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Longer-term outlook uncertain for Aussie economy: NAB

by Francesca Krakue • 12 Aug 2016
Despite signs of steady recovery in non-mining activity, a recent survey has revealed that there are longer-term risks...READ MORE

Broker settles $22bn, opens 200th store

by James Mitchell • 11 Aug 2016
Australia’s largest mortgage brokerage has posted a record result for the 2015-2016 financial year and grown its... READ MORE

Major aggregator unveils cutting edge platform

by Francesca Krakue • 11 Aug 2016
Following a successful 10-week pilot, PLAN Australia has announced the full roll-out of a new digital platform to its... READ MORE

Non-bank slashes mortgage rates by up to 65 basis points

by James Mitchell • 11 Aug 2016
Following the Reserve Bank’s decision to cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points last week, a leading... READ MORE

More Aussie households predicting debt troubles

by Francesca Krakue • 11 Aug 2016
According to a recent household financial comfort report, the number of Australian households predicting debt... READ MORE

First home buyers return in droves

by James Mitchell • 10 Aug 2016
The proportion of first home buyers in the mortgage market hit a three-year high in June, according to the Australian... READ MORE

Major aggregator launches ‘game changing’ product

by James Mitchell • 10 Aug 2016
One of Australia’s largest aggregators announces the launch of an industry-first white label commercial offering in... READ MORE

Top non-major lenders revealed

by Tim Neary • 10 Aug 2016
The results from the 2016 Momentum Intelligence Third Party Lending Report: Non-major Banks are in, revealing the... READ MORE

Heritage Bank grows mortgage portfolio

by Reporter • 10 Aug 2016
Heritage Bank’s focus on growth in the six months to June this year has reportedly helped deliver a 7.1 per cent... READ MORE

Adelaide Bank fails to pass on full RBA rate cut

by Reporter • 10 Aug 2016
Adelaide Bank, the intermediary lending business of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited, has announced that it will... READ MORE

Younger generations face major money hurdles

by Francesca Krakue • 10 Aug 2016
A new survey has revealed that when it comes to achieving key life milestones, Gen X and Gen Y are experiencing more... READ MORE

Six lenders pass on full rate cut

by Francesca Krakue • 9 Aug 2016
Australia’s smaller banks have led the way with sharper pricing after six small lenders announced that they will pass... READ MORE

Relationship with ASIC ‘top priority’, says MFAA

by James Mitchell • 9 Aug 2016
The industry association says its ongoing search for a new CEO will not affect its “solid relationship” with ASIC... READ MORE

Mortgage managers to join forces

by James Mitchell • 9 Aug 2016
A Sydney-based mortgage manager and a Gold Coast non-bank lender will unite to form one group as the non-bank sector... READ MORE

Banking industry ‘welcomes’ government invitation

by Staff Reporter • 9 Aug 2016
The banking industry has welcomed the opportunity for the big four banks to appear annually before the House of... READ MORE

Broking group enters real estate market

by Francesca Krakue • 8 Aug 2016
New-to-industry broking franchise MoneyQuest has announced it is expanding its service portfolio to include buyer... READ MORE

Challenger banks cut home loan rates

by Francesca Krakue • 8 Aug 2016
More non-major banks have announced that they will reduce their lending rates following the RBA’s historic cash rate... READ MORE

Brokers to unlock productivity, retain clients and boost profit

by James Mitchell • 8 Aug 2016
A leading banking and finance executive will present to brokers across the country on how to boost productivity and... READ MORE

Fat-cat banks not bothered about customers’ plight, says broker...

by Tim Neary • 8 Aug 2016
The head of one of Australia’s largest brokerages has expressed frustration at some lenders putting shareholder... READ MORE

Non-majors reduce variable rates

by James Mitchell • 8 Aug 2016
Two non-major lenders have today announced that they will cut their variable home loan rates in light of the... READ MORE

Brokers in ‘unique position’ to benefit from fintech: CEOs

by James Mitchell • 5 Aug 2016
The heads of an Australian lending business and an industry association believe forward-thinking mortgage brokers are... READ MORE

Insurer makes broker-centric appointment

by Tim Neary • 5 Aug 2016
A specialty insurer has strengthened its business offering with the appointment of a new regional sales manager,... READ MORE

Strict legislation needed to clean ‘festering sore’ late fees

by Tim Neary • 5 Aug 2016
One of the industry’s most influential associations has criticised the ‘exorbitant’ charges and fees on late... READ MORE

Industry leader “bitterly disappointed” at big four banks

by Francesca Krakue • 4 Aug 2016
A broking industry body has criticised the major banks’ failure to fully pass on the RBA’s historic cash rate... READ MORE

Industry veteran to lead broker delegation to UK

by James Mitchell • 4 Aug 2016
One of the mortgage industry's most respected leaders has confirmed he will host the delegation of Australian mortgage... READ MORE

Non-majors lead the way with rate cuts

by Francesca Krakue • 4 Aug 2016
The Reserve Bank's decision to reduce the official cash rate to a record low of 1.50 per cent has sent a flurry of... READ MORE

Rents slide in capital cities, rise in regional areas

by Tim Neary • 4 Aug 2016
A recently released national market analysis shows rental income has fallen across the combined capital city markets in... READ MORE

Regional bank cuts home loan and small business rates

by James Mitchell • 3 Aug 2016
A non-major bank has joined a handful of lenders by today announcing it will reduce its standard variable home loan... READ MORE

Brokers the channel of choice for Branson's mortgage play

by James Mitchell • 3 Aug 2016
Sir Richard Branson’s local mortgage offering through Virgin Money Australia was built on thorough research of the... READ MORE

Big banks react to cash rate call

by James Mitchell • 3 Aug 2016
Three of the big four banks have reduced their variable mortgage rates but held back a fair chunk of the RBA's 25 basis... READ MORE
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