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The rise of the ethical borrower
Across Australia, demand for ethical banking has increased four-fold in three years. Mark Middleton, head of third party distribution at Teachers Mutual, explains why
Open Banking: A Chance to Shine
Lodex co-founder and CEO Bill Kalpouzanis, highlights the key role brokers can play as Australia catches up with open banking

The digital mortgage shift
Brokers and lenders are in a unique position to transform – and capitalise on – the post approval process. Edward Kerr, business development manager, Lextech, explains
The inside track on APRAs regulation of non-ADIs
Canstar group executive of financial services, Steve Mickenbecker explains why home lending conditions could be getting tougher for the sector

Relevance is our key barrier to success, says MFAA by Julia Corderoy
The MFAA has said its key barrier to success as one of the major broker associations is relevance
Regulators don't understand broking industry, says broker by Julia Corderoy
A veteran mortgage broker has said that the government and regulators often don’t understand the intricacies of the mortgage industry, after ASIC announced a new probe into the industry
Rate cut is coming but home loan rates will rise, says industry leader by AB
Subdued global economic growth is likely to influence the RBA to cut rates, but that doesn't mean we will see lower home loan rates
Bring it on, says broker association by Julia Corderoy
The FBAA has welcomed the latest ASIC review, which will investigate mortgage brokers in regards to interest-only lending
Do not favour lenders, award-winning broker advises by Julia Corderoy
Brokers should steer clear of favouring lenders and be open to alternative lending options in the market, an award-winning Sydney broker has said
Eight in 10 FHBs say housing is unaffordable by AB
More than eight in 10 first home buyers planning to get onto the property ladder within the next two years believe housing is unaffordable in their state, a new study has revleaed