... READ MORE
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Home building growth returns
by Emma Ryan • 6 Apr 2016
New home building began recovering in February following a decline in January, according to data from the Australian... READ MORE
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Govt urged to help seniors downsize property
by Reporter • 6 Apr 2016
Fresh data has highlighted the need for new government policies to make the downsizing process easier for seniors,... READ MORE
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Reserve Bank reveals cash rate decision - 2016
by Reporter • 5 Apr 2016
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the outcome of its monthly board meeting. READ MORE

Brokers missing out on lead generation opportunities
by James Mitchell • 5 Apr 2016
Referral relationships between brokers and real estate agents remain underutilised, according to the heads of... READ MORE
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Refinancing outpaces property purchases for Aussie
by Reporter • 5 Apr 2016
Aussie Home Loans has seen more owner-occupiers refinance their mortgages than purchase property this financial year. READ MORE
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Banking hoax a warning to brokers: FBAA
by Huntley Mitchell • 5 Apr 2016
The recent case of a tradesman accused of falsely showing his bank balance to be nearly $600 million in credit... READ MORE