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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

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
Brett McKeon

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