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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
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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. READ MORE
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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
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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. READ MORE
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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
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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
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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. READ MORE
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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
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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More than half of mortgage broking websites face becoming outdated after Google announced it will be changing the way...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
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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
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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
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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
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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 business. READ MORE
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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
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Regional bank reduces rates
by Staff reporter • 14 Apr 2015
Suncorp Bank has announced rate cuts across its suite of fixed-rate home loans. READ MORE
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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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Melbourne market rebounds after rate cut
by Staff reporter • 14 Apr 2015
Melbourne’s auction clearance rates have risen dramatically since the Reserve Bank cut the official cash rate in... READ MORE
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Economist predicts turbulent times ahead
by Staff reporter • 14 Apr 2015
AMP Capital chief economist Shane Oliver has forecast a "messy" residential property outlook for the next five to 10... READ MORE
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Lawyer jailed for false mortgage documents
by Stefanie Garber • 13 Apr 2015
A Victorian lawyer who stole almost $5 million from his clients by creating false mortgage documents has been sentenced... READ MORE
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Digital initiative engages brokers
by Staff reporter • 13 Apr 2015
Firstmac has attracted 650 brokers to its new video series that shows brokers how to make money using digital... READ MORE
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Housing slowdown confirmed by latest mortgage stats
by Staff reporter • 13 Apr 2015
Fresh lending figures reveal there has been minimal growth in owner-occupier mortgage numbers over the past year. READ MORE
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Mortgage firm dishes out 50k for underprivileged
by Staff reporter • 13 Apr 2015
An ASX-listed mortgage firm has raised over $50,000 for a disadvantaged community at its annual conference. READ MORE
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Broker writes $11.2m in five months, thanks to LinkedIn
by Huntley Mitchell • 10 Apr 2015
One young finance broker is using social media so effectively he is winning millions of dollars in business. READ MORE
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Nominations open for Australia’s top brokerages
by Huntley Mitchell • 10 Apr 2015
Australian broker groups once again have the opportunity to be officially recognised among the nation’s best... READ MORE
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Bank to offer cash rewards for home loans
by Staff reporter • 10 Apr 2015
One bank will become the first in Australia to reward borrowers with cash in return for repayments on their home... READ MORE