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Investors warned about looming risks

by reporter • 18 May 2016
Property investors have been cautioned that the next two years could present some serious problems for their...READ MORE

Brokers gain exclusive insight into state economy

by Huntley Mitchell • 18 May 2016
A select group of Loan Market brokers has received a valuable insight into the key economic drivers for NSW from the... READ MORE

ABA finalists revealed - June 2016

by Reporter • 17 May 2016
Finalists for the 2016 Australian Broking Awards have been revealed today as the broking industry gears up for the... READ MORE

ME announces more rate cuts

by Huntley Mitchell • 17 May 2016
Industry super fund-owned bank ME has made further reductions to three of its home loan rates, while a mortgage funder... READ MORE

NAB tightens lending criteria for non-residents

by Huntley Mitchell • 17 May 2016
National Australia Bank has followed the other three major banks in tightening its mortgage lending criteria for... READ MORE

Investors not to blame for affordability crisis

by Emma Ryan • 17 May 2016
Property investors have been unfairly caught in the crossfire amid the examination of the current housing... READ MORE

Industry veteran to join FBAA on national tour

by Reporter • 17 May 2016
A well-known mortgage lending veteran with more than 15 years’ experience in Australia and the UK is set to feature... READ MORE

Mortgage funder announces new rates

by James Mitchell • 16 May 2016

A mortgage funder has today unveiled new rates for its one, two, three and five-year fixed-rate home loans.

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Aggregator acquires broker network

by James Mitchell • 16 May 2016

A boutique aggregator has announced its acquisition of a Western Australia-based broking group.

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Two banks slash rates below 4%

by Huntley Mitchell • 16 May 2016
One non-major bank is now offering a fixed home loan rate below 4 per cent, while the other has reduced its variable... READ MORE

FBAA downplays mortgage fraud scandals

by Reporter • 16 May 2016
Mortgage fraud involving foreign investors is limited to a small section of the industry, and is not systemic and... READ MORE

One in five families assisting FHBs

by Emma Ryan • 16 May 2016
An increasing number of Australian households are providing financial assistance to help other family members buy their... READ MORE

YBR to hold consumer advice event

by Emma Ryan • 16 May 2016

Yellow Brick Road Wealth Management will host its fourth annual ‘Ask My Advice Day’ on Saturday 28 May.

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‘Lock up your loan writers’, warns industry boss

by James Mitchell • 13 May 2016
A leading industry figure has received an overwhelming number of enquiries from loan writers across the country looking... READ MORE

Investors return to property market

by Emma Ryan • 13 May 2016
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has revealed the value of investment loans climbed higher in the... READ MORE

Pepper Money announces national broker roadshow

by James Mitchell • 13 May 2016
Following the success of last year’s roadshows, Pepper Money has announced the dates of the 2016 Insights Roadshow... READ MORE

Landlords have ‘no scope to lift rental rates’

by Reporter • 13 May 2016

The rental market is expected to show persistent weakness, with growth slowing sharply over the past year.

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Victorian man pleads guilty to $600,000 fraud

by Reporter • 12 May 2016
A man from Victoria has pleaded guilty to fraud, with ASIC stating he “persuaded” investors to refinance their... READ MORE

Bendigo and Adelaide exits foreign borrower market

by Huntley Mitchell • 12 May 2016
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has told mortgage managers and brokers to cease lending to non-residents amid growing... READ MORE

Firstmac to pass on full rate cut

by Huntley Mitchell • 12 May 2016
Non-bank lender Firstmac has announced it will pass on the Reserve Bank’s 25-basis-point cash-rate cut to its... READ MORE

‘Every Chinese buyer makes 4 homes available for locals’

by Huntley Mitchell • 12 May 2016
The massive growth in Chinese buyer interest is “great news” for Australian first-time buyers, according to an... READ MORE

Major banks to cash in on rate cut delays

by Reporter • 12 May 2016
The big four banks will pocket an estimated $21 million of extra profit as they delay passing on rate cuts as a result... READ MORE

Capitals see downward trend in property sales

by Huntley Mitchell • 12 May 2016
While recent figures showed an annual increase in dwelling values across the combined capital cities, property... READ MORE

Brokers warn against churn as rate cut frenzy continues

by Francesca Krakue • 11 May 2016
Mortgage brokers have warned against mortgage churn in the wake of recent home loan rate reductions following the... READ MORE

Connective names new GM

by Emma Ryan • 11 May 2016
Mortgage aggregator Connective Group has announced the appointment of a new general manager for sales and... READ MORE

ABA winner invests in next generation of brokers

by Reporter • 11 May 2016
Last year’s Australian Broking Awards' (ABA's) Broker of the Year used his $10,000 prize to help fund the future... READ MORE

Housing affordability deteriorates

by Emma Ryan • 11 May 2016

New research has revealed housing affordability worsened in all but one capital city over 12 months.

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Sydney among global leaders for property price growth

by Reporter • 11 May 2016
The value of residential property in Sydney has more than doubled in the past decade, to rank the NSW capital in the... READ MORE

Brokerage sees fifth loan writer banned

by Huntley Mitchell • 10 May 2016
ASIC has permanently banned a Perth-based finance broker from engaging in credit activities and providing financial... READ MORE

Rate reductions continue among lenders

by Huntley Mitchell • 10 May 2016

Four lenders have announced cuts to their variable mortgage rates, with two also lowering their fixed rates.

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