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Reality behind the numbers
Investor activity in the residential property market has taken multiple hits over recent years, the latest being a 3.4% decline in returns in FY18/19, compared with a rally of 11.4% on ASX investments. Australian Broker examines the situation and where the opportunities lie for brokers
Romancing the loan writers
Last year, while executives from the major banks answered to the royal commission, their non-bank competitors quietly issued 60% of all new mortgages. Now, with their sights set on regaining lost ground, the majors are back in business with new tools, touchpoints and tech – but is it enough to win back the third-party channel?

The end of easy money
A new set of rules around credit cards could see thousands of consumers forced to consolidate their debts
Reacting to the royal commission
Brokers have their say on the royal commission's interim report

Brexit: boom or bust? by Julia Corderoy
Britain has voted to leave the European Union. Now what? Australian Broker investigates what the Brexit means for the global and Australian economies, and how it could affect brokers
Ease up, APRA? by Julia Corderoy
As annual growth in investment lending slides, Australian Broker investigates whether APRA should reassess its 10% annual growth limit
2016 federal budget round-up by Julia Corderoy
The Federal Budget has been announced and the industry has weighed in. So what does the new budget mean for brokers, their clients and the market in 2016?
Brokers on notice in interest-only crackdown by Julia Corderoy
Corporate regulator ASIC has announced a new review into the mortgage broking sector, focusing on a broker’s responsibilities in regards to interest-only lending