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Lender changes rates and reinstates new P&I investor refinances

by Reporter • 19 Jun 2016

A major bank subsidiary has made a raft of rate changes and announced that it will once again accept applications for...READ MORE

Top brokerage to ‘triple’ in size

by Vivienne Kelly & Emma Ryan • 17 Jun 2016

Australia’s number one brokerage has revealed its plans to double or triple its footprint in the coming years,... READ MORE

CUA makes significant rate cuts

by James Mitchell • 17 Jun 2016

Credit Union Australia (CUA) has announced it is slashing its fixed-rate home loans for both owner-occupiers and... READ MORE

MoneyQuest grows lending panel

by Reporter • 17 Jun 2016

New-to-industry broking group MoneyQuest has added another lender to its panel to enhance the offering of diversified... READ MORE

Foreign buyer surcharges threaten NSW growth

by James Mitchell • 17 Jun 2016

A leading accountancy firm has hit back at the NSW government’s plans to charge foreign property buyers a 4 per cent... READ MORE

Land tax resulting in ‘unfair outcomes’

by Reporter • 17 Jun 2016

In light of the ongoing housing affordability debate and recent calls to abolish stamp duty, one industry figure has... READ MORE

Fears mount over future of trail commissions

by James Mitchell • 16 Jun 2016

One of the most experienced and respected mortgage professionals in the country has shared his fears over the future of... READ MORE

CBA clarifies rate changes

by James Mitchell • 16 Jun 2016

Commonwealth Bank has defended its position on investor mortgage rates following mainstream media reports the group... READ MORE

eChoice expands third-party offering

by Reporter • 16 Jun 2016

Boutique aggregator eChoice has announced another strategic partnership that will further enhance brokers’ overall... READ MORE

Award-winning broker shares top tips

by Huntley Mitchell • 16 Jun 2016

The director of a Sydney brokerage has pledged to give more money to charity this year, and explained how brokers can... READ MORE

Laywer makes history with first paperless property sale

by Melissa Coade • 16 Jun 2016

The $510,000 sale of a one-bedroom home in Sydney is Australia's first property transaction executed from exchange to... READ MORE

‘Pro-broker’ big four bank dominating third-party flows

by James Mitchell • 15 Jun 2016

One major lender has explained the secret to its success in the third-party channel after a leading aggregator revealed... READ MORE

ASIC to summon brokers over commissions

by Huntley Mitchell • 15 Jun 2016

The corporate regulator is expected to serve notices to brokers by the end of June as part of its ongoing review into... READ MORE

Property lobby slams new foreign investment surcharge

by Emma Ryan • 15 Jun 2016

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has condemned the state government’s decision to introduce an... READ MORE

Apartment oversupply debate ‘needs to remain grounded’

by Reporter • 15 Jun 2016

A chief industry economist has warned that an abrupt decline in new apartment building would be detrimental to... READ MORE

SMEs bullish amid uncertainty

by Reporter • 15 Jun 2016

Growth predictions by small businesses are bullish despite substantial political and economic turmoil, new research has... READ MORE

Brokers could be backing the wrong horse

by James Mitchell • 14 Jun 2016

Mortgage brokers. could be wasting time and money chasing leads in the wrong markets if they decide to specialise in... READ MORE

Platform to accelerate and simplify loan doc process

by Emma Ryan • 14 Jun 2016

NextGen.Net has boosted its ApplyOnline platform by launching a new value-add aimed at speeding up the loan... READ MORE

WA borrowers struggling most with mortgage repayments

by Huntley Mitchell • 14 Jun 2016

The number of home loans in arrears continued to rise during the first quarter of 2016, with Western Australia topping... READ MORE

Vow reveals top commercial brokers

by Emma Ryan • 14 Jun 2016

Vow Financial has recognised its best-performing commercial brokers at the aggregator's second annual Commercial... READ MORE

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

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