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Auswide Bank announces record-low rate

by Reporter • 23 Jun 2015
Auswide Bank has launched a new variable home loan interest rate of 3.99 per cent – the lowest-ever home loan rate...READ MORE

FBAA highlights ‘dirty money’ issue

by Reporter • 23 Jun 2015
The FBAA has been in talks with the federal government as concerns continue to rise around money being laundered in the... READ MORE

SMEs capitalise on new revenue stream

by Reporter • 23 Jun 2015
Small businesses are increasing their engagement with equipment finance providers, according to new research by East... READ MORE

Investor crackdown ‘a small thing’ compared to GFC

by Huntley Mitchell • 22 Jun 2015
APRA’s investor lending squeeze is minor compared to some of the other big challenges the broking industry has... READ MORE

Borrowers to recognise brokers with new awards

by Reporter • 22 Jun 2015
Property investors across the country are set to vote for their favourite mortgage broker, as part of a new national... READ MORE

Lobby group warns of 'dangerous' negative gearing cuts

by Reporter • 22 Jun 2015
The Property Council of Australia says scrapping negative gearing is an ill-conceived policy that would hurt poorer... READ MORE

Reducing debt the top priority for mortgage holders

by Reporter • 22 Jun 2015
Most mortgagees will use falling interest rates to repay their home loan faster rather than spend the extra savings,... READ MORE

Spruikers not brokers ‘creating the problem’ with SMSFs

by Huntley Mitchell • 19 Jun 2015
Trouble in the SMSF sector should be blamed on spruikers rather than brokers or lenders, one prominent industry figure... READ MORE

The search for Australia’s brightest broker continues

by Reporter • 19 Jun 2015
Round one of Broker IQ has been open for just under three weeks and is already generating an outstanding response, with... READ MORE

Google and Facebook key to pay-per-click ads

by Huntley Mitchell • 19 Jun 2015
There are multiple ways that brokers can use pay-per-click advertising effectively as a lead generation tool, according... READ MORE

More consumers taking advantage of low rates

by Reporter • 19 Jun 2015
Australian borrowers are taking advantage of the record-low interest rates by consolidating or transferring their... READ MORE

NSW emerging as broker battleground

by • 18 Jun 2015
Lenders may follow the lead of ING Direct by singling out NSW investors for separate rates, with implications for the... READ MORE

Government inquiry fails to settle negative gearing debate

by Reporter • 18 Jun 2015
Negative gearing probably has a “detrimental effect” on housing affordability but the impact on rental... READ MORE

Senior industry figures prepare to go ‘homeless’

by Emma Ryan • 18 Jun 2015
Brokers and bankers will rough it out at this year’s Vinnies CEO Sleepout, as they attempt to highlight Australia’s... READ MORE

FHBs more determined than ever

by Reporter • 18 Jun 2015
Australian first home buyers are prepared to make sacrifices in order to save for a home deposit, according to... READ MORE

Brokers tip SMSF lending slowdown

by Huntley Mitchell • 17 Jun 2015
The majority of brokers believe less people will purchase property via their SMSF as a result of APRA’s investor... READ MORE

New brokerage uses social media campaign to drive business

by Emma Ryan • 17 Jun 2015
An online campaign has resulted in a record month and greater enquiry volumes for one of Australia’s newest boutique... READ MORE

Investor lending changes insufficient: Moody's

by Reporter • 17 Jun 2015
The big four have been warned that more reform is needed if they want to address the risks in their mortgage... READ MORE

Low home loan literacy rates for Australian borrowers

by Reporter • 17 Jun 2015
A new survey by super fund-owned bank, ME, has revealed that the majority of Australians have little understanding of... READ MORE

Investor lending changes puts brokers in ‘fantastic position’

by Huntley Mitchell • 16 Jun 2015
Brokers have a vital role to play in explaining the fast-changing lending landscape to borrowers, according to... READ MORE

‘Digital can help brokers grow their business’: Westpac

by Huntley Mitchell • 16 Jun 2015
Westpac has urged brokers to get on board the digital marketing train to ensure they remain relevant to their... READ MORE

More borrowers fixing their loans

by Reporter • 16 Jun 2015

Fixed-rate home loan demand climbed slightly higher over May, according to new research by Mortgage Choice.

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NSW home owners struggle as ACT families do it easy

by Reporter • 16 Jun 2015
Housing has continued to become more unaffordable, with households spending a larger share of their income on mortgage... READ MORE

Brokers favour non-banks for investor loans

by Huntley Mitchell • 15 Jun 2015
An exclusive new survey of more than 750 readers of The Adviser has revealed that a majority of brokers plan to write... READ MORE

Bluestone slashes interest rate

by Reporter • 15 Jun 2015
Bluestone Mortgages has announced an interest rate cut of up to 25 basis points across its range of specialist lending... READ MORE

Banks genuinely support third-party channel: report

by Reporter • 15 Jun 2015
Lenders believe third-party mortgages will gain a 60 per cent market share due to their new focus on sticking close to... READ MORE

Steady rates on the horizon

by Reporter • 15 Jun 2015
Variable interest rates are set to remain steady for the remainder of June as a result of the Reserve Bank’s decision... READ MORE

Brokers to foot bill for Basel 4 transition

by • 12 Jun 2015
Mortgage brokers may face additional costs when the major banks move to comply with new capital requirements proposed... READ MORE

Uncrowded marketplace waiting for brokers to claim

by Huntley Mitchell • 12 Jun 2015
Very few brokers are taking advantage of a “mind-blowingly” inexpensive lead generation tool, a digital marketing... READ MORE

Bank prolongs increased referral fee offer

by Reporter • 12 Jun 2015

ING Direct has extended a special offer that offers double the referral incentive to brokers.

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