Aussie news

• Federal budget will have little impact on property investors by Michael Mata | 14 May 2018

  The budget is not expected to put pressure on interest rates, which is great news for homebuyers

• Career Path: The modern mortgage by Sam Richardson | 13 Apr 2018

  Frank Ganis brought securitisation to Australia and was involved in the transformation of countless brokerages

• Other Life: Cooking up a storm by MPA | 10 Apr 2018

  A 'CEO CookOff' led Aussie's James Symond to form a partnership with food charity OzHarvest

• Productivity Commission pumps up the pressure by Otiena Ellwand | 03 Apr 2018

  The major banks have had their turn in front of the PC to discuss broker remuneration. Their feedback could have a big impact on the industry's future

• Royal commission: The main takeaways for brokers by Otiena Ellwand | 27 Mar 2018

  Higher expectations will be demanded of brokers and banks as cultural norms are addressed

• A musical calling by MPA | 16 Mar 2018

  Aussie broker Oscar Hvala is embracing a passion that's a far cry from the fast-paced world of finance

• Stretched, stressed and overwhelmed by MPA | 16 Mar 2018

  Financial stress is keeping many Australians awake at night. What can employers do to improve the situation?

• Banks cut interest-only rates by Michael Mata | 07 Mar 2018

  Banks large and small, including CBA and St George, have joined the bandwagon

• NSW homebuyers turn to regional areas by MPA | 12 Feb 2018

  With regional centres investing in strategic planning, savvy investors are well positioned to spot growth areas

• Does installing a pool add value to a property? by MPA | 07 Feb 2018

  Not surprisingly, young people were more likely to pay extra for a house with a pool, according to a new survey