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ASIC bans Sydney broker

by James Mitchell • 21 Apr 2016
ASIC has permanently banned a Sydney finance broker from engaging in credit activities and providing financial...READ MORE

Bank admits to poor third-party performance

by Huntley Mitchell • 21 Apr 2016
A non-major bank has conceded its failing in the third-party channel and revealed a new strategy to better engage with... READ MORE

MFAA cancels major industry event

by James Mitchell • 21 Apr 2016

The MFAA has announced that it will cancel one of its events following poor interest from brokers.

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Popular broker event unveils brand new agenda

by Emma Ryan • 21 Apr 2016
The Adviser has unveiled a bigger and better program for its Digital Marketing Boot Camp which will hit Australia’s... READ MORE

Majority of FHBs teaming up to purchase property

by Emma Ryan • 21 Apr 2016
More than six in 10 Australian borrowers have had to join forces with another person to buy their first property, a... READ MORE

Bank of Sydney reduces fixed rate

by James Mitchell • 20 Apr 2016

Bank of Sydney has today announced that it has reduced its three-year fixed rate for owner-occupiers.

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Banks likely to tighten mortgage lending even further

by Francesca Krakue • 20 Apr 2016
Mortgage brokers believe more banks will tighten their lending criteria this year and say that one policy area will... READ MORE

Home loan customers caught in ‘mortgage minefield’

by Emma Ryan • 20 Apr 2016
An industry veteran says out-of-cycle interest rates combined with the broad spectrum of home loan products available... READ MORE

McGrath flags ‘challenging’ market conditions

by James Mitchell • 20 Apr 2016
Listed real estate agency McGrath Limited has conceded the group has continued to experience “unforeseen low volumes... READ MORE

Retirees may struggle to repay mortgages

by James Mitchell • 20 Apr 2016
Many Australian retirees will not have enough money to live comfortably as most of their wealth will be tied up in the... READ MORE

PLAN to distribute Virgin Money mortgages

by James Mitchell • 19 Apr 2016

PLAN Australia has revealed it will partner with Virgin Money to offer its members a new home loan product.

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Perth broker cops permanent ban

by James Mitchell • 19 Apr 2016
A former Perth-based finance broker has been permanently banned from engaging in credit activities and providing... READ MORE

Property spruiker jailed for fraud

by James Mitchell • 19 Apr 2016
A former company director and property spruiker has been sentenced to two years and nine months’ jail after he... READ MORE

Biggest broker blunders exposed

by Emma Ryan • 19 Apr 2016

A digital marketing expert has revealed the biggest mistakes brokers make when building their online presence.

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Rental yields dip across all capital cities

by Jay Garcia • 19 Apr 2016
Increasing supply to the rental market has made conditions more difficult for investors as rental yields fall across... READ MORE

Bank cuts mortgage rates

by James Mitchell • 18 Apr 2016

A non-major lender has cut one of its home loan rates for owner-occupiers.

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Best major lender revealed

by reporter • 18 Apr 2016
Mortgage brokers around the country have ranked the major banks across product, support, technology and commissions,... READ MORE

Brokers get chance to join $100 million club

by James Mitchell • 18 Apr 2016
Mortgage brokers will be sharpening their skills at a new training program led by one of Australia’s leading sales... READ MORE

Lenders scrutinised for offering free holidays

by Huntley Mitchell • 18 Apr 2016
The overwhelming majority of brokers believe that lenders who offer holidays to attract home loan customers are wasting... READ MORE

Home building sets new record

by Francesca Krakue • 18 Apr 2016
New home building activity is likely to have peaked last year, with an industry expert predicting fewer new home... READ MORE

Industry pioneer ‘sent to jail’ for charity

by Emma Ryan • 18 Apr 2016
Yellow Brick Road executive chairman Mark Bouris has been locked away to raise awareness and funds for a charity... READ MORE

Aggregation boss reveals industry's biggest threat

by Emma Ryan • 15 Apr 2016
The head of one of Australia’s leading aggregation groups has raised alarm bells on the biggest threat facing the... READ MORE

Rising mortgage rates increase default risk: report

by James Mitchell • 15 Apr 2016
Moody’s Investors Service has warned that rate hikes will put investor mortgages at risk of default at a time of... READ MORE

Digital marketing guru to share broker success story

by James Mitchell • 15 Apr 2016
A leading digital marketing expert will reveal how she worked with one broker to achieve significant lead generation... READ MORE

Australians struggling under weight of personal loans

by James Mitchell • 15 Apr 2016
As brokers become an increasingly important distribution channel for personal loans, new research reveals that borrower... READ MORE

Business conditions peak

by Emma Ryan • 15 Apr 2016
Business conditions saw another increase in March and recorded its strongest result in eight years despite global... READ MORE

Brokers warned following sexual harassment case

by Huntley Mitchell • 14 Apr 2016
The director of a Perth brokerage has urged brokers to be mindful of their own safety after a recent sexual harassment... READ MORE

Vow names new state manager

by Reporter • 14 Apr 2016

Vow Financial has poached a BDM from a rival aggregator to be its new state manager for Queensland.

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‘Shock increase’ in mortgage rates curbs affordability

by Francesca Krakue • 14 Apr 2016
Weak earnings growth and last year’s home loan rate hikes are preventing a significant improvement in housing... READ MORE

FHB confidence continues to fall

by Reporter • 14 Apr 2016
Confidence among first home buyers dropped again in the first quarter of 2016, with two leading industry figures... READ MORE
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