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Record-high rents set to keep rising
by Elyse Perrau • 22 Apr 2015
Rents in most capital cities remained at all-time highs over the March quarter, despite increased supply from investors...READ MORE
Rate cut looms as consumer confidence falls
by Staff reporter • 22 Apr 2015
Westpac has reported a decrease in consumer confidence, which the bank describes as “a disappointing... READ MORE
Broker strategy sees bank lift commissions
by Staff reporter • 21 Apr 2015
One bank has announced an increase in broker commissions as part of an overall revamp of its third-party service... READ MORE
Elite broker shares secrets of joining ‘top 1 per cent’
by Huntley Mitchell • 21 Apr 2015
One of the industry’s best brokers has created a new website to share his lead generation and social media... READ MORE
Rule changes 'would pull the rug' from Sydney market
by Nick Bendel • 21 Apr 2015
Sydney could be just one piece of new regulation away from experiencing a significant drop in property price... READ MORE
New home starts jump 17.9pc to record highs
by Staff reporter • 21 Apr 2015
A record level of home building during 2014 has been helped by a rise in apartment living.
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COBA calls for govt to focus on reform
by Staff reporter • 21 Apr 2015
The Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) is calling on the federal government to pursue the Financial System... READ MORE
Australia’s top major lender revealed
by Huntley Mitchell • 20 Apr 2015
Mortgage brokers have once again left their feedback on the products, service, technology and remuneration offered by... READ MORE
Real-time income checks to become a reality
by Staff reporter • 20 Apr 2015
A new automated loan tool could mean faster turnarounds for brokers and their clients.
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La Trobe appoints new executives
by Staff reporter • 20 Apr 2015
La Trobe has announced a string of changes to its senior executive team.
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Negative gearing debate ‘shrouded in myth’
by Elyse Perrau • 20 Apr 2015
A lobby group has attacked several “myths” surrounding negative gearing, including the widespread belief that... READ MORE
MFAA represents industry on regulation
by Staff reporter • 20 Apr 2015
The MFAA attended the federal government’s Regulator Performance Framework briefing last week to discuss key issues... READ MORE
Mortgage manager defends developer kickbacks
by Huntley Mitchell • 17 Apr 2015
The head of a mortgage management group has defended incentives paid by property developers to brokers after mainstream... READ MORE
Homeloans keeps rate cuts coming
by Staff reporter • 17 Apr 2015
Homeloans has announced its fourth rate cut in as many weeks, slashing prices on its speciality range of home loan... READ MORE
Property lobby reveals 5-point plan to boost affordability
by Staff reporter • 17 Apr 2015
State governments have been urged to address the “chronic undersupply” of housing if they want to make property... READ MORE
Non-major names new broker head
by Staff reporter • 17 Apr 2015
ME Bank has announced the appointment of Lino Pelaccia to the role of general manager of brokers.
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‘Know your clients’, says Sirianni
by Staff reporter • 17 Apr 2015
Smartline executive director Joe Sirianni says brokers should take the time to get to know their clients, to get the... READ MORE
Major bank doubles elite broker numbers
by James Mitchell • 16 Apr 2015
One of Australia’s major lenders has doubled the number of brokers in its elite segments over the past year.
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Regional brokers to be recognised at Australian Broking Awards
by Huntley Mitchell • 16 Apr 2015
The category line-up for The Adviser’s Australian Broking Awards has been expanded to reward top brokers who were... READ MORE
FBAA set to make CPD more accessible
by Staff reporter • 16 Apr 2015
The FBAA has signed a “landmark deal” with CPD platform CPDone in a bid to make professional development more... READ MORE
Business confidence picks up
by Staff reporter • 16 Apr 2015
The latest business survey by NAB Business shows conditions have improved throughout parts of Australia.
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Suncorp names new CEO
by Staff reporter • 16 Apr 2015
Suncorp Group this week announced the appointment of Michael Cameron to the position of group CEO and managing... READ MORE
Google change could leave broker websites behind
by Huntley Mitchell • 15 Apr 2015
More than half of mortgage broking websites face becoming outdated after Google announced it will be changing the way... READ MORE
Lender flags fraud concerns
by Staff reporter • 15 Apr 2015
Brokers and lenders need to be better equipped to prevent fraud as “deceptive applicants” become savvier, according... READ MORE
Coronis backs new housing data
by Staff reporter • 15 Apr 2015
The head of a Queensland property specialist has welcomed new data from the Housing Industry Association (HIA) that he... READ MORE
Former RAMS exec joins MyState
by Staff reporter • 15 Apr 2015
Former RAMS head of brand and marketing Chris Thornton has taken up a new role with Tasmanian-based lender MyState... READ MORE
Bank drops variable rates
by James Mitchell • 14 Apr 2015
One Australian lender has announced a 20 basis point reduction to all variable-rate home loans for new... READ MORE
Non-major reveals new rate under 4 pc
by Staff reporter • 14 Apr 2015
ME Bank has slashed interest rates for the lender's fixed home loan products in a bid to keep up with the record-low... READ MORE
Regional bank reduces rates
by Staff reporter • 14 Apr 2015
Suncorp Bank has announced rate cuts across its suite of fixed-rate home loans.
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Major aggregator announces new white-label partnerships
by James Mitchell • 14 Apr 2015
One of the mortgage broking industry’s largest aggregation groups has partnered with Macquarie and Advantedge to... READ MORE
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