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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
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RBA to hold cash rate
by Emma Ryan • 5 Apr 2016
The vast majority of experts have predicted that the Reserve Bank will keep the cash rate unchanged at today’s... READ MORE
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Study finds link between financial and physical fitness
by Tim Stewart • 5 Apr 2016
Australians who rate themselves as physically fit are more likely to consider themselves financially literate, new... READ MORE
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All prime mortgages ‘pretty much the same’, says broker
by James Mitchell • 4 Apr 2016
A veteran mortgage broker says strong communication skills and a quality service offering are critical in a market... READ MORE
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Banks under pressure to raise rates
by Emma Ryan • 4 Apr 2016
The rising cost of funds and ongoing regulatory changes are creating “the perfect storm” for banks to begin raising... READ MORE
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AFG makes two key appointments
by Emma Ryan • 4 Apr 2016
Mortgage aggregator AFG has announced the appointment of two new directors to its board. READ MORE
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Falling home sales point to property down cycle
by Emma Ryan • 4 Apr 2016
A new report by the Housing Industry Association has revealed that the proportion of new home sales has fallen and... READ MORE
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Apartment supply at record levels for Melbourne’s inner suburbs
by Jack Needham • 4 Apr 2016
A new report has revealed the key demographics driving demand in Melbourne’s inner-city apartment sector, confirming... READ MORE
Mark Woolnough

Brokers write 90% of ING Direct’s mortgages
by Huntley Mitchell • 1 Apr 2016
ING Direct Australia has attributed much of its double-digit growth in branded mortgages to brokers, while the bank’s... READ MORE
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ANZ tightens lending criteria
by James Mitchell • 1 Apr 2016
ANZ has announced a raft of changes to its home lending criteria including serviceability assessments and foreign... READ MORE
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More rates hikes coming, says industry boss
by Reporter • 1 Apr 2016
Rising funding costs are likely to force the major banks to once again raise their home loan rates, according to an... READ MORE
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Apartment boom to leave unprecedented legacy
by Reporter • 1 Apr 2016
A leading real estate figure has issued a warning over the apartment boom in Australia’s largest city, arguing that... READ MORE
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SME funder rebrands, upgrades platform
by Reporter • 1 Apr 2016
A cash flow funder that specialises in financing SMEs has unveiled its new brand and website, as well as a significant... READ MORE
Jon Denovan

Lawyer warns against FOFA-style reforms in broking
by James Mitchell • 31 Mar 2016
A top lawyer has warned that scrapping broker commissions and implementing a fee-for-service model would be a... READ MORE
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Broker refi boom not driven by commission: JP Morgan
by James Mitchell • 31 Mar 2016
Big changes in the Australian mortgage market mean brokers are legitimately providing a value proposition to refinance... READ MORE
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AMP Bank blacklists over 140 suburbs
by Reporter • 31 Mar 2016
The leaking of a confidential report kept by AMP Bank has revealed the suburbs it deems to be most at risk, with a... READ MORE
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Govt urged to step up alt-fi involvement
by Reporter • 31 Mar 2016
Industry figures have called upon the government to increase its involvement in the alternative finance (alt-fi) sector... READ MORE
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Vacancy rates and rent prices on the rise
by Reporter • 31 Mar 2016
New figures have revealed that while weekly rents have increased, national vacancy rates appear slightly above the... READ MORE

Brokers are what banks ‘pretend to be’, says CEO
by James Mitchell • 30 Mar 2016
The head of a major mortgage aggregator says brokers are dominating the Australian mortgage market by integrating... READ MORE
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Victorian man banned from credit activities
by James Mitchell • 30 Mar 2016
ASIC has permanently banned a Victorian man from providing financial services and engaging in credit activities. READ MORE
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Major brokerage's advice arm sees first profit
by Emma Ryan • 30 Mar 2016
An ASX-listed broking group has delivered a strong growth trajectory for its financial planning arm after announcing... READ MORE
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Loan arrears climb further
by Emma Ryan • 30 Mar 2016
A new report has revealed that the proportion of Australian housing loans in arrears has increased for prime and... READ MORE
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Australia's housing shortage ‘significant’: ANZ
by Emma Ryan • 30 Mar 2016
Australia remains in the midst of a housing shortage, according to new data by ANZ Research. READ MORE