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Fixed rate demand falls slightly

by Emma Ryan • 9 Mar 2016

Despite a slight decrease in demand, fixed-rate mortgages accounted for more than one in every five home loans written...READ MORE

New home sales growth continues

by Francesca Krakue • 9 Mar 2016

It will be a healthy year ahead for new home sales, a report by the Housing Industry Association (HIA) has... READ MORE

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Advantedge announces new rates and pricing structure

by Huntley Mitchell • 8 Mar 2016

Advantedge Financial Services has reduced rates across its interest-only loans for investors and owner occupiers under... READ MORE

Broker group to list on ASX this month

by James Mitchell • 8 Mar 2016

A Sydney-based broker business will list on the ASX later this month after closing its IPO for $5 million.

Negative gearing changes could see prices fall by 6%

by Jack Needham • 8 Mar 2016

Changes to negative gearing policy could push rents up dramatically, while simultaneously putting a dampener on... READ MORE

New home building drives GDP growth

by Huntley Mitchell • 8 Mar 2016

The construction of new dwellings helped Australia’s GDP growth finish “relatively favourably and beating... READ MORE

Suncorp unveils new rate below 4%

by Huntley Mitchell • 7 Mar 2016

Suncorp Bank has announced a new “market-leading” interest rate for one of its home loan products.

Nation's best non-banks revealed

by James Mitchell • 7 Mar 2016

The Adviser’s Third-Party Lending Report – Non-Major Banks has named the best lenders in the business, voted by... READ MORE

Property investors 'freaked out', lender says

by Emma Ryan • 7 Mar 2016

The CEO of an Australian mortgage lender says confidence among property investors has been rocked by tougher lending... READ MORE

Accounting firm weighs in on negative gearing debate

by Emma Ryan • 7 Mar 2016

The chief executive of a national accounting group has offered his insights into the potential impacts of negative... READ MORE

New home building stumbles into 2016

by Huntley Mitchell • 7 Mar 2016

Building approvals for detached houses and multi-units weakened in January, according to new figures released by the... READ MORE

Brokers embrace digital PD day

by Reporter • 7 Mar 2016

PLAN Australia’s inaugural digital professional development day has been met with positive feedback from... READ MORE

Best of NSW crowned at sold-out event

by Emma Ryan • 4 Mar 2016

More than 20 mortgage professionals across New South Wales received top honours at The Adviser’s Better Business... READ MORE

Queensland brokers hit with tougher ID checks

by James Mitchell • 4 Mar 2016

The Sunshine State has introduced legislation that will align its verification of identity (VOI) requirements with the... READ MORE

CEO calls for impartial foreign investment policy

by James Mitchell • 4 Mar 2016

The head of an award-winning real estate group has called for a fairer foreign investment policy that offers both... READ MORE

Smaller cities set to rival Sydney's property price growth

by Francesca Krakue • 4 Mar 2016

Home value growth rates in smaller cities may soon start to rival Sydney's, a new report has found.

SME top priorities revealed

by Reporter • 4 Mar 2016

New research has revealed what a number of small business owners would do with a $50,000 cash injection.

AFG grows loan book to $114 billion

by James Mitchell • 3 Mar 2016

Listed mortgage aggregator AFG has revealed its financial results for the first six months of the 2016 financial... READ MORE

McGrath says market results discredit doomsday predictions

by Jack Needham • 3 Mar 2016

One of Australia’s most respected real estate figures has spoken out against predictions of a 50 per cent decrease in... READ MORE

Byblos Finance names new GM

by Francesca Krakue • 3 Mar 2016

Sydney-based brokerage Byblos Finance has announced the appointment of its new general manager who will help grow the... READ MORE

NAB awards $100,000 to broker client

by Reporter • 3 Mar 2016

NAB has awarded one lucky home loan customer $100,000 as part of its Home Improvement Promotion.

Broker’s ban reduced following appeal

by James Mitchell • 2 Mar 2016

A former Victorian finance broker has had her ban period reduced by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.

YBR reveals aggressive acquisition plans

by James Mitchell • 2 Mar 2016

Yellow Brick Road (YBR) has revealed its ambitious growth plans which includes acquiring 10 new broker groups every... READ MORE

Suncorp unveils rewards program for brokers

by Huntley Mitchell • 2 Mar 2016

Suncorp Bank has launched a new rewards program designed to support brokers’ relationships with customers through... READ MORE

RBA decision a no-brainer

by Emma Ryan • 2 Mar 2016

A number of high-profile industry figures say the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to leave the cash rate on hold... READ MORE

Slowdown forecast for house price growth

by Francesca Krakue • 2 Mar 2016

Growth in home values is likely to decline across Australia this year, according to a recent report.

Reserve Bank makes cash rate call

by Reporter • 1 Mar 2016

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

Teachers Mutual slashes mortgage rates

by Huntley Mitchell • 1 Mar 2016

Teachers Mutual Bank has announced a number of rate reductions for some of its home loan products.

Aggregation boss defends industry against media attacks

by James Mitchell • 1 Mar 2016

The head of Australia’s largest aggregator has hit back at recent media reports that claim mortgage broking is rife... READ MORE

Brokers responsible for 90% of MyState's mortgage growth

by Emma Ryan • 1 Mar 2016

ASX-listed bank MyState has credited mortgage brokers for 90 per cent of its loan book growth over the first half of... READ MORE

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