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Vow appoints new broker mentor

by Reporter • 1 Feb 2016
Vow Financial has announced the appointment of a national relationship manager for its new broker mentoring...READ MORE

Business confidence remains solid

by Francesca Krakue • 1 Feb 2016
NAB says business confidence is “encouragingly resilient and positive” despite recent market volatility and weak... READ MORE

Broker commission reform could mirror insurance industry

by Huntley Mitchell • 29 Jan 2016
The head of a leading aggregation group says ASIC’s impending inquiry into broker commissions could lead down a... READ MORE

Pepper extends discount offer

by James Mitchell • 29 Jan 2016
Pepper has extended its 50-basis-point reduction on mortgage risk fees for an additional month until 29 February... READ MORE

Vow unveils new mentoring program

by Emma Ryan • 29 Jan 2016

Vow Financial has announced the launch of its first internally independent mentoring program for new brokers.

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Housing downturn poses 'major downside risk'

by James Mitchell • 29 Jan 2016
As consumer confidence falls and national housing activity passes its peak, one leading economist has expressed his... READ MORE

Property prices hit record levels in one capital

by Nick Bendel • 29 Jan 2016
One capital city has established a new record median property price after strong growth over the final quarter of last... READ MORE

Lender removes investor curbs as demand eases

by James Mitchell • 28 Jan 2016
An Australian mortgage lender has made changes to its home loan rates in an effort to shed some of the complexity that... READ MORE

BOQ appoints new broker head

by Emma Ryan • 28 Jan 2016
BOQ has named a new general manager of third-party distribution as it prepares to launch a new line of mortgage... READ MORE

Sterling Publishing set to launch new platform for SMSF trustees and...

by James Mitchell • 28 Jan 2016
Australia’s SMSF trustees and self-directed investors will soon have access to a new dedicated digital portal that... READ MORE

Decline in home loan demand continues

by Huntley Mitchell • 28 Jan 2016
Demand for home loans dropped significantly for a second consecutive quarter, according to new research by... READ MORE

App for mortgage professionals receives global recognition

by Reporter • 28 Jan 2016
An app designed to make the loan application and settlement process easier for brokers has grabbed first place in the... READ MORE

Broker slams ‘misleading’ rate discounts

by Huntley Mitchell • 27 Jan 2016
A Perth-based broker has called for ASIC to increase its regulation of pricing across lenders’ home loan products to... READ MORE

Non-majors to suffer if broker commissions are scrapped

by James Mitchell • 27 Jan 2016
One of the nation’s largest aggregation groups has told regulators that broker commissions are vital to a competitive... READ MORE

'Front-loaded' fees rife among credit repair firms: ASIC

by James Mitchell • 27 Jan 2016
Australia’s debt management firms, which promise to clean up consumer credit reports, often charge ‘front-loaded’... READ MORE

Investors divided on fixing loans

by Georgia Brown • 27 Jan 2016
Australian property investors are split over whether now is a good time to fix their loans, new research has... READ MORE

More brokers set to become 'China Ready'

by Emma Ryan • 27 Jan 2016
The chief executive officer of a global education provider has revealed that more brokers are signing up to enhance... READ MORE

Scrapping commissions will have 'massively negative impact'

by Emma Ryan • 25 Jan 2016
The head of one of Australia’s largest aggregation groups has defended broker commissions amidst ASIC’s inquiry... READ MORE

Aussie bolsters executive team

by James Mitchell • 25 Jan 2016

Aussie Home Loans has announced two key additions to its senior management team.

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Govt reveals housing affordability options

by James Mitchell • 25 Jan 2016
One of the country’s most senior politicians has outlined a number of ways the government could improve housing... READ MORE

Bank names new CEO

by James Mitchell • 25 Jan 2016

A non-major bank has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer.

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Mortgage rates fall across all categories

by Staff reporter • 25 Jan 2016
A new report has revealed that average mortgage interest rates fell slightly in all categories during the December... READ MORE

Former CBA exec sparks commissions debate

by Adam Zuchetti & Emma Ryan • 22 Jan 2016
The former head of third-party at one of the major banks has suggested that broker commissions should be altered to... READ MORE

Mortgage Choice smashes settlement record

by James Mitchell • 22 Jan 2016
One of Australia’s largest brokerages has recorded a new mortgage settlement milestone for the month of... READ MORE

Rising loan arrears to continue: S&P

by Huntley Mitchell • 22 Jan 2016
For the first time in six months, the portion of Australian housing loans in arrears has increased for prime and... READ MORE

Multi-units drive decline in new home sales

by Huntley Mitchell • 22 Jan 2016
New home sales have declined for a third consecutive month, according to a new report by the Housing Industry... READ MORE

Aussie ‘colours’ homes this Australia Day

by Francesca Krakue • 22 Jan 2016

This year, Aussie Home Loans’ The Colours of Home campaign will extend beyond a competition.

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Finsure cracks $1bn milestone

by James Mitchell • 21 Jan 2016
One of Australia’s fastest growing aggregators recorded more than $1 billion in settlements in December 2015, less... READ MORE

Brokers to rank Australia’s major banks

by Reporter • 21 Jan 2016
Mortgage brokers once again have the opportunity to drive third-party banking to new heights by providing their views... READ MORE

Award-winning broker warns investors as challenges loom

by James Mitchell • 21 Jan 2016
An award-winning mortgage broker has urged investors to buy sooner rather than later, as future regulatory measures... READ MORE
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