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Cash rate likely to remain steady
by Emma Ryan • 1 Sep 2015
The majority of experts agree that the Reserve Bank of Australia will leave the cash rate on hold at today’s monthly...READ MORE
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Metro outperforms regional for mortgage delinquencies
by Reporter • 1 Sep 2015
Metropolitan areas have not experienced the usual deterioration in mortgage delinquency rates caused by Christmas... READ MORE
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APRA figures reflect growth in investor, interest-only loans
by Nick Bendel • 1 Sep 2015
Fresh data from the prudential regulator points to strong and accelerating growth in investor and interest-only... READ MORE

AMP cuts variable rates by more than 30 basis points
by James Mitchell • 31 Aug 2015

AMP Bank has reduced interest rates across its variable and fixed-rate home loans for new customers.

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Nation's favourite brokers revealed
by Reporter • 31 Aug 2015
The most highly regarded mortgage brokers in the country have been revealed after property investors voted over 7,000... READ MORE
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Mortgage Choice breaks down investor intentions
by • 31 Aug 2015
When it comes to reasons for investing in property, Western Australians are the most concerned with setting themselves... READ MORE
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Submissions open for Young Broker of the Year rankings
by Reporter • 31 Aug 2015
The industry’s best young brokers are set to battle it out for a lucrative position in the fourth annual The Adviser... READ MORE
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FBAA hits out at regulator
by Huntley Mitchell • 31 Aug 2015

The FBAA has called on the prudential regulator to put aside its bias against brokers.

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ASIC cancels credit licence of Queensland broker
by Reporter • 28 Aug 2015

The corporate regulator has cancelled the Australian credit licence of a Queensland brokerage.

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AFG to launch 'high-end' product after white-label success
by Emma Ryan • 28 Aug 2015
Listed mortgage aggregator AFG will launch a new white-label offering in the coming months aimed at high-end brokers... READ MORE
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Brokers, white-label and direct strategy paying dividends for Pepper
by James Mitchell • 28 Aug 2015

A diversified lending approach has underpinned the growth of one of Australia’s leading non-bank lenders.

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Digital marketing event launches in two more capital cities
by James Mitchell • 28 Aug 2015
Brokers in Perth and Adelaide are set to sharpen their digital marketing skills as The Adviser's hugely popular... READ MORE
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MFAA slams APRA’s broker comments
by Huntley Mitchell • 28 Aug 2015
The MFAA has formally requested APRA chairman Wayne Byres fully disclose the data that has led to his opinion that... READ MORE
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Two more banks increase rates on investor loans
by Reporter • 28 Aug 2015
In response to industry-wide concerns around investor lending growth, two more banks have announced increases to their... READ MORE

ME announces rate changes
by James Mitchell • 27 Aug 2015
Industry super fund-owned bank ME today announced changes to its variable and fixed home loan interest rates for... READ MORE
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Bendigo Bank raises investor home loan rates
by Reporter • 27 Aug 2015
Bendigo Bank has announced it will increase its residential investment standard variable interest rate by 20 basis... READ MORE

APRA boss warns broker-originated loans are ‘higher risk’
by James Mitchell • 27 Aug 2015
APRA chairman Wayne Byres has made damning remarks about the quality of loans originated via the third-party channel in... READ MORE
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Top broker sees impact of market changes
by James Mitchell • 27 Aug 2015
Aussie Parramatta franchisee Ross Le Quesne says some of his clients have started to feel the weight of APRA’s... READ MORE
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Residential construction bolstering Australian economy
by Nick Bendel • 27 Aug 2015
Homebuilding increased significantly over the previous financial year, despite a sharp drop over the final... READ MORE
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Regulator drafts new real estate rules
by Nick Bendel • 27 Aug 2015
ASIC has invited agents to offer feedback on changes it wants to make to two class orders involving the real estate... READ MORE
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Real estate body backs foreign investment reforms
by Huntley Mitchell • 27 Aug 2015
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) says the new foreign investment legislation introduced by the... READ MORE
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Ex-Aussie chief reveals big plans for broker channel
by Huntley Mitchell • 26 Aug 2015
Former Aussie Home Loans CEO Stephen Porges has told The Adviser why brokers are perfectly positioned to capitalise on... READ MORE
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Brokers drive SME lending for NAB
by James Mitchell & Huntley Mitchell • 26 Aug 2015
As it prepares to roll out a new small business offering to brokers across the country, NAB has acknowledged the huge... READ MORE
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Risk advisers should consider broking, says business coach
by Scott Hodder • 26 Aug 2015
A business consultant has suggested that young risk advisers take up mortgage broking as a way to drum up more business... READ MORE
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Customers paying price for bank losses: FBAA
by Reporter • 26 Aug 2015
The FBAA has called for a reduction in credit card rates, labelling customers as the innocent victims of big banks... READ MORE
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Regulator cancels credit licence of Queensland group
by James Mitchell • 25 Aug 2015

ASIC has cancelled the ACL of a Queensland-based credit provider.

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Homeloans cuts rates by 30 basis points
by James Mitchell • 25 Aug 2015

Homeloans has slashed rates on its prime home loan products by up to 30 basis points.

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MyState credits brokers for loan growth
by Emma Ryan & Huntley Mitchell • 25 Aug 2015
Increased efforts to engage with brokers have been cited by MyState for helping it achieve strong growth in its loan... READ MORE
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WA bank plans east-coast expansion

by • 25 Aug 2015
Strong growth in lending activity is encouraging a small regional bank to expand interstate, relying solely on the... READ MORE
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AFM appoints regional manager
by Huntley Mitchell • 25 Aug 2015
Australian First Mortgage (AFM) has recognised the need to bolster its sales team since its merger with non-bank lender... READ MORE
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