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Former PM hits out at past negative gearing failure
by Reporter • 24 May 2016
With the negative gearing debate refusing to go away, former prime minister John Howard has reminded voters of where it...READ MORE
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CEO slams apartment oversupply concerns
by Emma Ryan • 24 May 2016
Fears surrounding the oversupply of new apartments in Australia have become increasingly "exaggerated", according to... READ MORE

Industry confused by new mortgage platform
by Huntley Mitchell • 23 May 2016
Two prominent figures in the Australian mortgage industry have reacted to a new platform that claims to reward... READ MORE
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Broker flags SMSF loan challenges
by Katarina Taurian • 23 May 2016
A Sydney mortgage broker says lenders are continuing to wind back their activity in the SMSF space in order to hit... READ MORE
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Restricting foreign buyers could mean higher prices
by Reporter • 23 May 2016
Moves by governments and banks that make it more difficult for foreign investors to purchase new property could lead to... READ MORE
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UK regulator to investigate brokers
by James Mitchell • 23 May 2016
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will turn its attention to intermediaries following the release of two reports... READ MORE
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Sydney’s vacancy rate remains steady
by Reporter • 23 May 2016
Residential vacancy rates in the state capital saw no change for a third month in a row, according to the Real Estate... READ MORE
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MyState makes big investment in third-party channel
by James Mitchell • 20 May 2016
MyState Bank has made a number of significant investments in its back-office systems and support teams as it looks to... READ MORE
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Broker dominance leaves wide gap in mortgage market
by James Mitchell • 20 May 2016
Australian lenders are seriously doubting whether traditional branches can continue to be a viable distribution channel... READ MORE
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New laws could stall property settlements
by Huntley Mitchell • 20 May 2016
The introduction of legislative changes for property sales over $2 million will create a new compliance burden and... READ MORE
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ABA tickets selling fast - May 2016
by Reporter • 20 May 2016
Tickets for the industry’s event of the year are selling fast following the announcement of the finalists for the... READ MORE
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Confidence improves among consumers
by Emma Ryan • 20 May 2016

Fresh figures have recorded an increase in consumer confidence levels, following a period of steady decline.

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More brokers to cash in on lead generator
by Huntley Mitchell • 19 May 2016
A mortgage lead generation platform has announced a new partnership with a global technology company that will see its... READ MORE
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Property market a ‘war zone’
by reporter • 19 May 2016
Investors have been warned that Australian property is in a “strange place right now”, with a few key battles on... READ MORE
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Aussies in the dark on refinancing prospects
by Emma Ryan • 19 May 2016
As lenders continue to reduce their home loan rates, a new report has revealed almost half of home owners have never... READ MORE
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Industry body backs investors on affordability debate
by Reporter • 19 May 2016
A second property organisation has come to the defence of investors in the wake of the industry’s debate on housing... READ MORE
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Mortgage delinquencies to continue upward trend
by Reporter • 19 May 2016
Moody’s Investors Service says mortgage delinquencies will continue to increase in Australia, with rental yields in... READ MORE

Borrowers become brokers with new platform
by Huntley Mitchell • 18 May 2016
A new mortgage platform has been launched that enables borrowers to complete the entire loan process online and get... READ MORE
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BMM slashes rates by 100 basis points
by Huntley Mitchell • 18 May 2016
Better Mortgage Management (BMM) has significantly reduced interest rates and increased the maximum loan amounts to... READ MORE
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Lawyers warn brokers about ‘referral selling’
by James Mitchell • 18 May 2016

A leading law firm has warned brokers about the dangers of offering incentives for loan referrals.

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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