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Lender removes investor curbs as demand eases
by James Mitchell • 28 Jan 2016
An Australian mortgage lender has made changes to its home loan rates in an effort to shed some of the complexity that... READ MORE
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BOQ appoints new broker head

by Emma Ryan • 28 Jan 2016
BOQ has named a new general manager of third-party distribution as it prepares to launch a new line of mortgage... READ MORE
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Sterling Publishing set to launch new platform for SMSF trustees and...
by James Mitchell • 28 Jan 2016
Australia’s SMSF trustees and self-directed investors will soon have access to a new dedicated digital portal that... READ MORE
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Decline in home loan demand continues
by Huntley Mitchell • 28 Jan 2016
Demand for home loans dropped significantly for a second consecutive quarter, according to new research by Veda. READ MORE
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App for mortgage professionals receives global recognition
by Reporter • 28 Jan 2016
An app designed to make the loan application and settlement process easier for brokers has grabbed first place in the... READ MORE

Broker slams ‘misleading’ rate discounts
by Huntley Mitchell • 27 Jan 2016
A Perth-based broker has called for ASIC to increase its regulation of pricing across lenders’ home loan products to... READ MORE
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Non-majors to suffer if broker commissions are scrapped
by James Mitchell • 27 Jan 2016
One of the nation’s largest aggregation groups has told regulators that broker commissions are vital to a competitive... READ MORE
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'Front-loaded' fees rife among credit repair firms: ASIC
by James Mitchell • 27 Jan 2016
Australia’s debt management firms, which promise to clean up consumer credit reports, often charge ‘front-loaded’... READ MORE
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Investors divided on fixing loans
by Georgia Brown • 27 Jan 2016
Australian property investors are split over whether now is a good time to fix their loans, new research has revealed. READ MORE
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More brokers set to become 'China Ready'
by Emma Ryan • 27 Jan 2016
The chief executive officer of a global education provider has revealed that more brokers are signing up to enhance... READ MORE
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Scrapping commissions will have 'massively negative impact'
by Emma Ryan • 25 Jan 2016
The head of one of Australia’s largest aggregation groups has defended broker commissions amidst ASIC’s inquiry... READ MORE
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Aussie bolsters executive team
by James Mitchell • 25 Jan 2016
Aussie Home Loans has announced two key additions to its senior management team. READ MORE
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Govt reveals housing affordability options
by James Mitchell • 25 Jan 2016
One of the country’s most senior politicians has outlined a number of ways the government could improve housing... READ MORE
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Bank names new CEO
by James Mitchell • 25 Jan 2016
A non-major bank has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer. READ MORE
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Mortgage rates fall across all categories

by Staff reporter • 25 Jan 2016
A new report has revealed that average mortgage interest rates fell slightly in all categories during the December... READ MORE

Former CBA exec sparks commissions debate
by Adam Zuchetti & Emma Ryan • 22 Jan 2016
The former head of third-party at one of the major banks has suggested that broker commissions should be altered to... READ MORE
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Mortgage Choice smashes settlement record
by James Mitchell • 22 Jan 2016
One of Australia’s largest brokerages has recorded a new mortgage settlement milestone for the month of December. READ MORE
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Rising loan arrears to continue: S&P
by Huntley Mitchell • 22 Jan 2016
For the first time in six months, the portion of Australian housing loans in arrears has increased for prime and... READ MORE
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Multi-units drive decline in new home sales
by Huntley Mitchell • 22 Jan 2016
New home sales have declined for a third consecutive month, according to a new report by the Housing Industry... READ MORE
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Aussie ‘colours’ homes this Australia Day
by Francesca Krakue • 22 Jan 2016
This year, Aussie Home Loans’ The Colours of Home campaign will extend beyond a competition. READ MORE
John Kolenda

Finsure cracks $1bn milestone
by James Mitchell • 21 Jan 2016
One of Australia’s fastest growing aggregators recorded more than $1 billion in settlements in December 2015, less... READ MORE
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Brokers to rank Australia’s major banks
by Reporter • 21 Jan 2016
Mortgage brokers once again have the opportunity to drive third-party banking to new heights by providing their views... READ MORE
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Award-winning broker warns investors as challenges loom
by James Mitchell • 21 Jan 2016
An award-winning mortgage broker has urged investors to buy sooner rather than later, as future regulatory measures... READ MORE
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Panos to reveal lead generation strategies
by James Mitchell • 21 Jan 2016
Real estate trainer and coach Tom Panos is set to reveal practical strategies on how brokers can gain a competitive... READ MORE
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Home building hits record high: HIA
by Francesca Krakue • 21 Jan 2016
New home construction in Australia has seen one of its longest upcycles in history, according to the Housing Industry... READ MORE