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Further rate cuts on the cards: Westpac
by James Mitchell • 19 Mar 2015
One of the big four's senior economists is confident the cash rate will change over the next two months after analysing... READ MORE
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Lender partners with FBAA to offer broker training
by Emma Ryan • 19 Mar 2015
Chifley Securities has joined forces with the FBAA to offer Australian brokers advanced commercial education and... READ MORE
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Report identifies gap in SME market for brokers
by Staff reporter • 19 Mar 2015
A new study has revealed that brokers are well placed to fill a critical gap in the growing SME space. READ MORE
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Adelaide and Melbourne lead the way for vendor growth
by Staff reporter • 19 Mar 2015
Only two capital cities experienced increases in both house and unit sales during 2014, new data has revealed. READ MORE
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Federal court to rule on mortgage repayment strategy
by Nick Bendel, Huntley Mitchell • 18 Mar 2015
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched legal action against a property company that... READ MORE
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ASIC cracks down on lenders
by Staff reporter • 18 Mar 2015
The corporate watchdog has released a new report which has found that payday lenders must improve compliance with... READ MORE
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Lender welcomes another BDM
by Staff reporter • 18 Mar 2015
Bluestone Mortgages has bolstered its support for brokers by announcing the appointment of Peter Summerton as its South... READ MORE
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Average mortgage jumps 10.5pc for first home buyers
by Staff reporter • 18 Mar 2015
First home buyer numbers have climbed substantially over the past year despite a decline over the past month. READ MORE
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Canberra named most liveable city

by Staff reporter • 18 Mar 2015
Canberra is the best location for people looking to buy a property and still maintain an adequate disposable income,... READ MORE
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Pepper dominates Non-Bank Lending Awards
by Huntley Mitchell • 17 Mar 2015
The best non-bank lenders in Australia’s third-party channel have been recognised in The Adviser’s Non-Bank Lending... READ MORE
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AFM merges with non-bank
by Staff reporter • 17 Mar 2015
Australian First Mortgage has announced it will merge with a Queensland-based non-bank lender. READ MORE
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Don’t be afraid of risk, says aggregator
by Huntley Mitchell • 17 Mar 2015
The director of a boutique aggregator believes brokers should not be put off from offering risk insurance because it... READ MORE
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First home buyer plan could do more harm than good
by Nick Bendel • 17 Mar 2015
Two property groups have expressed divided opinions surrounding a government proposal to let young buyers use their... READ MORE
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More evidence emerges of slowing housing market
by Staff reporter • 17 Mar 2015
Five of Australia’s capital cities posted declines in house or unit prices during 2014, new research has revealed. READ MORE
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Aussie announces new CEO
by Staff reporter • 16 Mar 2015
Aussie has announced the appointment of James Symond as its new chief executive, effective immediately. READ MORE
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Best Customer Service (office): Otto Dargan - Home Loan Experts
by Reporter • 16 Mar 2015
2015 Better Business Awards - NSW This award recognises the brokerage (office) that has delivered the best customer... READ MORE
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Best Independent Office: (5 or more brokers) - Theo Chambers & Alex...
by Reporter • 16 Mar 2015
  This award recognises the most successful office, with five or more brokers, in each state for FY2013/14 and is... READ MORE
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Best Residential Broker: Eric Cui - Alliance Mortgage Solution
by Reporter • 16 Mar 2015
This award recognises the top performing residential broker for FY2013/14 in each state and is open to all brokers that... READ MORE
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Best Newcomer: Shahin Afarin - Elite Property Finance
by Reporter • 16 Mar 2015
  This award recognises the leading newcomer in each state for FY2013/14 and is open to all residential mortgages... READ MORE
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Best Aggregator BDM: Fiona Brown - Connective
by Reporter • 16 Mar 2015
2015 Better Business Awards - NSW The role of the aggregator BDM is twofold: support existing brokers to facilitate... READ MORE
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Best New Office: Donald Tang - Alliance Mortgage Solutions
by Reporter • 16 Mar 2015
2015 Better Business Awards - NSW This award recognises the most successful new office in each state for FY2013/14 and... READ MORE
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Best Branded Office: Ross Le Quesne - Aussie Parramatta
by Reporter • 16 Mar 2015
This award recognises the most successful branded office, in each state for FY2013/14 and is open to all residential... READ MORE
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Best Loan Administrator: Alison Crouch - Aussie Parramatta
by Reporter • 16 Mar 2015
2015 Better Business Awards - NSW Often the unsung hero of any mortgage business, this award recognises the loan... READ MORE
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Rising Star: Conrad Turnbull - Flag Property Investment Services
by Reporter • 16 Mar 2015
The Rising Star award recognises tomorrows leader the professional that will play an integral role in the development... READ MORE
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Best Lender BDM (non-bank): Justin Dale - Pepper
by Reporter • 16 Mar 2015
2015 Better Business Awards - NSW The lender BDM plays a key role in connecting brokers with products and assisting the... READ MORE