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New home sales decline

by Reporter • 30 Oct 2015

A decline in new home sales during September was reflected in both the detached and non-detached segments of the...READ MORE

ME raises variable rates

by James Mitchell • 29 Oct 2015

A non-major lender has announced it will lift its variable home loan rates.

Mortgage Choice concedes to being ‘outpaced’

by James Mitchell • 29 Oct 2015

Mortgage Choice has spoken out about its fall in market share and deteriorating share price.

Property investors increasingly turning to brokers

by Emma Ryan • 29 Oct 2015

A new survey has revealed the important role mortgage brokers play in providing services to property investors.

Nominations open for 2016 Better Business Awards

by Reporter • 29 Oct 2015

The process to find the leading brokers in each state has begun, with nominations now open for the 2016 Better Business... READ MORE

Brokerage’s success down to ‘family’ mentality

by Huntley Mitchell • 29 Oct 2015

A Sydney-based brokerage has attributed its success to the group’s “family” mentality after becoming the only... READ MORE

ASIC bans Melbourne mortgage broker

by James Mitchell • 28 Oct 2015

ASIC has permanently banned a Melbourne-based mortgage broker from engaging in credit activities and cancelled his... READ MORE

AMP to re-enter investor mortgage market

by James Mitchell, Huntley Mitchell & Emma Ryan • 28 Oct 2015

AMP Bank has confirmed it will recommence lending to property investors after regulatory pressure forced the group to... READ MORE

BMM launches alt-doc tool

by James Mitchell • 28 Oct 2015

Non-bank lender Better Mortgage Management (BMM) has launched a calculator to help educate brokers and borrowers about... READ MORE

Better Business Summit wrestles Logies for ‘Event of the Year’...

by Reporter • 28 Oct 2015

The Adviser's premier annual event, the Better Business Summit, is set to go head-to-head with the likes of TV Week's... READ MORE

Weaker auction market sees fall in sales

by Nick Bendel • 28 Oct 2015

Australia’s auction clearance rate has experienced a significant decline, with the country’s two biggest markets... READ MORE

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Esanda compensates consumers for broker misconduct

by Huntley Mitchell • 27 Oct 2015

The vehicle finance provider of one of Australia’s biggest banks has agreed to compensate more than 70 borrowers for... READ MORE

Bank enters third-party channel

by James Mitchell • 27 Oct 2015

An Australian bank has revealed its extensive growth plans for the third-party channel after partnering with a handful... READ MORE

More rate hikes ‘only a matter of time’

by Emma Ryan • 27 Oct 2015

Brokers are confident that Australia’s smaller banks will lift their variable home loan rates after Macquarie Bank... READ MORE

FBAA welcomes greater transparency

by Liz Shaw • 27 Oct 2015

The FBAA has welcomed the government’s support for increased disclosure of ownership structures within the financial... READ MORE

Industry newcomer joins Loan Market’s elite

by Huntley Mitchell • 27 Oct 2015

A Wollongong-based loan writer has made the top 10 list of Loan Market’s NSW brokers after just 18 months in the... READ MORE

Reverse mortgage sector to grow strongly

by Reporter • 27 Oct 2015

Strong growth is forecast for Australia’s reverse mortgage industry over the next five years, aided by an ageing... READ MORE

Brokers divided on major bank rate hikes

by Emma Ryan • 26 Oct 2015

Mortgage brokers have reacted with mixed feelings to news that all four major banks have hiked their variable... READ MORE

Non-bank unveils new image following acquisition

by James Mitchell • 26 Oct 2015

An Australian non-bank lender has revealed a new corporate identity to provide enhanced brand support as it positions... READ MORE

Aussie expands WA footprint

by Liz Shaw • 26 Oct 2015

Aussie Home Loans is ramping up its expansion in Western Australia after CoreLogic RP Data revealed the value of... READ MORE

Mortgage Choice boasts $50bn loan book

by Liz Shaw • 26 Oct 2015

Mortgage Choice has announced its loan book has officially hit $50 billion for the first time.

Land market conditions ease

by Reporter • 26 Oct 2015

There was some relief from the tight land market conditions in the June 2015 quarter, according to a new report by the... READ MORE