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Lender identifies lucrative gap in the market
by James Mitchell • 12 Nov 2015
A leading specialist lender has just wrapped up a national roadshow during which the group educated hundreds of brokers... READ MORE
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Home loan demand rises further
by Huntley Mitchell • 12 Nov 2015
Demand for housing finance continues to grow, according to fresh figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics... READ MORE
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Last chance for Better Business Award submissions
by Reporter • 12 Nov 2015
Only one day remains to get your entries in for the 2016 Better Business Awards to stand out from the crowd by being... READ MORE

Brokers the ‘cornerstone’ of new entrant's mortgage strategy

by James Mitchell • 11 Nov 2015
An Australian real estate listings group with international operations says brokers will play a critical role in its... READ MORE
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Industry loses founding icon
by • 11 Nov 2015
Veterans of the third-party channel have come together to pay their respects following the loss of one of the founding... READ MORE
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Commission clawbacks to continue, says MFAA
by Reporter • 11 Nov 2015
The MFAA says commission clawbacks are a part of business and that it is not reasonable for brokers to expect them to... READ MORE
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Nobel Laureate to headline major international finance conference
by Reporter • 11 Nov 2015
Stanford University’s world-renowned Nobel Laureate Professor Myron Scholes has been confirmed as a keynote speaker... READ MORE

ASIC bans Brisbane mortgage broker
by James Mitchell • 10 Nov 2015
ASIC has permanently banned a Queensland-based home loan broker from engaging in credit activities and providing... READ MORE

New valuation rules scrapped after industry ‘kerfuffle’
by James Mitchell • 10 Nov 2015
The Australian Property Institute has withdrawn its recently introduced standing instructions for off-the-plan property... READ MORE
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Young Broker of the Year revealed - Nov 2015
by James Mitchell • 10 Nov 2015
Over 200 brokers and industry leaders gathered in Sydney on Friday night to celebrate the success of the broking... READ MORE
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Australians overpaying for home loans
by James Mitchell • 10 Nov 2015
Australian consumers are failing to realise that they are “overpaying” their mortgages, according to disruptive... READ MORE
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More borrowers looking to refinance: Aussie
by Huntley Mitchell • 10 Nov 2015
Aussie Home Loans experienced a significant jump in demand for mortgage refinance over the last three months, and... READ MORE
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Conference attendees in the running for $40,000 prize
by Reporter • 10 Nov 2015
The FBAA has teamed up with a leading non-bank lender to give away a brand new car to one lucky attendee at its annual... READ MORE

Firstmac exits wholesale funding
by • 9 Nov 2015
In a sign of the intense competition gripping the wholesale lending space, a Queensland-based lender has announced its... READ MORE
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CUA chief says demand for home loans is slowing
by James Mitchell • 9 Nov 2015
The chief executive of Australia’s largest customer-owned financial institution has observed a ‘dampening of... READ MORE
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Better Business Summit 2016 agenda revealed
by James Mitchell • 9 Nov 2015
Brokers will sharpen their business skills at the 2016 Better Business Summit where they’ll learn fresh strategies... READ MORE
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Fixed-rate demand continues to decline
by Huntley Mitchell • 9 Nov 2015
After hitting a four-year low in September, demand for fixed-rate home loans has fallen further. READ MORE
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Property sector growth to soften, report finds
by Huntley Mitchell • 9 Nov 2015
Australia’s property sector is unlikely to continue providing strong construction and price growth in the coming... READ MORE
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Heritage Bank makes multiple rate changes
by James Mitchell • 6 Nov 2015
Heritage Bank has cut rates on a number of its variable home loan products. READ MORE
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Liberty goes direct to consumers with new image
by James Mitchell • 6 Nov 2015
Liberty Financial has launched a direct-to-consumer branding and advertising campaign in a strategic move to support... READ MORE
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Will you be a multi-award winning broker in 2016?
by James Mitchell • 6 Nov 2015
Mortgage brokers could be in for multiple wins at the 2016 Better Business Awards if the outcome of this year’s event... READ MORE
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Big four lag in home loan satisfaction
by Huntley Mitchell • 6 Nov 2015
Non-major banks have outpaced the majors for home loan customer satisfaction in the six months to September, new... READ MORE
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FBAA warns on financial literacy schemes
by Huntley Mitchell • 6 Nov 2015
The FBAA has warned regulators that any push towards a broad-based financial literacy program for borrowers will not... READ MORE

CUA announces variable rate below 4%
by James Mitchell • 5 Nov 2015
Australia’s largest customer-owned financial services provider has announced an interest rate cut of 14 basis points... READ MORE
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Better Business Awards submissions closing soon
by Emma Ryan • 5 Nov 2015
Submissions for The Adviser’s 2016 Better Business Awards will close on 13 November so be sure to get your entries in... READ MORE