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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

Cash rate to hold at 2%

by Reporter • 1 Mar 2016

Experts have predicted the official cash rate will remain unchanged when the Reserve Bank of Australia... READ MORE

Business confidence rises in February

by Francesca Krakue • 1 Mar 2016

Business confidence rose in February due to increased confidence about performance and prospects, according to Roy... READ MORE

Economist calls for focus on future housing supply

by Georgia Brown • 1 Mar 2016

An industry economist has urged policymakers to make planning for Australia’s future housing requirements a higher... READ MORE

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CEO says AFR reports on mortgage broking are ‘laughable’

by Emma Ryan • 29 Feb 2016

The chief executive of an industry body has hit back at recent articles reporting on mortgage fraud and the dishonest... READ MORE

Listed aggregator reduces losses with strong digital growth

by James Mitchell • 29 Feb 2016

An ASX-listed mortgage aggregator has significantly reduced the $20 million loss it reported for the 2014-15 financial... READ MORE

Barry Plant appoints new GM

by Huntley Mitchell • 29 Feb 2016

Barry Plant Financial Services (BPFS), the broking arm of real estate network Barry Plant Group, has announced the... READ MORE

APF recognises top achievers

by Huntley Mitchell • 29 Feb 2016

Australian Property Finance (APF) has celebrated the achievements of its top brokers at an annual awards night hosted... READ MORE

Property investment among top money mistakes

by Reporter • 29 Feb 2016

Losing money on property investment is the second biggest money mistake Australians make, according to new... READ MORE

Victoria's top broker revealed at Better Business Awards

by Emma Ryan • 26 Feb 2016

A new-to-industry broker received top honours at The Adviser’s Better Business Awards in Melbourne last... READ MORE

Opinion: In defence of mortgage broking

by James Mitchell • 26 Feb 2016

When it comes to an accurate portrayal of Australian mortgage brokers, it seems the mainstream media have been watching... READ MORE

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