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Brokers help lender record 127% lift in settlements
by James Mitchell • 4 Feb 2016
An ASX-listed lender has credited mortgage brokers for helping the group achieve a 127 per cent increase in loan... READ MORE
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FBAA warns brokers of testing 2016
by Reporter • 4 Feb 2016
The FBAA has urged brokers to stay focused this year and not get caught up in the hype of possible regulatory changes... READ MORE
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FHBs and refinancers filling the investor void
by Emma Ryan • 4 Feb 2016
Fresh figures from Aussie Home Loans have revealed a drop in investor activity over the December quarter, but an uptake... READ MORE
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Melbourne leads for house price growth
by Reporter • 4 Feb 2016
Property prices are making double-digit gains in some parts of Australia and going backwards in other capital cities,... READ MORE
Mark Woolnough

Bank flags broker commission ‘challenges’
by James Mitchell • 3 Feb 2016
One of the largest lenders in the Australian mortgage market has spoken out about the challenges brokers face as... READ MORE
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NAB raises lending rates
by Huntley Mitchell • 3 Feb 2016
National Australia Bank has confirmed a number of interest rate changes to some of its lending products. READ MORE
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Major brokerage launches national campaign
by James Mitchell • 3 Feb 2016
One of Australia’s biggest branded brokerages has launched a national tactical marketing campaign across various... READ MORE
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Impact of foreign buyers limited

by Reporter • 3 Feb 2016
Chinese buyers are pushing up prices in Brisbane – but only in suburbs that already have a large Chinese presence. READ MORE
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Canberra trumps Sydney for auction sales
by Nick Bendel • 3 Feb 2016
The first big auction weekend of the year got off to a surprising start, with Sydney recording the fewest sales of the... READ MORE
Reserve Bank of Australia

Reserve Bank makes first rates decision of 2016
by Reporter • 2 Feb 2016
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the result of its monthly board meeting. READ MORE
Ray Hair

Listed lender launches new product
by James Mitchell • 2 Feb 2016
An ASX-listed mortgage provider has launched a new home loan product suitable both for PAYG and self-employed... READ MORE
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Teachers Mutual to speed up turnaround times
by Huntley Mitchell • 2 Feb 2016
Brokers are set to have it a whole lot easier when it comes to submitting loan applications with Teachers Mutual Bank. READ MORE
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Industry body praises 'important' broker event
by Emma Ryan • 2 Feb 2016
FBAA chief executive Peter White has explained the significance of ongoing education and training at a time of... READ MORE
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Cash rate to remain steady: RateCity
by Reporter • 2 Feb 2016
The Reserve Bank of Australia is tipped to leave the official cash rate on hold at today’s monthly board meeting. READ MORE
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Sydney property prices fall dramatically
by Nick Bendel • 2 Feb 2016
Sydney has experienced the sharpest quarterly declines in house and unit prices on record, according to new statistics... READ MORE
Mark Bouris

Brokers need to ‘change the way they think’, says Bouris
by James Mitchell • 1 Feb 2016
Industry pioneer Mark Bouris has spoken out about the challenges brokers face in the current market and how they need... READ MORE
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Last chance to rank the major banks
by Reporter • 1 Feb 2016
Brokers have just one more week to rank Australia’s big four banks and have their views heard in The Adviser’s... READ MORE
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Owner-occupiers to drive property demand
by Reporter • 1 Feb 2016
Demand for residential property is set to remain strong over the next 12 months despite signs of a decline, according... READ MORE
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Vow appoints new broker mentor
by Reporter • 1 Feb 2016
Vow Financial has announced the appointment of a national relationship manager for its new broker mentoring program. READ MORE
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Business confidence remains solid
by Francesca Krakue • 1 Feb 2016
NAB says business confidence is “encouragingly resilient and positive” despite recent market volatility and weak... READ MORE
Mark Haron

Broker commission reform could mirror insurance industry
by Huntley Mitchell • 29 Jan 2016
The head of a leading aggregation group says ASIC’s impending inquiry into broker commissions could lead down a... READ MORE
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Pepper extends discount offer
by James Mitchell • 29 Jan 2016
Pepper has extended its 50-basis-point reduction on mortgage risk fees for an additional month until 29 February 2016. READ MORE
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Vow unveils new mentoring program
by Emma Ryan • 29 Jan 2016
Vow Financial has announced the launch of its first internally independent mentoring program for new brokers. READ MORE
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Housing downturn poses 'major downside risk'

by James Mitchell • 29 Jan 2016
As consumer confidence falls and national housing activity passes its peak, one leading economist has expressed his... READ MORE
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Property prices hit record levels in one capital
by Nick Bendel • 29 Jan 2016
One capital city has established a new record median property price after strong growth over the final quarter of last... READ MORE