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Flavell slams negative gearing changes
by Huntley Mitchell • 17 Feb 2016
Mortgage Choice CEO John Flavell has labelled the changes to negative gearing proposed both by the federal government... READ MORE
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Adelaide Bank sees growth in broker channel
by James Mitchell • 17 Feb 2016
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has recorded growth in broker-originated home loans but a decline in home lending through... READ MORE
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Brokers writing more business for CBA
by James Mitchell • 17 Feb 2016
One of Australia's big four banks is seeing an increasing amount of new business from brokers. READ MORE
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Apartments help lift new home sales
by James Mitchell • 17 Feb 2016
After three consecutive months of decline, new home sales experienced a resurgence in December 2015, according to a new... READ MORE
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Australia’s most expensive suburbs revealed
by Francesca Krakue • 17 Feb 2016
Sydney has dominated the lists of Australia’s top 10 most expensive suburbs for houses and units, according to new... READ MORE
ASIC

Industry body ‘frustrated’ by ASIC’s ‘misleading’ actions
by James Mitchell • 16 Feb 2016
An industry association has rushed to the defence of one of its members after they became a victim of regulatory action... READ MORE
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Regulator's new funding model no concern for brokers: FBAA
by Huntley Mitchell • 16 Feb 2016
The FBAA has reassured brokers they will not be disadvantaged by planned changes to ASIC’s funding model. READ MORE
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PLAN unveils new technology-driven event
by Reporter • 16 Feb 2016
PLAN Australia has launched a new PD day set to offer a dynamic digital learning opportunity for brokers. READ MORE
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Bouris to share branding secrets with brokers
by James Mitchell • 16 Feb 2016
Industry pioneer Mark Bouris will this week explain to brokers how they can build their own personal brand to... READ MORE
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Aussies becoming savvier savers
by Francesca Krakue • 16 Feb 2016
New research has revealed that Australians are now saving almost three times as much as they were 10 years ago. READ MORE
Mark Bouris

YBR raises home loan rates
by Huntley Mitchell • 15 Feb 2016
Yellow Brick Road (YBR) has increased the rates for one of its home loan products due to higher funding costs. READ MORE
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Mortgage demand hits eight-year high
by James Mitchell • 15 Feb 2016
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics indicates home loan demand surged significantly over the month of... READ MORE
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One quick and easy way to boost referral business
by Emma Ryan • 15 Feb 2016
A leading aggregation group has identified how brokers can easily increase customer referrals. READ MORE
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Financial stability yet to recover from GFC
by Francesca Krakue • 15 Feb 2016
The financial stability of Australians took a hit during the global financial crisis and has not returned to pre-GFC... READ MORE
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Sydney buyers and sellers to 'meet in the middle'
by Reporter • 15 Feb 2016
Buyers and sellers in the NSW capital seem to be engaged in a power struggle, with both sides battling for supremacy... READ MORE
Aaron Upcroft

Removing commissions will ‘kill’ the industry
by Huntley Mitchell • 12 Feb 2016
The CEO of a Sydney brokerage has joined the industry debate on remuneration in the third-party channel, warning that a... READ MORE
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New platform launched for SMSF trustees and investors
by Reporter • 12 Feb 2016
Sterling Publishing, creator of The Adviser, has launched a dedicated digital portal that will equip SMSF trustees and... READ MORE
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Suncorp hosts sell-out broker event
by Emma Ryan • 12 Feb 2016
Suncorp Bank has hosted its first SME Masterclass Series for brokers looking to enter the small business lending... READ MORE
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Financial comfort gap widens between young and old
by Francesca Krakue • 12 Feb 2016
The financial gap between younger and older generations has widened significantly since 2011, according to a recent... READ MORE
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Sydney leads national auction market
by Reporter • 12 Feb 2016
Last weekend saw Sydney return to form with auction sales, according to data from property group APM PriceFinder. READ MORE

Broker strategy at centre of bank’s $15 million restructure
by James Mitchell • 11 Feb 2016
A regional bank has pointed to its broker distribution strategy to explain the bank's decision to invest $15 million in... READ MORE
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Mortgage group records 350% growth in settlements
by James Mitchell • 11 Feb 2016
The finance arm of a national real estate group has reported a 350 per cent surge in settlements in 2015. READ MORE
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Lender responds to ASIC penalty
by James Mitchell • 11 Feb 2016
An Australian lender forced to remove one of its loans from the market has defended the product and stressed that the... READ MORE
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Business confidence slump continues
by Reporter • 11 Feb 2016
Business confidence has declined for a third consecutive month, but it remains above the level prior to Malcolm... READ MORE

Mortgage broker cops four-year ban
by James Mitchell • 10 Feb 2016
ASIC has banned a Melbourne mortgage broker for four years from engaging in any credit activities. READ MORE