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SMSF lending market far bigger than Treasury estimates

New data should force rethink on controversial ban, as AFIA warns of reduced mortgage market competition

COBA Emerging Leader Award winner announced at World Credit Union Conference

Newcastle Greater Mutual Group partner’s ‘outstanding work’ honoured in front of 2,500-strong audience

Pepper Money unveils an alt-doc market first

ASX-listed non-bank lender goes all in on low-deposit lending

Melbourne sellers slash prices as property downturn widens

Nearly one in three homes in Melbourne are selling below asking price, with median sold prices tracking almost $24,000 under initial listings

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Can market shifts create new broker opportunities?

See where opportunity is emerging on the other side of market dips, budgets and SMSF bans

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SMSF

SMSF lending market far bigger than Treasury estimates

New data should force rethink on controversial ban, as AFIA warns of reduced mortgage market competition

SMSF

La Trobe Financial simplifies SMSF refinancing assessments

Lender has updated its serviceability process to ease the path for existing SMSF borrowers seeking lower repayments

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Award-winning agri broker’s job starts with boots on the ground

Measuring success through client outcomes delivers huge results for up-and-coming broker

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Joseph Daoud comes out swinging against 5% Deposit Scheme

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Kmart's 'blind' AI tool cuts hiring time and costs

AI hiring tool at Kmart saves company up to $6 million over the last three years

Kmart's 'blind' AI tool cuts hiring time and costs

AI hiring tool at Kmart saves company up to $6 million over the last three years

AI enablement officer: the new sheriff in transformation town

As AI spending climbs, organizations are creating dedicated AI enablement roles to bridge technology and business outcomes

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Broker in Focus: Lawry Miller, Teachers and Nurses Mortgage & Finance

Why every stint in banking only made this adviser more convinced that broking was where he belonged

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