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Listed lender launches innovative product
by Emma Ryan • 16 Dec 2015
An ASX-listed lender has announced the launch of a new mortgage product with increased flexibility that removes the... READ MORE
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ASIC wants life insurers to reveal policy details
by Reporter • 16 Dec 2015
The regulator has released a consultation paper seeking feedback on proposals it hopes to add to the life insurance... READ MORE
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Melbourne auction market continues to outpace Sydney
by Reporter • 16 Dec 2015
Melbourne’s auction market has now outperformed Sydney’s for the 10th consecutive week. READ MORE

Broker group acquires $500 million loan book
by Emma Ryan • 15 Dec 2015
A Perth-based brokerage has purchased a residential loan book worth more than half a billion dollars. READ MORE
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Bank begins accepting SMSF loan applications
by James Mitchell • 15 Dec 2015
One of Australia’s non-major banks has this week resumed lending to SMSF property investors. READ MORE
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Analysis: Google’s mortgage play
by James Mitchell • 15 Dec 2015
As tech giants continue to muscle in on the financial services space, what does the future hold for intermediaries? READ MORE
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MoneyQuest welcomes government verdict on pensioners
by Emma Ryan • 15 Dec 2015
MoneyQuest CEO Michael Russell has backed the federal government’s decision to not include the family home in the... READ MORE
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SMEs desperate for a trusted adviser: report
by James Mitchell • 15 Dec 2015
A new report on small businesses has focused on the “critical role” of a trusted adviser in the success of SMEs. READ MORE

Award-winning broker says fee for service increases loyalty
by Reporter • 14 Dec 2015
An award-winning broker has found that charging a fee for service has increased business loyalty and improved his... READ MORE
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Lessons from abroad: the UK broker market
by James Mitchell • 14 Dec 2015
In the UK, banks are becoming more and more reliant on brokers as a distribution channel following a raft of regulatory... READ MORE
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Home values increase across combined capital cities
by Emma Ryan • 14 Dec 2015
New research from CoreLogic RP Data has revealed that combined capital city home values have increased by 8.7 per cent... READ MORE
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Payday lending demand surges towards Christmas
by James Mitchell • 14 Dec 2015
New research from comparison website finder.com.au has revealed an alarming number of desperate Australians turning to... READ MORE
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Broker group shines light on retirement fears
by Emma Ryan • 14 Dec 2015
New research by Mortgage Choice has revealed that the vast majority of Australians are worried about their retirement... READ MORE

Lender cuts rates below 4%
by James Mitchell • 11 Dec 2015
A Queensland-based lender has announced a new discount offer on its home loan products. READ MORE
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Investor lending drops $2.1 billion

by James Mitchell • 11 Dec 2015
APRA’s wish to slow down investor credit growth has been granted and the cooling off looks set to continue. READ MORE
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NextGen.Net announces new interface for 2016
by Emma Ryan • 11 Dec 2015
Leading technology service provider NextGen.Net has delivered its latest innovation update presentation after... READ MORE
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More FHBs turning to Mum and Dad
by Emma Ryan • 11 Dec 2015
A new survey by RateCity has revealed that an increasing number of young people are relying on their parents to help... READ MORE
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Owner-occupied lending to cool in 2016
by Emma Ryan • 11 Dec 2015
The Housing Industry Association says recent rate hikes could dampen demand for owner-occupied housing finance. READ MORE

Lender records surge in Chinese borrower demand
by James Mitchell • 10 Dec 2015
An Australian non-bank lender says over a third of its loans are to Chinese borrowers for property development... READ MORE
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Top broker launches app connecting tenants and landlords
by Emma Ryan • 10 Dec 2015
N1 Finance has partnered with Seekahome to launch a new app that allows property owners to create free rental listings... READ MORE
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Financial literacy more important than ever: FBAA
by Emma Ryan • 10 Dec 2015
The FBAA has highlighted the importance for all Australians to achieve a higher level of financial literacy. READ MORE
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Fresh data shows stability in property market
by Nick Bendel • 10 Dec 2015
House price growth has exceeded inflation in all but one capital city during the past three years. READ MORE

ASIC bans Perth broker - Dec 2015
by James Mitchell • 9 Dec 2015
The corporate watchdog has banned a Perth-based finance broker from engaging in credit activities and providing... READ MORE

Broker platform inks lead deal with listed property group
by James Mitchell • 9 Dec 2015
Brokers stand to receive an onslaught of leads following the announcement of a strategic partnership between an... READ MORE
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Panos reveals the secret to constant lead generation
by James Mitchell • 9 Dec 2015
Real estate trainer and coach Tom Panos explains how agents and brokers can grow a successful business by following the... READ MORE