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Rate cut on the cards
by Francesca Krakue • 2 Aug 2016
The Reserve Bank of Australia is likely to cut the cash rate today following July’s inflation results, according to a... READ MORE
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Property survey highlights major paradox

by Tim Neary • 2 Aug 2016
Almost two out of every three Australian’s think now is the right time to get into the market, a new survey has... READ MORE

Lender cuts rates by up to 45 basis points
by Staff Reporter • 1 Aug 2016
One Australian mortgage provider has today announced rate reductions on a number of home loan products. READ MORE

Brokers rally against new online platforms
by James Mitchell and Francesca Krakue • 1 Aug 2016
Mortgage brokers have staunchly defended face-to-face customer service following the launch of several... READ MORE
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Diversified brokerages risk becoming ‘diluted mess’
by James Mitchell • 1 Aug 2016
A Melbourne-based mortgage broker believes specialisation, rather than diversification, is the key to a successful... READ MORE
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Fintech player poaches third-party expert
by Huntley Mitchell • 1 Aug 2016
ASX-listed fintech provider Rubik Financial has announced the appointment of a former aggregation BDM as its new... READ MORE
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Entries open for Elite Business Writers 2016
by Reporter • 1 Aug 2016
The nation’s most successful brokers are once again to be recognised in The Adviser’s annual Elite Business Writers... READ MORE

Broker permanently banned for loan fraud
by Reporter • 29 Jul 2016
ASIC has permanently banned a former Aussie broker from the credit and financial services industries. READ MORE
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ASIC targets 50 broker groups in commission probe

by James Mitchell • 29 Jul 2016
ASIC has provided updated information on its current review into remuneration and ownership structures in the... READ MORE
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Apartment lending crackdown continues
by James Mitchell • 29 Jul 2016
A non-bank lender has joined a handful of Australian banks and mutuals in changing its credit policy for apartment... READ MORE
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ASIC bans property spruiker
by Huntley Mitchell • 29 Jul 2016
The corporate regulator has banned the CEO and director of a Wollongong real estate group from providing financial... READ MORE
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Majority of investors ‘losing’ money
by Georgia Brown • 29 Jul 2016
Despite most property investors seeking out wealth and cash flow, a new report has revealed that over 60 per cent are... READ MORE
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Big variances in affordability for Aussie home buyers
by Tim Neary • 29 Jul 2016
Substantial disparities exist for home buyers around the country, the Housing Industry Association has found, as it... READ MORE
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Commission-free real estate group enters mortgage market
by James Mitchell • 28 Jul 2016
An ASX-listed real estate company will soon offer home loans after partnering with one of Australia’s largest... READ MORE
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Pepper Money cuts rates for self-employed borrowers
by James Mitchell • 28 Jul 2016
In addition to getting same day approvals, Pepper Money has announced sharp rate cuts to its prime alternative... READ MORE
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Mutual bank has ‘agility and attitude’ to embrace fintech
by James Mitchell • 28 Jul 2016
A listed Australian bank is collaborating with some of Australia’s most promising fintech start-ups to harness the... READ MORE
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Unit development activity reaches record-high
by Georgia Brown • 28 Jul 2016
Unit construction has reached an all-time high in three states, while unit completions have fallen for the second... READ MORE
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More property investors making sacrifices
by Francesca Krakue • 28 Jul 2016
A recent survey has revealed an increase in the percentage of investors making lifestyle sacrifices in order to buy... READ MORE
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New aggregator hits market as brokers move beyond home loans
by James Mitchell • 27 Jul 2016
An award-winning non-bank lender has launched a brand new aggregation service after recognising a “definite shift”... READ MORE
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Listed mortgage group launches new branded offering

by Tim Neary • 27 Jul 2016
To meet more of its customers’ growing financial needs, one leading mortgage brokerage has expanded its suite of... READ MORE
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Leading third-party banking exec to step down

by James Mitchell • 27 Jul 2016
One of the mortgage industry’s most respected bankers will soon step down from her current role as an executive... READ MORE
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6 tips for training your support team
by Urika Shrestha • 27 Jul 2016
Looking to get more out of your support team? Home Loan Experts’ broker support manager Urika Shrestha gives you six... READ MORE
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FAST continues support for female brokers
by Reporter • 27 Jul 2016
For the fourth year running, FAST is championing diversity in the third-party channel through its national Women in... READ MORE
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Industry leader ‘concerned’ about new mortgage platforms
by James Mitchell • 26 Jul 2016
New online mortgage platforms do not work with “top-tier” banks and have “very small, very limited” lender... READ MORE
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CUA announces lending policy changes
by James Mitchell • 26 Jul 2016
Credit Union Australia (CUA) has made significant changes to its lending criteria for a "popular and growing segment"... READ MORE