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Rising risk of mortgage defaults
by Tamikah Bretzke • 1 Nov 2016
The proportion of Australian residential mortgages that are more than 30 days in arrears has risen to “the highest...READ MORE
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Median Sydney house prices now over $1.05m
by Reporter • 1 Nov 2016
The median asking price for homes in Sydney have surpassed the $1.05 million mark for the first time, new research has... READ MORE

Three more banks join online mortgage platform
by James Mitchell • 31 Oct 2016
A disruptive home loan platform that competes with brokers has signed up three new banks and will soon launch a new... READ MORE
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New breed of lender could provide a lifeline for broker clients
by James Mitchell • 31 Oct 2016
A reduced appetite from the big banks to fund developers is creating a new breed of lender happy to work with brokers... READ MORE
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Broking’s rising stars share their proudest achievements
by Francesca Krakue • 31 Oct 2016
Some of the industry’s most successful young brokers have discussed their biggest accomplishments and what they enjoy... READ MORE
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Cup Day rate decision a ‘close call’
by James Mitchell • 31 Oct 2016
One leading economist says the Reserve Bank will likely hold rates steady at its monthly board meeting on... READ MORE
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New home sales increase for second consecutive month
by Reporter • 31 Oct 2016
The number of total seasonally-adjusted new home sales increased by 3.8 per cent to 7,749 in September 2016, the second... READ MORE

Brokers write $5bn more for major bank
by Reporter • 28 Oct 2016
Big four bank NAB saw its broker loan book reach $88.2 billion in the year to September 2016, increasing by almost $5... READ MORE
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Lender sees surge in broker business ahead of merger
by James Mitchell • 28 Oct 2016
A leading mortgage lender has recorded a 21 per cent increase in branded mortgage settlements through the third-party... READ MORE
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New mortgage players to change pricing dynamics: Veda
by James Mitchell • 28 Oct 2016
The mortgage market could soon welcome new lenders offering an alternative to the major banks by using credit scores to... READ MORE
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Ambitious broker shares top business tips
by Francesca Krakue • 28 Oct 2016
A mortgage professional who has recently struck out on her own has offered some advice on how to successfully build a... READ MORE
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Consumer confidence drops to lowest level since May
by Francesca Krakue • 28 Oct 2016
New research has shown that consumer confidence fell sharply in the week ending 23 October, driven by a deterioration... READ MORE

Brokers expect more postcode crackdowns

by James Mitchell • 27 Oct 2016
Mortgage brokers are in no way shocked by tighter credit controls on certain suburbs announced by one major bank this... READ MORE
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Young brokers share top tips on succeeding in industry
by Francesca Krakue • 27 Oct 2016
The third-party channel’s most successful young brokers who made the 30 Under Thirty ranking for 2016 have... READ MORE
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APRA calls for more borrower details
by Reporter • 27 Oct 2016
Brokers could soon need to provide banks with more details on borrower’s incomes, expenses, requirements and... READ MORE
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Aggregator surpasses 1,000 broker milestone
by Reporter • 27 Oct 2016
A retail finance brokerage and mortgage aggregator has announced that it has recruited its 1,000th broker, less than... READ MORE
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Brokers look to property investment advice
by Reporter • 27 Oct 2016
A property investment industry association has said mortgage brokers are increasingly undertaking property investment... READ MORE

Major brokerage sees surge in refinancing deals
by Reporter • 26 Oct 2016
One of Australia’s leading mortgage brokerages has seen an 11 per cent rise in refinancing deals through the broker... READ MORE
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Brokers have their say on disruptive mortgage platforms
by James Mitchell • 26 Oct 2016
Mortgage brokers have the chance to voice their views about how new fintech players will change the mortgage industry... READ MORE
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1 in 3 FHBs save for more than 5 years for home deposit
by Reporter • 26 Oct 2016
Nearly a third of first-home buyers who purchased a property in the last two years saved for more than half a decade... READ MORE
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Aggregator offers brokers HR support
by Reporter • 26 Oct 2016
A leading aggregation group and a workplace relations service provider have partnered to offer brokers a... READ MORE
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Industry association to launch regional summit
by Reporter • 26 Oct 2016
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia has announced it will host a half-day summit in Tasmania to further its... READ MORE

UK broking giant to enter Australian market
by James Mitchell • 25 Oct 2016
One of Britain’s largest mortgage brokerages has revealed it will enter the Australian home loan market and begin... READ MORE
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Property group launches new service for brokers
by Reporter • 25 Oct 2016
A national property agency has announced the launch of an “industry-first” service providing rental appraisals to... READ MORE
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New fintech platform for ‘traditional mortgage brokers’
by Reporter • 25 Oct 2016
An online platform that links consumers to brokers is gaining traction in the industry, with high take-up from... READ MORE
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Bank launches loan calculator with lifestyle twist
by Reporter • 25 Oct 2016
A new tool that allows users to work out how much money they can borrow while maintaining their lifestyle has been... READ MORE

Brokers to deliver national growth plans for non-major bank
by James Mitchell • 24 Oct 2016
The chairman of a regional bank says mortgage brokers will play a central role in its growth strategy as it re-shapes... READ MORE
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New broker offering targets ‘underserved’ SMEs
by Tamikah Bretzke • 24 Oct 2016
A new product has been released that is said to help brokers address an “underserved market” by giving... READ MORE
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Non-bank lender launches website to track construction projects
by Reporter • 24 Oct 2016
A non-bank lender has launched a new platform that allows the builders, brokers, and borrowers involved in a... READ MORE
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Leading aggregator partners with Virgin Money
by Reporter • 24 Oct 2016
Mortgage brokers accredited with one of Australia’s largest national mortgage aggregation networks will be given... READ MORE
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