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Australia’s top brokerage revealed
by Huntley Mitchell & James Mitchell • 29 Jun 2015
The country’s number one brokerage has attributed its success to its recognisable branding and its diversified... READ MORE
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ThinCats plans to expand broker numbers
by Huntley Mitchell & Adam Zuchetti • 29 Jun 2015
A prominent peer-to-peer lender is actively seeking to expand its broker numbers through direct trade investment in the... READ MORE
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LJ Hooker Home Loans makes key appointment
by Reporter • 29 Jun 2015
LJ Hooker Home Loans has announced the appointment of a specialist recruitment manager. READ MORE
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SMEs offered tips as end of financial year looms
by Reporter • 29 Jun 2015
Tax accounting firm H&R Block has released tips for small businesses in the lead-up to the end of the financial... READ MORE

Defrauded WA broker points finger at ASIC
by Emma Ryan • 26 Jun 2015
The owner of a Western Australia brokerage has suggested that the ASIC register is making it easier for online scammers... READ MORE
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Sydney and Melbourne set for major slowdown: NAB
by Reporter • 26 Jun 2015
New forecasts suggest property price growth is about to slow significantly, which may cool the recent housing bubble... READ MORE
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Debt facility extension strengthens eChoice-Domain partnership
by Reporter • 26 Jun 2015
Mortgage aggregation group eChoice said the two-year extension of its $58.4 million senior debt facility has allowed it... READ MORE
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FBAA recruitment campaign attracts over 1,000 students
by Reporter • 26 Jun 2015
The FBAA has labelled its campaign to recruit young talent “a big winner” after processing more than 1,000 student... READ MORE
John Flavell

Flavell questions govt home ownership inquiry
by Reporter • 25 Jun 2015
Mortgage Choice CEO John Flavell has hit out at the lack of industry consultation in the lead-up to the federal... READ MORE
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Reserve Bank has added 1pc to house values: report
by Reporter • 25 Jun 2015
Interest rate cuts in February and May have added about $8,000 to house prices in Sydney and Melbourne, according to... READ MORE
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Stamp duty increases 695pc in past 20 years
by Reporter • 25 Jun 2015
Property buyers around Australia have suffered colossal increases in stamp duty over the past two decades. READ MORE
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Step away from interest-only loans, says Smartline
by Reporter • 25 Jun 2015
Brokers should educate clients on the benefits of switching loans to take advantage of the record-low interest rate... READ MORE

NSW govt expects stamp duty revenue decline
by • 24 Jun 2015
Yesterday’s NSW state budget has forecast an easing in residential transfer duty growth, having grown an estimated 20... READ MORE
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Aussie recruits 1,000th broker
by Reporter • 24 Jun 2015
Aussie Home Loans has achieved a significant milestone by recruiting its 1,000th mortgage broker. READ MORE
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Investor lending crackdown fails to cool auction fever
by Reporter • 24 Jun 2015
Auction clearance rates have surpassed 80 per cent for the eighth consecutive weekend in Sydney and sixth weekend in a... READ MORE
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Research finds financial vulnerability in Aussie households
by Reporter • 24 Jun 2015
Almost half of all Australian households are dangerously exposed to financial shocks despite historically low interest... READ MORE

Online scammers defraud brokerage
by Reporter • 23 Jun 2015
The Western Australian government has warned brokers of online scamming after a brokerage and its customers were... READ MORE
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Auswide Bank announces record-low rate
by Reporter • 23 Jun 2015
Auswide Bank has launched a new variable home loan interest rate of 3.99 per cent – the lowest-ever home loan rate... READ MORE
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FBAA highlights ‘dirty money’ issue
by Reporter • 23 Jun 2015
The FBAA has been in talks with the federal government as concerns continue to rise around money being laundered in the... READ MORE
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SMEs capitalise on new revenue stream
by Reporter • 23 Jun 2015
Small businesses are increasing their engagement with equipment finance providers, according to new research by East... READ MORE
Mark Haron

Investor crackdown ‘a small thing’ compared to GFC
by Huntley Mitchell • 22 Jun 2015
APRA’s investor lending squeeze is minor compared to some of the other big challenges the broking industry has... READ MORE
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Borrowers to recognise brokers with new awards
by Reporter • 22 Jun 2015
Property investors across the country are set to vote for their favourite mortgage broker, as part of a new national... READ MORE
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Lobby group warns of 'dangerous' negative gearing cuts
by Reporter • 22 Jun 2015
The Property Council of Australia says scrapping negative gearing is an ill-conceived policy that would hurt poorer... READ MORE
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Reducing debt the top priority for mortgage holders
by Reporter • 22 Jun 2015
Most mortgagees will use falling interest rates to repay their home loan faster rather than spend the extra savings,... READ MORE
Peter White

Spruikers not brokers ‘creating the problem’ with SMSFs
by Huntley Mitchell • 19 Jun 2015
Trouble in the SMSF sector should be blamed on spruikers rather than brokers or lenders, one prominent industry figure... READ MORE