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SMEs offered tips as end of financial year looms
by Reporter • 29 Jun 2015
Tax accounting firm H&R Block has released tips for small businesses in the lead-up to the end of the financial...READ MORE

Defrauded WA broker points finger at ASIC
by Emma Ryan • 26 Jun 2015
The owner of a Western Australia brokerage has suggested that the ASIC register is making it easier for online scammers... READ MORE
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Sydney and Melbourne set for major slowdown: NAB
by Reporter • 26 Jun 2015
New forecasts suggest property price growth is about to slow significantly, which may cool the recent housing bubble... READ MORE
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Debt facility extension strengthens eChoice-Domain partnership
by Reporter • 26 Jun 2015
Mortgage aggregation group eChoice said the two-year extension of its $58.4 million senior debt facility has allowed it... READ MORE
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FBAA recruitment campaign attracts over 1,000 students
by Reporter • 26 Jun 2015
The FBAA has labelled its campaign to recruit young talent “a big winner” after processing more than 1,000 student... READ MORE
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Flavell questions govt home ownership inquiry
by Reporter • 25 Jun 2015
Mortgage Choice CEO John Flavell has hit out at the lack of industry consultation in the lead-up to the federal... READ MORE
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Reserve Bank has added 1pc to house values: report
by Reporter • 25 Jun 2015
Interest rate cuts in February and May have added about $8,000 to house prices in Sydney and Melbourne, according to... READ MORE
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Stamp duty increases 695pc in past 20 years
by Reporter • 25 Jun 2015

Property buyers around Australia have suffered colossal increases in stamp duty over the past two decades.

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Step away from interest-only loans, says Smartline
by Reporter • 25 Jun 2015
Brokers should educate clients on the benefits of switching loans to take advantage of the record-low interest rate... READ MORE

NSW govt expects stamp duty revenue decline
by • 24 Jun 2015
Yesterday’s NSW state budget has forecast an easing in residential transfer duty growth, having grown an estimated 20... READ MORE
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Aussie recruits 1,000th broker
by Reporter • 24 Jun 2015

Aussie Home Loans has achieved a significant milestone by recruiting its 1,000th mortgage broker.

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Investor lending crackdown fails to cool auction fever
by Reporter • 24 Jun 2015
Auction clearance rates have surpassed 80 per cent for the eighth consecutive weekend in Sydney and sixth weekend in a... READ MORE
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Research finds financial vulnerability in Aussie households
by Reporter • 24 Jun 2015
Almost half of all Australian households are dangerously exposed to financial shocks despite historically low interest... READ MORE

Online scammers defraud brokerage
by Reporter • 23 Jun 2015
The Western Australian government has warned brokers of online scamming after a brokerage and its customers were... READ MORE
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Auswide Bank announces record-low rate
by Reporter • 23 Jun 2015
Auswide Bank has launched a new variable home loan interest rate of 3.99 per cent – the lowest-ever home loan rate... READ MORE
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FBAA highlights ‘dirty money’ issue
by Reporter • 23 Jun 2015
The FBAA has been in talks with the federal government as concerns continue to rise around money being laundered in the... READ MORE
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SMEs capitalise on new revenue stream
by Reporter • 23 Jun 2015
Small businesses are increasing their engagement with equipment finance providers, according to new research by East... READ MORE
Mark Haron

Investor crackdown ‘a small thing’ compared to GFC
by Huntley Mitchell • 22 Jun 2015
APRA’s investor lending squeeze is minor compared to some of the other big challenges the broking industry has... READ MORE
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Borrowers to recognise brokers with new awards
by Reporter • 22 Jun 2015
Property investors across the country are set to vote for their favourite mortgage broker, as part of a new national... READ MORE
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Lobby group warns of 'dangerous' negative gearing cuts
by Reporter • 22 Jun 2015
The Property Council of Australia says scrapping negative gearing is an ill-conceived policy that would hurt poorer... READ MORE
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Reducing debt the top priority for mortgage holders
by Reporter • 22 Jun 2015
Most mortgagees will use falling interest rates to repay their home loan faster rather than spend the extra savings,... READ MORE
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Spruikers not brokers ‘creating the problem’ with SMSFs
by Huntley Mitchell • 19 Jun 2015
Trouble in the SMSF sector should be blamed on spruikers rather than brokers or lenders, one prominent industry figure... READ MORE
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The search for Australia’s brightest broker continues
by Reporter • 19 Jun 2015
Round one of Broker IQ has been open for just under three weeks and is already generating an outstanding response, with... READ MORE
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Google and Facebook key to pay-per-click ads
by Huntley Mitchell • 19 Jun 2015
There are multiple ways that brokers can use pay-per-click advertising effectively as a lead generation tool, according... READ MORE
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More consumers taking advantage of low rates
by Reporter • 19 Jun 2015
Australian borrowers are taking advantage of the record-low interest rates by consolidating or transferring their... READ MORE

NSW emerging as broker battleground
by • 18 Jun 2015
Lenders may follow the lead of ING Direct by singling out NSW investors for separate rates, with implications for the... READ MORE
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Government inquiry fails to settle negative gearing debate
by Reporter • 18 Jun 2015
Negative gearing probably has a “detrimental effect” on housing affordability but the impact on rental... READ MORE
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Senior industry figures prepare to go ‘homeless’
by Emma Ryan • 18 Jun 2015
Brokers and bankers will rough it out at this year’s Vinnies CEO Sleepout, as they attempt to highlight Australia’s... READ MORE
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FHBs more determined than ever
by Reporter • 18 Jun 2015
Australian first home buyers are prepared to make sacrifices in order to save for a home deposit, according to... READ MORE

Brokers tip SMSF lending slowdown
by Huntley Mitchell • 17 Jun 2015
The majority of brokers believe less people will purchase property via their SMSF as a result of APRA’s investor... READ MORE
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