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Broker questions aggregation model amid remuneration review
by James Mitchell • 9 Feb 2016
Regulators investigating broker commissions are “missing the big picture” by talking to industry bodies and...READ MORE
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Another major bank hikes rates
by Huntley Mitchell • 9 Feb 2016

ANZ has become the second major bank to announce interest rate raises to some of its business lending products.

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Broker parodies Ashley Madison to expose ‘cheating’ banks
by James Mitchell • 9 Feb 2016
A Brisbane mortgage broker has parodied an infamous dating website to highlight how banks are increasingly... READ MORE
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Sydney on top for property price growth
by Reporter • 9 Feb 2016
Australia’s capital cities posted a string of stand-out real estate results last year – but not all of them were... READ MORE
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New housing stock remains strong
by Reporter • 9 Feb 2016

The number of building approvals exceeded 230,000 last year, allowing for a strong finish to 2015.

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Peter White

Industry body provides update on broker commissions review
by James Mitchell • 8 Feb 2016
The head of one of the broking industry’s peak bodies has revealed he is in discussions with senior government and... READ MORE
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High-profile CBA mortgage exec partners with brokers
by Emma Ryan • 8 Feb 2016
The former national manager of mortgage innovation at Commonwealth Bank has been appointed as the new managing director... READ MORE
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Fixed-rate demand hits 12-month high
by James Mitchell • 8 Feb 2016

Demand for fixed-rate home loans has hit its highest level in more than a year, new data has revealed.

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Capital city price growth soars
by Reporter • 8 Feb 2016
Capital city property prices have grown more than 50 per cent faster than regional prices over the past decade,... READ MORE
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Broker rewarded for embracing technology
by Huntley Mitchell • 8 Feb 2016
One broker has won a trip for two to Hawaii by lodging supporting loan documents correctly using a mortgage technology... READ MORE
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Facebook is huge – but don’t let it be a huge waste of time
by Reporter • 7 Feb 2016
Because it is the biggest social network on the web, Facebook has the potential to be a huge resource for your... READ MORE
HSBC

HSBC mulls third-party plans
by Huntley Mitchell & James Mitchell • 5 Feb 2016
A global banking group is researching its mortgage distribution options in the Australian market, including the... READ MORE
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Loan Market to boost brokers’ online presence
by Huntley Mitchell • 5 Feb 2016

Loan Market has launched a new in-house function to support the development of new technology for its brokers.

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Rate hikes a ‘significant blow’ to housing affordability
by Emma Ryan • 5 Feb 2016
A new report claims the major banks’ variable rate hikes in November last year have significantly impacted housing... READ MORE
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ASIC to continue red tape cuts
by Reporter • 5 Feb 2016

The corporate watchdog has released a new update on its work to reduce red tape and cut compliance costs.

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Westpac

Westpac names new broker head
by James Mitchell • 4 Feb 2016

Westpac has today announced its new national head of broker distribution.

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Vow inks deal with online lead generator
by James Mitchell • 4 Feb 2016
Leading aggregator Vow Financial has revealed a new partnership with an online lead generation platform set to launch... READ MORE
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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
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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
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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
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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
Mark Woolnough

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
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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
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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
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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 of Australia

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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Ray Hair

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
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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
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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
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