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Sydney helps lift national property prices

by Reporter • 14 Jun 2016
A new report shows Australia's housing market has improved thanks to strong gains and auction results in...READ MORE

ME slashes rates for investors

by James Mitchell & Huntley Mitchell • 10 Jun 2016
ME has made significant rate cuts of up to 40 basis points on a range of variable mortgage products, following pricing... READ MORE

Aussie responds to case of home loan fraud

by Francesca Krakue • 10 Jun 2016
Aussie Home Loans says no customers were affected financially in a $2.7 million mortgage fraud case involving one... READ MORE

Vow bolsters broker commitment with strategic partnership

by Emma Ryan • 10 Jun 2016
Vow Financial has announced a new partnership that will provide small business lending solutions to the third-party... READ MORE

FBAA defends brokers against negative media coverage

by Huntley Mitchell • 10 Jun 2016
The FBAA has committed to doing more to inform the public and journalists about the benefits of using brokers in the... READ MORE

Labor’s negative gearing model ‘dangerously misleading’

by Reporter • 10 Jun 2016
As the federal election draws closer, an industry lobby group for property investors has warned that the Labor... READ MORE

New breed of brokers tapping lucrative market

by James Mitchell • 9 Jun 2016
A group of new-to-industry brokers has found a key point of difference by specialising in an area of lending most... READ MORE

Bluestone announces rate cuts

by Huntley Mitchell • 9 Jun 2016
Bluestone Mortgages has made significant reductions on two of its home loan rates despite the Reserve Bank keeping the... READ MORE

Value of home loans written drops in April

by Francesca Krakue • 9 Jun 2016
Fresh figures released by the ABS show that the value of home loans in April was substantially lower than the prior... READ MORE

Government should commit to housing minister: HIA

by Francesca Krakue • 9 Jun 2016
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has called on the incoming government to appoint a dedicated federal cabinet... READ MORE

Former Aussie broker convicted of loan fraud

by Reporter • 8 Jun 2016
A former Aussie Home Loans mortgage broker has been convicted in a Brisbane court on eight charges relating to home... READ MORE

Banks to ‘raise rates after federal election’

by James Mitchell • 8 Jun 2016
One aggregator has warned that banks are likely to lift mortgage rates as a result of rising cost of funds and... READ MORE

ME imposes lending restrictions for foreigners

by Huntley Mitchell • 8 Jun 2016
ME is the latest bank to tighten its lending criteria for foreign buyers after recent moves by other non-majors as well... READ MORE

RBA cash rate decision ‘the right move’

by Emma Ryan • 8 Jun 2016
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to leave the official interest rate on hold at yesterday’s monthly board... READ MORE

Millennials pinching the pennies, says report

by Killian Plastow • 8 Jun 2016
Almost half of Australians in their 20s added to their savings in the March quarter, according to a new survey by a... READ MORE

Rental market’s biggest losers unveiled

by Reporter • 8 Jun 2016
New figures highlight the capital city suburbs that have experienced the biggest losses in weekly rents over the past... READ MORE

RBA reveals cash rate decision

by Reporter • 7 Jun 2016

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the decision of its monthly board meeting.

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Westpac announces major home lending changes

by James Mitchell • 7 Jun 2016
New parents will have their paid parental leave and return to work income recognised when they apply for a home loan,... READ MORE

Consumer-brokered mortgages the new distribution channel

by James Mitchell • 7 Jun 2016
Consumer-brokered home loans are the “next wave” of innovation, especially given the increasing number of online... READ MORE

Investors saving for years to buy property

by James Mitchell • 7 Jun 2016
Almost one-third of investors took more than four years to save the deposit for their investment property, Mortgage... READ MORE

Cash rate to hold, but not for long

by Huntley Mitchell • 7 Jun 2016
Experts unanimously agree that the Reserve Bank of Australia will leave the cash rate on hold today, but have forecast... READ MORE

SMEs missing out on digital chance

by • 7 Jun 2016
Small businesses are aware of digital opportunities for growth but are not fully embracing them, according to a digital... READ MORE

Brokers could lose lender incentives

by Huntley Mitchell • 6 Jun 2016
The FBAA has dismissed the possibility of broker commissions being scrapped as a result of ASIC’s review, but warns... READ MORE

Loan writer to pay back commissions

by Francesca Krakue • 6 Jun 2016
A Brisbane-based broker’s service guarantee promises to reimburse any upfront commission to his clients if they are... READ MORE

Tax refunds to ease mortgage strain

by Reporter • 6 Jun 2016
New research has revealed that Australians will spend more tax refund dollars this year on reducing their home loan and... READ MORE

Regional market outperforms capital for property price growth

by Reporter • 6 Jun 2016
One state’s regional suburbs are experiencing significantly stronger property price growth than its capital city... READ MORE

Multi-units boost home building growth

by Francesca Krakue • 6 Jun 2016
New dwelling approvals have recovered following signs of easing, according to new data by the Australian Bureau of... READ MORE

‘Very concerning’: lending curbs could spark housing downturn

by Georgia Brown • 3 Jun 2016
A new report has warned that property investors could be hit by a severe housing downturn if credit growth moves into... READ MORE

N1 Loans reveals real estate play

by Huntley Mitchell • 3 Jun 2016
ASX-listed mortgage broking business N1 Loans is set to launch a real estate arm as it looks to create a one-stop shop... READ MORE

Broker extends training program to address industry’s attrition rate

by Francesca Krakue • 3 Jun 2016
An experienced mortgage professional has extended her brokerage’s training program to provide ongoing support and... READ MORE
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