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Lender rate rises could nullify future RBA cuts: Kolenda
by • 7 Oct 2015
Future cash rate cuts by the Reserve Bank are likely to be negated by lenders who raise interest rates, according to...READ MORE
FHBs suffering greater mortgage stress
by • 7 Oct 2015
A new report has found that the number of first home buyers who experience mortgage stress has climbed drastically over... READ MORE
RBA reveals official cash rate
by • 6 Oct 2015
The Reserve Bank of Australia has revealed the result of its monthly board meeting.
READ MOREASIC bans convicted broker
by • 6 Oct 2015
ASIC has announced it has permanently banned a convicted mortgage broker from the credit and financial services... READ MORE
Brokers forced to look beyond banks, says CEO
by • 6 Oct 2015
The head of an ASX-listed non-bank lender is seeing a significant increase in broker-originated loans as the... READ MORE
Loan Market’s top broker opens Sydney branch
by • 6 Oct 2015
The newly-crowned number one broker for Loan Market has opened the group’s first suburban branch in New South... READ MORE
RBA to keep cash rate on hold: survey
by • 6 Oct 2015
Australia’s leading economists unanimously expect the Reserve Bank to leave the official cash rate on hold when it... READ MORE
New product helps brokers address an under-serviced market
by • 6 Oct 2015
An Australian non-bank lender has today launched a brand new product aimed at self-employed and small-business... READ MORE
Industry body won’t raise membership fees for two years
by • 6 Oct 2015
One of the mortgage broking industry’s peak bodies has vowed to keep membership fees steady for 24 months.
READ MORETeachers Mutual praises brokers for ‘national image’
by • 5 Oct 2015
Teachers Mutual Bank CEO Steve James has credited brokers for helping the bank achieve strong lending growth and... READ MORE
Connective bolsters executive team for retail offering
by • 5 Oct 2015
Connective has announced the appointment of two key personnel to drive the group’s new retail aggregation service,... READ MORE
Fixed-rate demand hits four-year low
by • 5 Oct 2015
Demand for fixed-rate home loans fell significantly last month, according to new research by Mortgage Choice.
READ MOREGovt considers reforms to protect property buyers
by • 5 Oct 2015
New South Wales has followed its underquoting reforms with a new set of proposals to protect off-the-plan... READ MORE
More home sales losing money
by • 5 Oct 2015
More homes are selling at a loss than last year, with vendors incurring a $66,000 deficit in the average loss-making... READ MORE
Auswide unveils new variable rate with offset feature
by • 2 Oct 2015
Auswide Bank has announced a fresh variable home loan rate to brokers for a limited time.
READ MOREING Direct to drive convergence of broking and planning
by • 2 Oct 2015
One of Australia’s largest mortgage lenders has appointed a new partnership manager to help promote the convergence... READ MORE
Two-tiered mortgage market here to stay
by • 2 Oct 2015
The majority of lenders will eventually adopt differential pricing for home loans after new Reserve Bank figures... READ MORE
Sydney and Melbourne now ‘extreme seller’s markets’
by • 2 Oct 2015
New mortgage data has revealed that buyers in Australia’s two major capitals have found life harder and... READ MORE
ASIC imposes licence conditions on national brokerage
by • 1 Oct 2015
ASIC has imposed conditions on a national finance brokerage’s Australian Credit Licence (ACL) following an... READ MORE
Liberty offers ‘free-thinking approach’ to investor loans
by • 1 Oct 2015
Liberty Financial has positioned itself as an alternative solution for property investors looking to continue growing... READ MORE
Broker group acquires equipment finance business
by • 1 Oct 2015
A Brisbane-based broker group has purchased a majority shareholding in Perth-based finance brokerage Allied Finance... READ MORE
Building approvals fall in August
by • 1 Oct 2015
Fresh figures have revealed that building approvals fell significantly in August following a rebound in July.
READ MOREAussie sees record rise in female brokers
by • 1 Oct 2015
Aussie Home Loans says it witnessed a record level of female brokers recruited to its retail channel during the last... READ MORE
Broker rejoins Loan Market
by • 1 Oct 2015
A Victorian broker has rejoined Loan Market to take advantage of the group's partnership with a leading real estate... READ MORE
Half of brokers not obtaining credit reports: Princeville
by • 30 Sep 2015
The business manager of an international credit repair group estimates that 50 per cent of mortgage brokers in... READ MORE
Broker unveils new networking initiative
by • 30 Sep 2015
A Melbourne broker is about to launch an event and platform designed to help young industry professionals find their... READ MORE
Liberty rolls out latest CPDone software
by • 30 Sep 2015
Liberty Network Services has become the latest broker group to roll out CPDone version 2.0 in an effort to provide... READ MORE
FAST chief sees bigger things for broker channel
by • 30 Sep 2015
FAST chief executive Brendan Wright explains how the aggregator’s diversified approach to lending is helping... READ MORE
New report identifies shifting buyer demographics
by • 30 Sep 2015
Families are increasingly opting for regional locations to combat Sydney’s rising lack of affordability, according to... READ MORE
Challenges loom as broker market share passes 50%
by • 29 Sep 2015
Mortgage brokers will soon be under significant pressure to stand out from the crowd as the growth of the third-party... READ MORE

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