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Brokers open second office as settlements jump 31pc
by Nick Bendel • 6 Jan 2015
Aussie Home Loans has opened a second Townsville store after the first branch established itself as one of the best in... READ MORE
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New lending model poses threat and opportunity for brokers
by Nick Bendel • 5 Jan 2015
Peer-to-peer lending could help brokers write more loans in the short term – but it might also pose a threat to their... READ MORE
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Will a supermarket move into mortgages in 2015?
by Nick Bendel • 5 Jan 2015
One prominent third-party consultant has revealed that several "non-traditional brands" are "well-advanced" in their... READ MORE
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ACCC demands greater transparency from franchises
by Nick Bendel • 5 Jan 2015
Brokers and mortgage groups could be fined up to $51,000 under new franchising rules that took effect on January 1. READ MORE
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Year in review: 10 biggest stories of 2014
by Staff Reporter • 31 Dec 2014
We bid farewell to a dramatic year that included rate cuts, commission increases, financial scandal and the arrival of... READ MORE
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Foreign property investment forecast to increase in 2015
by Staff Reporter • 31 Dec 2014
Australia's recent free trade agreement with China is forecast to boost Chinese investment in local real estate – and... READ MORE
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Credit ombudsman increases compensation limit
by Staff Reporter • 31 Dec 2014
The Credit and Investments Ombudsman has announced an increase in the monetary compensation limit available to... READ MORE
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Big wins and big losses for ASX-listed mortgage firms
by Nick Bendel • 30 Dec 2014
Publicly listed industry firms outperformed the stock market in 2014, despite significant falls in the share price of... READ MORE
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Industry leaders forecast big changes in 2015
by Huntley Mitchell, Nick Bendel • 30 Dec 2014
Brokers have been told to expect new third-party banks, looser lending standards and more industry consolidation next... READ MORE
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Sydney commercial market 64 per cent cheaper than London
by Staff Reporter • 30 Dec 2014
Three Australian cities have been named among the top 50 most expensive office markets in the world, although they are... READ MORE
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Phoney broker jailed for $1.8m fraud
by Nick Bendel • 29 Dec 2014
A Melbourne lawyer will spend at least three years behind bars after conducting a five-year mortgage fraud involving... READ MORE
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Govt urged to take the lead on housing reform
by Huntley Mitchell, Nick Bendel • 29 Dec 2014
One community group has suggested innovative policies to help poorer people buy property, but doesn't want reform to... READ MORE
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More signs property market is slowing
by Staff Reporter • 29 Dec 2014
Just three of Australia's capital cities are expected to experience higher capital growth in 2015 than they have this... READ MORE
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'I've been keen on this role for many years': John Flavell
by Nick Bendel • 24 Dec 2014
Mortgage Choice's new chief executive has revealed that he first held discussions about succeeding Michael Russell in... READ MORE
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First home buyer habits could be 'recipe for disaster'
by Nick Bendel • 24 Dec 2014
Aggregators have voiced concerns about the spending and borrowing habits of Australia's next generation of property... READ MORE
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Aussie Home Loans gives back to community
by Staff Reporter • 24 Dec 2014
Aussie Home Loans will continue its 15-year tradition of feeding homeless people on Christmas Day. READ MORE
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Mortgage Choice reveals identity of new CEO
by Staff Reporter • 23 Dec 2014
One of the industry's biggest brokers has made a shock announcement just days before Christmas by unveiling a new chief... READ MORE
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Michael Russell says APRA action 'makes no sense'
by Nick Bendel • 23 Dec 2014
Mortgage Choice has warned that new rules on investor lending would pose serious risks to first home buyer numbers and... READ MORE
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Another lender makes December rate cut
by Nick Bendel • 23 Dec 2014
Macquarie Bank has reduced its full suite of fixed rates by up to 30 basis points. READ MORE
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Building society plans to become a bank
by Staff Reporter • 23 Dec 2014
Wide Bay Australia will seek shareholder approval to change its name to Auswide Bank at a general meeting on 20... READ MORE
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Real estate group announces mortgage broking play
by Nick Bendel • 22 Dec 2014
Hockingstuart has revealed plans to move into broking after opening three other diversified businesses in the past 12... READ MORE
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Banks call for immediate APRA action
by Staff Reporter • 22 Dec 2014
Australia's prudential regulator has been reminded that it doesn't need government approval to implement new banking... READ MORE
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First home buyer survey reveals surprising results
by Nick Bendel • 22 Dec 2014
Saving for a house deposit has become easier in almost every capital city during the past five years – with two... READ MORE
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'No underlying systemic issue' with valuations: ValEx
by Nick Bendel • 19 Dec 2014
ValEx has defended itself against industry attacks and revealed that less than one per cent of valuations get altered. READ MORE
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Aggregator reaches extraordinary milestone
by Staff Reporter • 19 Dec 2014
AFG has grown its loan book to $100 billion after recently celebrating 20 years in business. READ MORE