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Brokers reveal how AI is a ‘game changer’
by Adrian Suljanovic • 22 Jan 2024
With AI gaining more and more prominence, brokers have been utilising it in various ways to help their...READ MORE

Finsure takes court action against Revenue NSW
by Annie Kane • 19 Jan 2024
The major aggregator has launched action in the NSW Supreme Court against Revenue NSW regarding the application of... READ MORE

How brokers can adapt in the world of AI
by Malavika Santhebennur • 19 Jan 2024
A leading AI specialist has pushed brokers to engage in continuous learning to keep pace with technological changes,... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 15–19 January
by Adrian Suljanovic • 19 Jan 2024
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 19... READ MORE

‘Labyrinthine’ financial services legislation set to be...
by Reporter • 18 Jan 2024
Fifty-eight recommendations have been put forward to reform Australia’s “tortuous” financial services... READ MORE

Credit assessors urged to be more consistent

by Annie Kane • 18 Jan 2024
While sentiment with credit assessors is at record-high levels, brokers are urging lenders to have better consistency... READ MORE

What serviceability problems are clients facing?
by Adrian Suljanovic • 18 Jan 2024
High interest rates, cost-of-living pressures, and high serviceability buffers have hindered many borrowers from... READ MORE

AFG announces new executive appointment
by Reporter • 17 Jan 2024
The major aggregator has welcomed a new member to its executive team as it appoints its first chief people... READ MORE

Mortgagors still expect rates to rise: Westpac
by Adrian Suljanovic • 17 Jan 2024
While rate rise fears have eased in January, the major bank has noted that mortgage holders still maintain a... READ MORE

Major brokerage appoints its former CEO to board
by Annie Kane • 17 Jan 2024

Frank Ganis has joined the board of a major broking group, after having previously been its chief executive.

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Values-driven action can thwart anxiety, brokers told
by Malavika Santhebennur • 17 Jan 2024
Brokers who are clear about their values can move out of fear-driven action and embed a high-performance culture in... READ MORE

Home loan complaints rose 17 per cent in 2023
by Annie Kane • 16 Jan 2024

Mortgage complaints rose by nearly a fifth in the last calendar year, according to new data.

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Intervention order on short-term credit contracts extended
by Reporter • 16 Jan 2024

ASIC has extended its product intervention orders on short-term and continuing credit contracts until 2032.

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Applications open for Housing Australia Future Fund finance
by Reporter • 16 Jan 2024
Those wishing to access funding to bring online social and affordable housing projects can now apply via Housing... READ MORE

Broker clients on the lookout for ‘alternative loans’: Salt&Lime
by Adrian Suljanovic • 15 Jan 2024

The debt consolidation lender has found that clients are seeking alternate lending on the back of new research.

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Cyber risk ‘top challenge’ for businesses: KPMG
by Reporter • 15 Jan 2024
Business leaders are the most concerned about cyber risks and issues around recruitment and staff retention for the... READ MORE

40% of home owners intend on selling within 5 years
by Reporter • 15 Jan 2024
Almost 40 per cent of Australian home owners are reportedly planning to sell a property within the next five years,... READ MORE

Inflation data may point to earlier rate cuts: Brokers

by Adrian Suljanovic • 12 Jan 2024

The RBA may push forward its timetable for rate cuts on the back of the latest CPI data, brokers have said.

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‘Strong interest’ in commercial lending upskilling: Marketplace...
by Adrian Suljanovic • 12 Jan 2024
The financial services provider has found a keen interest among mortgage brokers in education and upskilling within... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 8–12 January
by Adrian Suljanovic • 12 Jan 2024
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 12... READ MORE

‘Positive correlation’ between mortgage confidence and broker...
by Adrian Suljanovic • 11 Jan 2024

A survey has found higher levels of confidence among property owners who have used a mortgage broker.

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Will 2024 see more borrowers enter the property market?
by Reporter • 11 Jan 2024
From rate cuts to construction levels, 2024 will bring a mix of good and bad news, according to an industry... READ MORE

Stamp duty ‘stifles housing mobility’: REIQ
by Reporter • 11 Jan 2024

There has been a new call to uplift the stamp duty concession threshold rates in the Sunshine State.

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Time to save for house deposit soars: PEXA
by Adrian Suljanovic • 10 Jan 2024
Prospective home owners are required to work at least two years longer to be able to afford a house deposit, PEXA... READ MORE

53% of home buyers willing to take on higher mortgage
by Reporter • 10 Jan 2024
Surprising new research has found that one in two Australians would choose to take on a steeper interest rate if it... READ MORE

Property prices to slump in 2024: Economist
by Reporter • 10 Jan 2024

The non-major bank economist has said house prices are expected to fall from their recent peaks in 2024.

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26k helped by Home Guarantee Scheme: Minister
by Adrian Suljanovic • 9 Jan 2024
The Albanese government’s expanded Home Guarantee Scheme has assisted over 26,000 people into home ownership in its... READ MORE

How much did house prices by in 2023?

by Adrian Suljanovic • 9 Jan 2024

CoreLogic and PropTrack have revealed how much home values increased throughout 2023.

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Interest-free loans offered to overcome building delays: WA government
by Reporter • 9 Jan 2024
The Western Australian government will offer interest-free loans to help residential builders complete projects that... READ MORE

What are brokers going to be focusing on in 2024?
by Annie Kane • 8 Jan 2024

With a new year providing fresh opportunities, we ask brokers what they’re prioritising this year.

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