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Brokers can drive more business via the internet

by Karina Cotter • 22 May 2015
The Adviser has launched a one-day, interactive boot camp, partnered by Westpac, to help brokers build and grow their...READ MORE

Appoint a housing minister: federal inquiry

by Reporter • 22 May 2015
Politicians from the key political parties have demanded the creation of a dedicated housing ministry to help make... READ MORE

Beware of tax concession traps

by Reporter • 22 May 2015
Small businesses should be wary of “bending the rules” to capitalise on the government’s newly proposed tax... READ MORE

Brokers to feel effects of APRA investor crackdown

by Huntley Mitchell • 21 May 2015
APRA’s focus on investor lending could have a significant impact on brokers who specialise in that segment of the... READ MORE

New campaign to generate ‘awareness and leads’ for brokers

by Reporter • 21 May 2015
Pepper has launched a new campaign aiming to raise the profile of specialist lending and educate borrowers about its... READ MORE

New app to reduce turnaround times

by Reporter • 21 May 2015
The MFAA has announced a partnership with a new smartphone app designed to help brokers manage the compliance process... READ MORE

Scrapping first home owner grant ‘makes no sense’

by Reporter • 21 May 2015
The Western Australian Budget has dealt a blow to first home buyers, who will no longer receive a government grant for... READ MORE

Broker banned for $3.6m fraud

by Reporter • 20 May 2015

ASIC has punished a Sydney broker with a 10-year ban after she was convicted of loan fraud.

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‘Responsible’ Bankwest puts brake on investor lending

by Reporter • 20 May 2015
Bankwest has made it harder for investors to secure loans, in a sign that APRA’s campaign on lending standards is... READ MORE

Connective brokers offered new growth opportunity

by Reporter • 20 May 2015

Connective has officially launched its new range of white-label home loan products under its home loans brand.

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Public bank bashing could spell good news for brokers

by Reporter • 20 May 2015

APRA’s criticism of bank lending practices might have provided brokers with a golden marketing opportunity.

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Brokers hit new market share record

by Reporter • 19 May 2015

The rise and rise of mortgage broking has continued, with the industry setting a new record for market share.

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Mortgage brokers still love their local champions

by Reporter • 19 May 2015
Brokers might have just as much of a soft spot for their state’s bank as they do their state’s beer, if new data is... READ MORE

Home loan demand hits six-year high

by Reporter • 19 May 2015

The number of owner-occupied mortgage commitments has reached its highest level since September 2009.

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Debt reduction the best strategy following rate cut

by Reporter • 19 May 2015
Borrowers have been advised to take advantage of record-low interest rates by paying off debt rather than splurging... READ MORE

Regulator told to be alert, not alarmed

by Nick Bendel • 18 May 2015
APRA is slowly increasing pressure on Australia’s banks despite an industry view that lending standards are... READ MORE

Homeloans lowers rates on full-doc products

by Reporter • 18 May 2015
Homeloans has cut rates for two of its full-doc home loan products by up to 35 basis points, just over a month after... READ MORE

Investors drive record result for major aggregator

by Reporter • 18 May 2015
Strong investor activity in Victoria and New South Wales has helped one of the nation’s largest aggregators process... READ MORE

Prices rising in Tasmania as confidence grows

by Reporter • 18 May 2015
The Real Estate Institute of Tasmania (REIT) has said the housing market is on the way up after house sales reached... READ MORE

Three lenders announce rate cuts

by Reporter • 15 May 2015

Resimac has now reduced its rates by 150 basis points this year after making another cut of 85 points.

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How do you feel about your aggregator?

by Reporter • 15 May 2015
How happy brokers are with their aggregator – and what might prompt them to leave – is the focus of a recently... READ MORE

Finance and property group shows tech credentials

by Nick Bendel • 15 May 2015
Coronis will now be able to deliver faster settlements for its buyers after becoming an early adopter of electronic... READ MORE

Housing tipped to benefit from small business package

by Reporter • 15 May 2015

This week's Budget could provide further stimulus to the record building boom currently underway.

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Aggregator takes lead generation ‘to the next level’

by James Mitchell & Huntley Mitchell • 14 May 2015
One of Australia’s fastest-growing mortgage aggregation groups is using innovative technology and strategic... READ MORE

Industry groups react to Budget

by Reporter • 14 May 2015
The federal government’s recent Budget has drawn mixed reactions from two of the industry’s leading... READ MORE

Federal inquiry calls for end to stamp duty

by Reporter • 14 May 2015

Liberal, Labor and Greens parliamentarians have joined forces to call for an end to stamp duty.

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Sydney house price growth nears 17pc

by Reporter • 14 May 2015

It hardly seems possible, but the Sydney market may be growing even faster than previously thought.

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SMEs bearish about cash flow and sales

by Reporter • 14 May 2015
Almost half of small and medium-sized businesses are finding it harder to manage their cash flow and are more concerned... READ MORE

Price pressures forecast to persist despite building boom

by Reporter • 13 May 2015
Australia will build 41 per cent more homes in 2014/2015 than three years ago – yet the country is still facing a... READ MORE

Government threatens brokers in Budget

by Nick Bendel • 13 May 2015
Brokers could be victims of the government’s decision to strengthen the rules around foreign investment in real... READ MORE
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