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AMP Bank blacklists over 140 suburbs
by Reporter • 31 Mar 2016
The leaking of a confidential report kept by AMP Bank has revealed the suburbs it deems to be most at risk, with a... READ MORE
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Govt urged to step up alt-fi involvement
by Reporter • 31 Mar 2016
Industry figures have called upon the government to increase its involvement in the alternative finance (alt-fi) sector... READ MORE
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Vacancy rates and rent prices on the rise
by Reporter • 31 Mar 2016
New figures have revealed that while weekly rents have increased, national vacancy rates appear slightly above the... READ MORE

Brokers are what banks ‘pretend to be’, says CEO
by James Mitchell • 30 Mar 2016
The head of a major mortgage aggregator says brokers are dominating the Australian mortgage market by integrating... READ MORE
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Victorian man banned from credit activities
by James Mitchell • 30 Mar 2016
ASIC has permanently banned a Victorian man from providing financial services and engaging in credit activities. READ MORE
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Major brokerage's advice arm sees first profit
by Emma Ryan • 30 Mar 2016
An ASX-listed broking group has delivered a strong growth trajectory for its financial planning arm after announcing... READ MORE
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Loan arrears climb further
by Emma Ryan • 30 Mar 2016
A new report has revealed that the proportion of Australian housing loans in arrears has increased for prime and... READ MORE
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Australia's housing shortage ‘significant’: ANZ
by Emma Ryan • 30 Mar 2016
Australia remains in the midst of a housing shortage, according to new data by ANZ Research. READ MORE

Robo-advice could threaten broker channel
by James Mitchell • 29 Mar 2016
A leading market analyst has questioned how relevant the third-party channel will be in five years if customers flock... READ MORE
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Industry body calls to foster new brokers
by Emma Ryan • 29 Mar 2016
The FBAA has highlighted the need for greater industry participation in helping nurture the next generation of mortgage... READ MORE
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Property spruiker ‘restrained’ by Federal Court
by James Mitchell • 29 Mar 2016
ASIC has obtained a permanent injunction against a number of real estate groups associated with a notorious property... READ MORE
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Australia's housing debt reaches record high
by Emma Ryan • 29 Mar 2016
Australian consumers are facing more housing debt than ever before, new research has revealed. READ MORE
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'Fragile' renovation recovery continues
by Emma Ryan • 29 Mar 2016
New research from the Housing Industry Association (HIA) has revealed that total renovations activity has increased... READ MORE
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ANZ closing branches with firm eye on broker channel
by James Mitchell • 24 Mar 2016
A new report from JP Morgan has revealed that ANZ is reducing its branch presence and positioning itself as a... READ MORE
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eChoice responds to talk of further regulatory changes
by Emma Ryan • 24 Mar 2016
ASX-listed mortgage aggregator eChoice says communication in the mortgage industry needs to be strengthened to avoid... READ MORE
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Big four home loan satisfaction slips
by Emma Ryan • 24 Mar 2016
The big four banks’ home loan customers have not recovered from the October rate rise, with new data showing a drop... READ MORE
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Sydney's property prices buck trend
by Huntley Mitchell • 24 Mar 2016
For the first time in three years, Sydney’s quarterly dwelling price growth has experienced a decline, according to... READ MORE
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Aussie partners with national charity
by Reporter • 24 Mar 2016
Aussie Home Loans has announced a new partnership with food rescue charity OzHarvest which will see more than 1,300... READ MORE

Investor loans to deteriorate when rates rise: report
by James Mitchell • 23 Mar 2016
A new report by Moody’s Investors Service has flagged increasing risks in the Australian housing market despite... READ MORE
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CBA dominating investor mortgage market
by James Mitchell • 23 Mar 2016
The Commonwealth Bank has seen a significant increase in its share of broker-originated investor loans, while two major... READ MORE
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La Trobe unveils new specialist product
by Emma Ryan • 23 Mar 2016
La Trobe Financial has launched a new product to further enhance its specialist offering. READ MORE
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Most expensive suburbs uncovered
by Emma Ryan • 23 Mar 2016
New figures by CoreLogic RP Data have revealed Australia’s most expensive suburbs for houses and units. READ MORE

Former broker pleads guilty to loan fraud
by Reporter • 22 Mar 2016
A former Sydney broker has pleaded guilty to three charges of loan fraud which resulted in her receiving more than... READ MORE

Brokers face bankruptcy if market turns, warns Vow
by Emma Ryan • 22 Mar 2016
Vow Financial has warned brokers that they risk bankruptcy if they fail to cover themselves financially against... READ MORE
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AFG urges borrowers to stand up for brokers
by Huntley Mitchell • 22 Mar 2016
AFG has called on borrowers to support brokers amid ASIC’s review into remuneration in the third-party channel. READ MORE