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amic industry. Australian Broker is published by independent media company Key Media. In conjunction with print and online publications, Key Media also produces several mortgage and finance industry events including the Australian Mortgage Awards. Find out more about Key Media’s magazines, events and websites at www.keymedia.com.

Unlock the power of social media marketing in the brokerage landscape with Peak Capital's Peter Nikolaou and Resolve Fin...
24/01/2024

Unlock the power of social media marketing in the brokerage landscape with Peak Capital's Peter Nikolaou and Resolve Finance's Niti Bhargava! Learn valuable strategies and tips on how brokers can leverage social platforms effectively.

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Two brokers share their lead-gen stories

James Brett, Director of Truly Finance, shares the candid ups and downs of life and business in the brokerage world. Gai...
24/01/2024

James Brett, Director of Truly Finance, shares the candid ups and downs of life and business in the brokerage world. Gain insights into the realities of navigating challenges and celebrating successes.

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From ICU bedside to award stage: James Brett discusses resilience

Australian Broker is looking for the best mortgage innovations in Australia over the past year.Submit your entries for 5...
23/01/2024

Australian Broker is looking for the best mortgage innovations in Australia over the past year.

Submit your entries for 5-Star Mortgage Innovators 2024 through the online form.

Is your organisation driving change?

Canstar reported on the lenders who adjusted their home loan rates from Jan. 15-22, as it noted that big bank economists...
23/01/2024

Canstar reported on the lenders who adjusted their home loan rates from Jan. 15-22, as it noted that big bank economists now anticipate the settling of dust on interest rate hikes.

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Finance expert talks about the interest rate outlook

As the July 1 deadline for the government's controversial Stage 3 tax cuts approaches, experts have weighed in on how th...
23/01/2024

As the July 1 deadline for the government's controversial Stage 3 tax cuts approaches, experts have weighed in on how these changes to tax brackets will likely impact the borrowing capacity of some homebuyers.

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What will the changes mean for borrowing capacity?

 : After a couple of years riddled with economic uncertainty, 12 Australian brokerages achieved an extraordinary feat: o...
22/01/2024

: After a couple of years riddled with economic uncertainty, 12 Australian brokerages achieved an extraordinary feat: over 20% growth in combined revenue and settlement volume. Sponsored by Liberty, this free webinar unlocks the secrets behind their success.

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Discover the secrets to their success

 : In a pivotal move to meet Australia's rising demand for alternative lending solutions, non-bank lender Brighten Home ...
22/01/2024

: In a pivotal move to meet Australia's rising demand for alternative lending solutions, non-bank lender Brighten Home Loans has appointed mortgage industry veteran Jason Azzopardi as its new chief executive officer.

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Former Resimac CFO signs on

ME Bank faces penalties following a guilty plea on criminal charges. Delve into the details with this latest report, unc...
22/01/2024

ME Bank faces penalties following a guilty plea on criminal charges. Delve into the details with this latest report, uncovering the legal developments shaping Australia's financial landscape.

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The bank failed to send accurate home loan info to its customers

 : Finsure Finance and Insurance has launched action in the NSW Supreme Court defending assessments raised by Revenue NS...
19/01/2024

: Finsure Finance and Insurance has launched action in the NSW Supreme Court defending assessments raised by Revenue NSW that retrospectively apply payroll tax for third party brokers who aggregate through Finsure.

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Tax could affect brokers

As small businesses climb out of the weeds of COVID-19 and tax debt, Resimac's near prime lending solution offers a help...
19/01/2024

As small businesses climb out of the weeds of COVID-19 and tax debt, Resimac's near prime lending solution offers a helping hand, providing the flexibility needed for businesses seeking greener pastures.

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Loans a lifeline for self-employed business clients

With new units notorious for faults and defects, a mortgage broker has questioned whether they are worth the risk for hi...
19/01/2024

With new units notorious for faults and defects, a mortgage broker has questioned whether they are worth the risk for his investor and first home buyer clients.

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Over half of NSW units have 'serious defects'

Australian Broker is looking for the best mortgage innovations in Australia.Submit your nominations through the online f...
18/01/2024

Australian Broker is looking for the best mortgage innovations in Australia.

Submit your nominations through the online form.

Is your organisation driving change?

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18/01/2024

Yellow Brick Road has announced the appointment of Frank Ganis to its board.

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He brings more than 40 years of banking and finance experience

As the final phase of the mandatory and ongoing obligation approaches, all Australian Credit License holders are now req...
18/01/2024

As the final phase of the mandatory and ongoing obligation approaches, all Australian Credit License holders are now required to initiate the reporting of internal dispute resolution data to corporate regulator ASIC.

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Know what credit representatives and licences should do

With inflation dipping below expectations in November, talk of rate hikes has evaporated, replaced by speculation about ...
17/01/2024

With inflation dipping below expectations in November, talk of rate hikes has evaporated, replaced by speculation about when rates might actually fall.

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How stage 3 tax cuts could ease cost-of-living crisis

Unlocking the Property Puzzle: Brisbane's median home values surpass Melbourne. Dive into the factors reshaping the real...
17/01/2024

Unlocking the Property Puzzle: Brisbane's median home values surpass Melbourne. Dive into the factors reshaping the real estate landscape and reshuffling the market dynamics.

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And why the property boom might continue throughout 2024

Research by Resolve Finance has highlighted a notable lack of confidence among young borrowers when it comes to navigati...
16/01/2024

Research by Resolve Finance has highlighted a notable lack of confidence among young borrowers when it comes to navigating the mortgage market amid the current uncertain interest rate environment.

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How brokers can help build financial literacy

With one in five of the mortgage industry’s 19,000 brokers not writing a loan within a six-month period, alarm bells are...
16/01/2024

With one in five of the mortgage industry’s 19,000 brokers not writing a loan within a six-month period, alarm bells are ringing over what this might mean for the industry.

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What can the industry do about inactive brokers?

An Islamic home finance provider has ventured into offering self-managed-super-fund products as it looks to develop more...
15/01/2024

An Islamic home finance provider has ventured into offering self-managed-super-fund products as it looks to develop more diverse options for the growing demographic of Muslim buyers.

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How brokers can access growing Islamic finance niche

A recent analysis by a buyers’ agent identified numerous local government areas across different states, where the avera...
15/01/2024

A recent analysis by a buyers’ agent identified numerous local government areas across different states, where the average home prices fell below $500,000 in 2023.

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Two councils still under $100k

The Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia has called on brokers to mark their calendars and attend its virtual p...
12/01/2024

The Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia has called on brokers to mark their calendars and attend its virtual personal development day called Looking Ahead 2024.

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PD event free for MFAA members

ANZ Australia navigates change! Discover the strategic moves as ANZ unveils the extent of regional bank branch closures....
12/01/2024

ANZ Australia navigates change! Discover the strategic moves as ANZ unveils the extent of regional bank branch closures.

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Why do banks close their branches?

Legal repercussions in the spotlight! Four directors face fines for breaching duties. Delve into the details of this cas...
11/01/2024

Legal repercussions in the spotlight! Four directors face fines for breaching duties. Delve into the details of this case, exploring the implications for corporate governance.

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With one contesting the case

Financial education for the next generation! Learn effective ways to teach kids about loans and debt. This insightful ar...
11/01/2024

Financial education for the next generation! Learn effective ways to teach kids about loans and debt. This insightful article provides valuable tips for fostering financial literacy in children.

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When should you teach kids about finances?

 : Fuelled by the Reserve Bank of Australia's hawkish interest rate rising cycle, inflation has continued its decline to...
10/01/2024

: Fuelled by the Reserve Bank of Australia's hawkish interest rate rising cycle, inflation has continued its decline towards the central bank’s target band of 2%-3%.

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Economist declares inflation battle won, recession looms

Demystifying broker misconceptions about private banking with insights from Luke Hanlon, Private Wealth Executive of Len...
10/01/2024

Demystifying broker misconceptions about private banking with insights from Luke Hanlon, Private Wealth Executive of Lending at Westpac. Explore the truths that redefine the landscape of specialist lending.

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How brokers can service high-net-worth clients

 : Liberty Financial has appointed David Smith to the newly created role of chief distribution officer (CDO) to assist t...
10/01/2024

: Liberty Financial has appointed David Smith to the newly created role of chief distribution officer (CDO) to assist the non-bank lender’s continued growth and development.

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Former CEO of lending joins newly created role

Unlock the secrets to healthy BDM relationships with insights from Sanjay Pradhan, Director of SecurePath Finances. Disc...
10/01/2024

Unlock the secrets to healthy BDM relationships with insights from Sanjay Pradhan, Director of SecurePath Finances. Discover the strategies that transformed this banker-turned-broker's approach.

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How new brokers can forge new BDM relationships

 : While November saw a modest monthly increase in dwelling approvals, the overall trend for the year remains below the ...
09/01/2024

: While November saw a modest monthly increase in dwelling approvals, the overall trend for the year remains below the previous year, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

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But lags compared to previous year

After slipping for three months in the second half of 2023, Commonwealth Bank's mortgage business has rebounded, while t...
09/01/2024

After slipping for three months in the second half of 2023, Commonwealth Bank's mortgage business has rebounded, while the other big four banks keep growing, according to new data from the prudential regulator.

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Other major banks continue to take home loan market share

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