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Tighter credit has cooled broker loan growth, says NAB chief
by James Mitchell • 6 May 2016
NAB CEO Andrew Thorburn says tighter home lending criteria and recent pricing and policy changes have led to more... READ MORE
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Rate cut frenzy continues
by Huntley Mitchell • 6 May 2016
Three more lenders have announced reductions to the standard variable rate (SVR) on their home loan products, but not... READ MORE
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Owner-occupiers dominate housing credit growth
by Emma Ryan • 6 May 2016
New research has revealed that owner-occupiers outperformed the investor segment in March for housing credit growth. READ MORE
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Home building growth continues
by Huntley Mitchell • 6 May 2016
Fresh figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show new home building approvals rose again in March. READ MORE

Industry veteran launches new franchise group
by James Mitchell • 5 May 2016
One of the third-party channel’s most respected leaders has launched a new franchise operation for mortgage brokers. READ MORE

More banks follow suit with rate cuts
by Huntley Mitchell • 5 May 2016
Twelve lenders have now made reductions to their home loan rates following the Reserve Bank’s decision to lower the... READ MORE
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Bluestone sees strong growth in broker channel
by James Mitchell • 5 May 2016
Australian non-bank lender Bluestone Mortgages has successfully raised $200 million following strong demand from... READ MORE
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Budget will ‘greatly help’ borrowers
by Reporter • 5 May 2016
The FBAA has applauded Treasurer Scott Morrison’s maiden budget, saying it will relieve pressure for mortgage-holders... READ MORE
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Property taxes ‘rising at a rapid pace’
by Emma Ryan • 5 May 2016
The majority of state and local government taxation revenue is coming from the property market, new data by the... READ MORE
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Digital Marketing Boot Camp kicks off in Melbourne
by James Mitchell • 5 May 2016
The Adviser’s highly anticipated Digital Marketing Boot Camp has kicked off, with Victorian brokers the first... READ MORE
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ANZ chief has firm eye on mortgage brokers
by James Mitchell • 4 May 2016
ANZ chief executive Shayne Elliott has explained the significance of the third-party channel to the group's home... READ MORE
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Banks cut variable rates
by James Mitchell • 4 May 2016
Two mortgage lenders have announced changes to their variable home loan rates following the Reserve Bank’s decision... READ MORE
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Industry boss says RBA decision was justified
by Emma Ryan • 4 May 2016
Mortgage Choice chief executive John Flavell says the Reserve Bank of Australia was left with “no choice” but to... READ MORE
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Four in five investors to abandon property
by Georgia Brown • 4 May 2016
A new survey has revealed that 79 per cent of investors would walk away from property if negative gearing was... READ MORE
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Business confidence surges above five-year average
by Francesca Krakue • 4 May 2016
Following three consecutive months of increases, business confidence rose again in April and now sits above its... READ MORE
BOQ

BOQ cuts mortgage rates
by James Mitchell • 3 May 2016
Bank of Queensland has reduced its variable home loan rate following the RBA's decision to cut the official cash rate... READ MORE
NAB

NAB passes on rate cut
by James Mitchell • 3 May 2016
NAB has announced it will pass on the RBA’s full rate cut to its mortgage customers. READ MORE

RBA makes much-anticipated cash rate decision
by Reporter • 3 May 2016
The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered its decision from its monthly board meeting. READ MORE
Westpac

Westpac sees $17.5bn of mortgages reclassified
by James Mitchell • 3 May 2016
Westpac has seen $17.5 billion of investment property loans switched to owner-occupied loans in the first half of 2016... READ MORE
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Pepper rebrand a boon for brokers
by James Mitchell • 3 May 2016
Pepper has unveiled a new initiative that will see its brand refreshed and its retail consumer lending name evolve to... READ MORE
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Cash rate tipped to hit historic new low
by Emma Ryan • 3 May 2016
Disappointing inflation figures could force the Reserve Bank of Australia to slash the official interest rate by 25... READ MORE
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FBAA to represent brokers at budget lock-up
by Reporter • 3 May 2016
After a sustained period of lobbying and high-level meetings, the FBAA has been invited to be part of Treasury’s... READ MORE
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Aussie wins gold for customer service
by Huntley Mitchell • 3 May 2016
Aussie Home Loans has been recognised for its superior customer service in the 2016 Reader’s Digest Quality Service... READ MORE

Banks join online mortgage platform that bypasses brokers
by James Mitchell • 2 May 2016
Several regional banks and credit unions are expected to begin providing home loans via a new online platform that... READ MORE
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Rising debt shattering Aussie home ownership dream
by Emma Ryan • 2 May 2016
New research has revealed that the average debt held by Australians is affecting their borrowing capacity by almost... READ MORE