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Majority of FHBs teaming up to purchase property
by Emma Ryan • 21 Apr 2016
More than six in 10 Australian borrowers have had to join forces with another person to buy their first property, a... READ MORE

Bank of Sydney reduces fixed rate
by James Mitchell • 20 Apr 2016
Bank of Sydney has today announced that it has reduced its three-year fixed rate for owner-occupiers. READ MORE

Banks likely to tighten mortgage lending even further
by Francesca Krakue • 20 Apr 2016
Mortgage brokers believe more banks will tighten their lending criteria this year and say that one policy area will... READ MORE
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Home loan customers caught in ‘mortgage minefield’
by Emma Ryan • 20 Apr 2016
An industry veteran says out-of-cycle interest rates combined with the broad spectrum of home loan products available... READ MORE
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McGrath flags ‘challenging’ market conditions
by James Mitchell • 20 Apr 2016
Listed real estate agency McGrath Limited has conceded the group has continued to experience “unforeseen low volumes... READ MORE
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Retirees may struggle to repay mortgages
by James Mitchell • 20 Apr 2016
Many Australian retirees will not have enough money to live comfortably as most of their wealth will be tied up in the... READ MORE
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PLAN to distribute Virgin Money mortgages
by James Mitchell • 19 Apr 2016
PLAN Australia has revealed it will partner with Virgin Money to offer its members a new home loan product. READ MORE

Perth broker cops permanent ban
by James Mitchell • 19 Apr 2016
A former Perth-based finance broker has been permanently banned from engaging in credit activities and providing... READ MORE
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Property spruiker jailed for fraud
by James Mitchell • 19 Apr 2016
A former company director and property spruiker has been sentenced to two years and nine months’ jail after he... READ MORE
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Biggest broker blunders exposed
by Emma Ryan • 19 Apr 2016
A digital marketing expert has revealed the biggest mistakes brokers make when building their online presence. READ MORE
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Rental yields dip across all capital cities
by Jay Garcia • 19 Apr 2016
Increasing supply to the rental market has made conditions more difficult for investors as rental yields fall across... READ MORE

Bank cuts mortgage rates

by James Mitchell • 18 Apr 2016
A non-major lender has cut one of its home loan rates for owner-occupiers. READ MORE

Best major lender revealed

by reporter • 18 Apr 2016
Mortgage brokers around the country have ranked the major banks across product, support, technology and commissions,... READ MORE
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Brokers get chance to join $100 million club
by James Mitchell • 18 Apr 2016
Mortgage brokers will be sharpening their skills at a new training program led by one of Australia’s leading sales... READ MORE
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Lenders scrutinised for offering free holidays
by Huntley Mitchell • 18 Apr 2016
The overwhelming majority of brokers believe that lenders who offer holidays to attract home loan customers are wasting... READ MORE
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Home building sets new record
by Francesca Krakue • 18 Apr 2016
New home building activity is likely to have peaked last year, with an industry expert predicting fewer new home... READ MORE
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Industry pioneer ‘sent to jail’ for charity
by Emma Ryan • 18 Apr 2016
Yellow Brick Road executive chairman Mark Bouris has been locked away to raise awareness and funds for a charity... READ MORE
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Aggregation boss reveals industry's biggest threat
by Emma Ryan • 15 Apr 2016
The head of one of Australia’s leading aggregation groups has raised alarm bells on the biggest threat facing the... READ MORE
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Rising mortgage rates increase default risk: report
by James Mitchell • 15 Apr 2016
Moody’s Investors Service has warned that rate hikes will put investor mortgages at risk of default at a time of... READ MORE
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Digital marketing guru to share broker success story
by James Mitchell • 15 Apr 2016
A leading digital marketing expert will reveal how she worked with one broker to achieve significant lead generation... READ MORE
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Australians struggling under weight of personal loans
by James Mitchell • 15 Apr 2016
As brokers become an increasingly important distribution channel for personal loans, new research reveals that borrower... READ MORE
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Business conditions peak
by Emma Ryan • 15 Apr 2016
Business conditions saw another increase in March and recorded its strongest result in eight years despite global... READ MORE

Brokers warned following sexual harassment case
by Huntley Mitchell • 14 Apr 2016
The director of a Perth brokerage has urged brokers to be mindful of their own safety after a recent sexual harassment... READ MORE
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Vow names new state manager
by Reporter • 14 Apr 2016
Vow Financial has poached a BDM from a rival aggregator to be its new state manager for Queensland. READ MORE
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‘Shock increase’ in mortgage rates curbs affordability
by Francesca Krakue • 14 Apr 2016
Weak earnings growth and last year’s home loan rate hikes are preventing a significant improvement in housing... READ MORE