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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. READ MORE
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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. READ MORE

Aggregator acquires broker network

by James Mitchell • 16 May 2016
A boutique aggregator has announced its acquisition of a Western Australia-based broking group. READ MORE
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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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FBAA downplays mortgage fraud scandals
by Reporter • 16 May 2016
Mortgage fraud involving foreign investors is limited to a small section of the industry, and is not systemic and... READ MORE
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One in five families assisting FHBs
by Emma Ryan • 16 May 2016
An increasing number of Australian households are providing financial assistance to help other family members buy their... READ MORE
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YBR to hold consumer advice event
by Emma Ryan • 16 May 2016
Yellow Brick Road Wealth Management will host its fourth annual ‘Ask My Advice Day’ on Saturday 28 May. READ MORE

‘Lock up your loan writers’, warns industry boss
by James Mitchell • 13 May 2016
A leading industry figure has received an overwhelming number of enquiries from loan writers across the country looking... READ MORE
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Investors return to property market
by Emma Ryan • 13 May 2016
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has revealed the value of investment loans climbed higher in the... READ MORE
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Pepper Money announces national broker roadshow
by James Mitchell • 13 May 2016
Following the success of last year’s roadshows, Pepper Money has announced the dates of the 2016 Insights Roadshow... READ MORE
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Landlords have ‘no scope to lift rental rates’
by Reporter • 13 May 2016
The rental market is expected to show persistent weakness, with growth slowing sharply over the past year. READ MORE

Victorian man pleads guilty to $600,000 fraud
by Reporter • 12 May 2016
A man from Victoria has pleaded guilty to fraud, with ASIC stating he “persuaded” investors to refinance their... READ MORE