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Home buyers lose confidence
by Reporter • 7 Apr 2016
Confidence among home buyers has declined for the first time since March 2014, new research has revealed. READ MORE
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Investor credit growth surges
by Huntley Mitchell • 7 Apr 2016
Investor housing credit recorded its fastest growth rate in six months during February, according to new research. READ MORE
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Hobart leads capitals for property price growth
by Georgia Brown • 7 Apr 2016
Tasmania’s capital recorded significantly higher growth in dwelling values than any other capital city in the first... READ MORE

Broker admits to defrauding big four bank
by Huntley Mitchell • 6 Apr 2016
A former Queensland broker has admitted to eight charges of home loan fraud involving one of the major banks. READ MORE
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Real estate tech enhances mortgage lead generation
by Reporter • 6 Apr 2016
An Australian-developed marketing platform is helping brokers generate new home loan leads by breaking down the... READ MORE
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RBA decision highlights economy’s strength: Flavell

by Reporter • 6 Apr 2016
Mortgage Choice chief executive John Flavell believes the Reserve Bank will continue to hold the cash rate for some... READ MORE
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Home building growth returns
by Emma Ryan • 6 Apr 2016
New home building began recovering in February following a decline in January, according to data from the Australian... READ MORE
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Govt urged to help seniors downsize property
by Reporter • 6 Apr 2016
Fresh data has highlighted the need for new government policies to make the downsizing process easier for seniors,... READ MORE
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Reserve Bank reveals cash rate decision - 2016
by Reporter • 5 Apr 2016
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the outcome of its monthly board meeting. READ MORE

Brokers missing out on lead generation opportunities
by James Mitchell • 5 Apr 2016
Referral relationships between brokers and real estate agents remain underutilised, according to the heads of... READ MORE
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Refinancing outpaces property purchases for Aussie
by Reporter • 5 Apr 2016
Aussie Home Loans has seen more owner-occupiers refinance their mortgages than purchase property this financial year. READ MORE
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Banking hoax a warning to brokers: FBAA
by Huntley Mitchell • 5 Apr 2016
The recent case of a tradesman accused of falsely showing his bank balance to be nearly $600 million in credit... READ MORE
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RBA to hold cash rate
by Emma Ryan • 5 Apr 2016
The vast majority of experts have predicted that the Reserve Bank will keep the cash rate unchanged at today’s... READ MORE
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Study finds link between financial and physical fitness
by Tim Stewart • 5 Apr 2016
Australians who rate themselves as physically fit are more likely to consider themselves financially literate, new... READ MORE
Paul Ryan

All prime mortgages ‘pretty much the same’, says broker
by James Mitchell • 4 Apr 2016
A veteran mortgage broker says strong communication skills and a quality service offering are critical in a market... READ MORE
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Banks under pressure to raise rates
by Emma Ryan • 4 Apr 2016
The rising cost of funds and ongoing regulatory changes are creating “the perfect storm” for banks to begin raising... READ MORE
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AFG makes two key appointments
by Emma Ryan • 4 Apr 2016
Mortgage aggregator AFG has announced the appointment of two new directors to its board. READ MORE
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Falling home sales point to property down cycle
by Emma Ryan • 4 Apr 2016
A new report by the Housing Industry Association has revealed that the proportion of new home sales has fallen and... READ MORE
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Apartment supply at record levels for Melbourne’s inner suburbs
by Jack Needham • 4 Apr 2016
A new report has revealed the key demographics driving demand in Melbourne’s inner-city apartment sector, confirming... READ MORE
Mark Woolnough

Brokers write 90% of ING Direct’s mortgages
by Huntley Mitchell • 1 Apr 2016
ING Direct Australia has attributed much of its double-digit growth in branded mortgages to brokers, while the bank’s... READ MORE
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ANZ tightens lending criteria
by James Mitchell • 1 Apr 2016
ANZ has announced a raft of changes to its home lending criteria including serviceability assessments and foreign... READ MORE
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More rates hikes coming, says industry boss
by Reporter • 1 Apr 2016
Rising funding costs are likely to force the major banks to once again raise their home loan rates, according to an... READ MORE
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Apartment boom to leave unprecedented legacy
by Reporter • 1 Apr 2016
A leading real estate figure has issued a warning over the apartment boom in Australia’s largest city, arguing that... READ MORE
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SME funder rebrands, upgrades platform
by Reporter • 1 Apr 2016
A cash flow funder that specialises in financing SMEs has unveiled its new brand and website, as well as a significant... READ MORE
Jon Denovan

Lawyer warns against FOFA-style reforms in broking
by James Mitchell • 31 Mar 2016
A top lawyer has warned that scrapping broker commissions and implementing a fee-for-service model would be a... READ MORE