Australian Brokertag:brokernews.com.au,2015:/rss2024-03-19T02:36:46ZAustralian Brokertag:brokernews.com.au,2024-03-19:/news/breaking-news/284336RBA holds cash rate at March meeting2024-03-19T02:36:46Z<p>Mortgage industry reacts to interest rate pause</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/au/001/0413_638464124520892354.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:brokernews.com.au,2024-03-19:/news/breaking-news/284335Private banker makes career switch to become broker2024-03-18T17:42:43Z<p>A private banker moves towards a new career</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/au/001/0440_638463804683613072.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:brokernews.com.au,2024-03-19:/news/breaking-news/284334Westpac aids nurses' homeownership with LMI waiver2024-03-18T17:40:17Z<p>The initiative helps nearly 4,000 nurses buy homes</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/au/001/0440_638463803034119119.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:brokernews.com.au,2024-03-19:/news/breaking-news/284333CommBank, Smartgroup partner for financial perks2024-03-18T17:37:25Z<p>This starts with a special offer from CommSec</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/au/001/0440_638463801142751666.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:brokernews.com.au,2024-03-19:/news/breaking-news/284332CSLR announces levy estimates for victim support2024-03-18T17:32:59Z<p>The scheme will commence in April</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/au/001/0440_638463799759797843.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:brokernews.com.au,2024-03-19:/news/breaking-news/284331Court upholds ASIC's document demand from Provide Capital2024-03-18T17:29:07Z<p>Move ensure the firm's compliance in document production</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/au/001/0440_638463797401328105.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:brokernews.com.au,2024-03-19:/news/breaking-news/284330Canstar reports home loan rate mix2024-03-18T17:25:01Z<p>Rate forecasts paint a picture of cautious optimism</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/au/001/0440_638463794959913758.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:brokernews.com.au,2024-03-16:/speciality/commercial/284321How commercial finance can recruit the next generation2024-03-15T18:38:55Z<p>Commercial finance expert shares pathway into industry</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/au/001/0440_638461245445890160.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:brokernews.com.au,2024-03-16:/news/breaking-news/284320Housing target drifts further away – PropTrack2024-03-15T18:30:58Z<p>This amid construction challenges</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/au/001/0440_638461242547921090.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:brokernews.com.au,2024-03-16:/news/breaking-news/284319Help to Buy scheme launches in Queensland2024-03-15T18:18:22Z<p>Move to reduce mortgage costs, make homeownership accessible</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/au/001/0440_638461233166632579.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:brokernews.com.au,2024-03-16:/news/breaking-news/284318UK BTR growth: Insights for Australia2024-03-15T18:13:23Z<p>Expert identifies barriers Australia must overcome</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/au/001/0440_638461229482729919.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:brokernews.com.au,2024-03-16:/news/breaking-news/284317February sees seasonal rise in payroll jobs2024-03-15T18:06:56Z<p>Education sector drives growth</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/au/001/0440_638461225714533137.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:brokernews.com.au,2024-03-16:/news/breaking-news/284322Court rules Finder Earn not a financial product2024-03-15T18:06:41Z<p>ASIC's claims of unlicensed operation dismissed</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/au/001/0440_638461250585677016.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:brokernews.com.au,2024-03-15:/news/breaking-news/284314MANtalk expands reach to combat mental health struggles2024-03-14T17:57:21Z<p>Events tailored for men in the mortgage industry</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/au/001/0398_638460358216687380.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:brokernews.com.au,2024-03-15:/news/breaking-news/284313$8m boost for social housing in Perth’s south2024-03-14T17:50:46Z<p>New social housing targets seniors in Coolbellup</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/au/001/0398_638460354427495489.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:brokernews.com.au,2024-03-15:/news/breaking-news/284312CommBank reports surge in EV loan adoption2024-03-14T17:49:17Z<p>EV cost comparison calculator also launches</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/au/001/0398_638460353547081230.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:brokernews.com.au,2024-03-15:/news/breaking-news/284311National vacancy rates dip further in February2024-03-14T17:45:33Z<p>"The current rental market remains in crisis"</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/au/001/0398_638460351247209520.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:brokernews.com.au,2024-03-15:/news/breaking-news/284310Experts predict RBA to hold cash rate in March2024-03-14T17:37:01Z<p>Market watchers say data suggests prior rises are impacting inflation positively</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/au/001/0398_638460345914583356.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:brokernews.com.au,2024-03-15:/news/breaking-news/284309ASIC clamps down on 15 SMSF auditors for independence breaches2024-03-14T17:30:02Z<p>Conditions imposed on 13 auditors, two voluntarily cancel registration</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/au/001/0398_638460341925739868.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:brokernews.com.au,2024-03-14:/speciality/specialist-lending/284305Private lender exposes shady industry practices2024-03-13T16:59:42Z<p>Watching out for private lender red flags</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/au/001/0398_638459459761149442.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:brokernews.com.au,2024-03-14:/news/breaking-news/284304CoreLogic: COVID-19’s impact on housing trends2024-03-13T16:57:51Z<p>The firm cites seven economic and demographic trends</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/au/001/0398_638459458689782209.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:brokernews.com.au,2024-03-14:/news/breaking-news/284303Business turnover up in January2024-03-13T16:53:31Z<p>ABS indicator shows growth across industries</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/au/001/0398_638459455774092202.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:brokernews.com.au,2024-03-14:/news/breaking-news/284302ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence inches upward2024-03-13T16:51:06Z<p>But still below the optimism threshold</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/au/001/0398_638459454630433240.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:brokernews.com.au,2024-03-14:/news/breaking-news/284301Uptain and Custom announce new partnership2024-03-13T16:44:12Z<p>The tie-up will enhance services for brokers and clients</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/au/001/0398_638459450494870304.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:brokernews.com.au,2024-03-14:/news/breaking-news/284300Spending falls in February despite festival boost2024-03-13T16:42:07Z<p>Consumers shift focus to experiences</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/au/001/0398_638459449247719833.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:brokernews.com.au,2024-03-13:/news/breaking-news/284293Pepper Money CEO raises money for World’s Greatest Shave2024-03-12T17:27:19Z<p>Industry urged to support and donate</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/au/001/0398_638458612356404157.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:brokernews.com.au,2024-03-13:/news/breaking-news/284292Business conditions improve in February2024-03-12T17:22:22Z<p>But confidence and forward orders remain lagging</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/au/001/0398_638458609395276911.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:brokernews.com.au,2024-03-13:/news/breaking-news/284291Better Choice partners with VOW Financial2024-03-12T17:19:08Z<p>Promotion also announced</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/au/001/0398_638458607432761083.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:brokernews.com.au,2024-03-13:/news/breaking-news/284290REA Group pledges $400,000 to combat homelessness2024-03-12T17:17:04Z<p>It raised funds through a large-scale customer event</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/au/001/0398_638458605819451821.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:brokernews.com.au,2024-03-13:/news/breaking-news/284289B2B payment defaults reach record highs – CreditorWatch2024-03-12T17:11:29Z<p>CEO says Australian businesses are "being squeezed" by cost pressures</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/au/001/0398_638458602837018620.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:brokernews.com.au,2024-03-13:/news/breaking-news/284288Residential dwelling value up in December quarter2024-03-12T17:04:47Z<p>Average price also climbs</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/au/001/0398_638458598339955221.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />