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Brokers help lender record 127% lift in settlements

by James Mitchell • 4 Feb 2016
An ASX-listed lender has credited mortgage brokers for helping the group achieve a 127 per cent increase in loan...READ MORE

FBAA warns brokers of testing 2016

by Reporter • 4 Feb 2016
The FBAA has urged brokers to stay focused this year and not get caught up in the hype of possible regulatory changes... READ MORE

FHBs and refinancers filling the investor void

by Emma Ryan • 4 Feb 2016
Fresh figures from Aussie Home Loans have revealed a drop in investor activity over the December quarter, but an uptake... READ MORE

Melbourne leads for house price growth

by Reporter • 4 Feb 2016
Property prices are making double-digit gains in some parts of Australia and going backwards in other capital cities,... READ MORE

Bank flags broker commission ‘challenges’

by James Mitchell • 3 Feb 2016
One of the largest lenders in the Australian mortgage market has spoken out about the challenges brokers face as... READ MORE

NAB raises lending rates

by Huntley Mitchell • 3 Feb 2016

National Australia Bank has confirmed a number of interest rate changes to some of its lending products.

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Major brokerage launches national campaign

by James Mitchell • 3 Feb 2016
One of Australia’s biggest branded brokerages has launched a national tactical marketing campaign across various... READ MORE

Impact of foreign buyers limited

by Reporter • 3 Feb 2016
Chinese buyers are pushing up prices in Brisbane – but only in suburbs that already have a large Chinese... READ MORE

Canberra trumps Sydney for auction sales

by Nick Bendel • 3 Feb 2016
The first big auction weekend of the year got off to a surprising start, with Sydney recording the fewest sales of the... READ MORE

Reserve Bank makes first rates decision of 2016

by Reporter • 2 Feb 2016

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

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Listed lender launches new product

by James Mitchell • 2 Feb 2016
An ASX-listed mortgage provider has launched a new home loan product suitable both for PAYG and self-employed... READ MORE

Teachers Mutual to speed up turnaround times

by Huntley Mitchell • 2 Feb 2016
Brokers are set to have it a whole lot easier when it comes to submitting loan applications with Teachers Mutual... READ MORE

Industry body praises 'important' broker event

by Emma Ryan • 2 Feb 2016
FBAA chief executive Peter White has explained the significance of ongoing education and training at a time of... READ MORE

Cash rate to remain steady: RateCity

by Reporter • 2 Feb 2016
The Reserve Bank of Australia is tipped to leave the official cash rate on hold at today’s monthly board... READ MORE

Sydney property prices fall dramatically

by Nick Bendel • 2 Feb 2016
Sydney has experienced the sharpest quarterly declines in house and unit prices on record, according to new statistics... READ MORE

Brokers need to ‘change the way they think’, says Bouris

by James Mitchell • 1 Feb 2016
Industry pioneer Mark Bouris has spoken out about the challenges brokers face in the current market and how they need... READ MORE

Last chance to rank the major banks

by Reporter • 1 Feb 2016
Brokers have just one more week to rank Australia’s big four banks and have their views heard in The Adviser’s... READ MORE

Owner-occupiers to drive property demand

by Reporter • 1 Feb 2016
Demand for residential property is set to remain strong over the next 12 months despite signs of a decline, according... READ MORE

Vow appoints new broker mentor

by Reporter • 1 Feb 2016
Vow Financial has announced the appointment of a national relationship manager for its new broker mentoring... READ MORE

Business confidence remains solid

by Francesca Krakue • 1 Feb 2016
NAB says business confidence is “encouragingly resilient and positive” despite recent market volatility and weak... READ MORE

Broker commission reform could mirror insurance industry

by Huntley Mitchell • 29 Jan 2016
The head of a leading aggregation group says ASIC’s impending inquiry into broker commissions could lead down a... READ MORE

Pepper extends discount offer

by James Mitchell • 29 Jan 2016
Pepper has extended its 50-basis-point reduction on mortgage risk fees for an additional month until 29 February... READ MORE

Vow unveils new mentoring program

by Emma Ryan • 29 Jan 2016

Vow Financial has announced the launch of its first internally independent mentoring program for new brokers.

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Housing downturn poses 'major downside risk'

by James Mitchell • 29 Jan 2016
As consumer confidence falls and national housing activity passes its peak, one leading economist has expressed his... READ MORE

Property prices hit record levels in one capital

by Nick Bendel • 29 Jan 2016
One capital city has established a new record median property price after strong growth over the final quarter of last... READ MORE

Lender removes investor curbs as demand eases

by James Mitchell • 28 Jan 2016
An Australian mortgage lender has made changes to its home loan rates in an effort to shed some of the complexity that... READ MORE

BOQ appoints new broker head

by Emma Ryan • 28 Jan 2016
BOQ has named a new general manager of third-party distribution as it prepares to launch a new line of mortgage... READ MORE

Sterling Publishing set to launch new platform for SMSF trustees and...

by James Mitchell • 28 Jan 2016
Australia’s SMSF trustees and self-directed investors will soon have access to a new dedicated digital portal that... READ MORE

Decline in home loan demand continues

by Huntley Mitchell • 28 Jan 2016
Demand for home loans dropped significantly for a second consecutive quarter, according to new research by... READ MORE

App for mortgage professionals receives global recognition

by Reporter • 28 Jan 2016
An app designed to make the loan application and settlement process easier for brokers has grabbed first place in the... READ MORE
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