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Fixed-rate demand at record low

by Staff reporter • 5 May 2015
Fixed-rate home loan demand has fallen to its lowest level in more than two years, according to new research by...READ MORE

La Trobe joins forces with AFL team

by Staff reporter • 5 May 2015
La Trobe Financial has announced it will partner with the Collingwood Magpies AFL club for the next three... READ MORE

Brokers to get first dibs on AFG shares

by James Mitchell • 4 May 2015

The ASX listing of mortgage aggregator AFG includes a multi-million dollar priority allocation to its brokers.

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Non-bank denies YBR takeover talks

by James Mitchell • 4 May 2015
An Australian non-bank lender has quashed rumours that it has been in M&A discussions with Yellow Brick... READ MORE

Another lender unveils record-low rates

by Staff reporter • 4 May 2015

ING Direct has dropped the rates on its fixed home loan products to record lows.

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Eighty brokers partner with P2P lender

by James Mitchell • 4 May 2015
An online lending platform that provides SME finance has accrued 80 broker partners since its launch late last... READ MORE

Five-star rating for regional bank

by Staff reporter • 4 May 2015
Suncorp Bank’s Home Package Plus product has received another five-star rating from comparison website... READ MORE

Major bank makes key appointment

by Staff reporter • 4 May 2015

Westpac has announced the appointment of Craig Dunn as its independent non-executive director.

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SMSF lending crackdown doesn’t scare top broker

by Huntley Mitchell • 1 May 2015
The government crackdown on SMSF lending will not burden one of the industry’s top brokers as he identifies new areas... READ MORE

Top office to boast billion-dollar loan book

by Emma Ryan • 1 May 2015
The winner of the Best Office – Franchise category at the 2014 Australian Broking Awards is on track to claim a... READ MORE

Non-major shines in reputation rankings

by Staff reporter • 1 May 2015
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has been named Australia’s most reputable third-party bank as part of an annual global... READ MORE

May rate cut still likely: Westpac

by Staff reporter • 1 May 2015

Westpac chief economist Bill Evans believes the RBA is still on course to cut the cash rate on Tuesday.

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Metro prices growing about twice as fast as regional values

by Staff reporter • 1 May 2015
City brokers have enjoyed substantially larger loan values than their country cousins during the past year, if new data... READ MORE

Bank chief calls for greater transparency in broking

by James Mitchell • 30 Apr 2015
The head of one of Australia's leading banks has flagged bank ownership of mortgage brokers as an area that requires... READ MORE

Major bank praises aggregator following volume surge

by Staff reporter • 30 Apr 2015
One of the big four has praised Vow Financial after the aggregator recorded one of the highest conversion rates with... READ MORE

Lender offers its lowest-ever rate

by Staff reporter • 30 Apr 2015
Non-bank lender Loan Ave has launched its latest rate-cutting campaign for its Platinum three-year fixed-rate... READ MORE

Low rates continue to support property appetite

by Staff reporter • 30 Apr 2015
Property interest remains high despite housing affordability being an increasing concern for FHBs, according to the... READ MORE

Hobart inner-city property five times cheaper than Sydney

by Staff reporter • 30 Apr 2015
Affordable inner-city property still exists in Brisbane and even Melbourne, but is fast becoming impossible to find in... READ MORE

Crazy Sydney market giving brokers pre-approval headaches

by Huntley Mtichell • 29 Apr 2015
Surging Sydney house prices have forced two brokers to develop new strategies to cope with the radically different... READ MORE

Industry newcomer confident after accolade

by Emma Ryan • 29 Apr 2015
The Australian Broking Awards' Best New Office winner for 2014 has credited the award for helping cement its status in... READ MORE

New report highlights risk of mortgage defaults

by Staff reporter • 29 Apr 2015
The amount of income Sydney and Melbourne households are using to pay off their mortgage is rising, signalling a... READ MORE

Broking group generates leads with new video series

by Staff reporter • 29 Apr 2015
One of Australia’s leading branded mortgage groups has launched a new educational video series targeted at... READ MORE

Virgin Money announces new CEO

by Staff reporter • 29 Apr 2015
Virgin Money Australia (VMA) has announced the appointment of Greg Boyle as its new chief executive ahead of its... READ MORE

Wealth group chief suggests alternative to going guarantor

by Huntley Mitchell • 28 Apr 2015
Brokers have been reminded of the risks that first home buyers face if they participate in the rising trend of using... READ MORE

Big four boost broker support

by James Mitchell • 28 Apr 2015
Australia’s major lenders have listened to the needs of mortgage brokers and are investing heavily in their... READ MORE

Chinese buyers set sights on Brisbane

by Staff reporter • 28 Apr 2015
Ausin Group’s decision to open a Brisbane office has provided further evidence that foreign investors may be turning... READ MORE

Major bank says rate cut not likely

by Staff reporter • 28 Apr 2015

One of the big four banks has changed its forecast for the Reserve Bank’s next cash rate decision.

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FBAA partners with national charity group

by Staff reporter • 28 Apr 2015
The industry association has announced its partnership with a charity group that supports Australian Defence Force... READ MORE

Brokerage aims to cash in on ‘extraordinary’ Chinese demand

by Nick Bendel • 27 Apr 2015
One Australian brokerage is betting big on the Asian market after its parent company launched a foreign investor... READ MORE

Award helps broker set new settlement goals

by Emma Ryan • 27 Apr 2015
The broking industry’s 2014 Newcomer of the Year has credited his Australian Broking Award with helping him boost his... READ MORE
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