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The rise of white labelling
by • 28 Sep 2009

Originators are regaining control of their business and service offering through white labelling.READ MORE

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One third of brokers not ready for legislation
by • 28 Sep 2009
The new National Consumer Credit Protection regime is fast approaching, but not everyone is... READ MORE
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NAB to rebrand Challenger mortgage business
by • 24 Aug 2009
Challenger Financial's mortgage management business will be renamed in the coming weeks after NAB agreed to purchase... READ MORE
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Bendigo to ramp lending
by • 24 Aug 2009
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has delivered a boost to the broker channel with the news that it is ready to ramp up its... READ MORE
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Still a place for part-timers?
by • 24 Aug 2009

Minimum volume requirements have put part-time mortgage brokers in the firing line. READ MORE

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Challenging times for aggregation
by • 24 Aug 2009

Changes to lender requirements have forced the aggregation industry to recognise the need for evolution. READ MORE

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Broker backlash against bank quotas
by • 31 Jul 2009
  The introduction of new minimum volume quotas by some of Australia’s biggest lenders has sent a shockwave through... READ MORE
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Lenders toughen up on borderline borrowers
by • 31 Jul 2009
  Brokers should brace for tougher lending policies ahead as the continued fall-out from the GFC piles more pressure... READ MORE
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Demand for fixed rates continues to climb
by • 31 Jul 2009
  The window of opportunity for borrowers to lock in rock bottom rates may have closed, but fixed rate loans are... READ MORE
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Lenders' policy changes put pressure on broker business
by • 12 Jul 2009

Changing lending policies have put the onus on brokers to keep their clients in the know. READ MORE

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Broker confidence dips
by • 12 Jun 2009
There are early signs the worst of the financial crisis may be over but brokers are less optimistic than last quarter... READ MORE
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Macquarie rumoured to re-enter lending
by • 12 Jun 2009

Rumours are heating up that Macquarie Group is looking to re-enter mortgage lending. READ MORE

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The price of advice
by • 12 Jun 2009
The concept of fee-for-service is controversial – but it’s starting to gain traction as brokers seek greater... READ MORE
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Non-bank products increase in broker popularity
by • 12 Jun 2009

While brokers are intent on writing more non-bank business, it’s yet to translate into sales. READ MORE

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Broader broker horizons
by • 15 May 2009

The term diversification has been part of the broking industry’s lexicon for many years. READ MORE

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Balance sheet funds drive non-bank 'renaissance'
by • 15 May 2009
Despite an overall decline in the non-bank sector’s market share over the last 18 months, the originator and mortgage... READ MORE
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Tighter lending policies a concern for brokers
by • 15 May 2009
A dramatic fall in interest rates coupled with the increased first home owner grant has seen relatively healthy... READ MORE
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Banks bear share of funding burden
by • 26 Apr 2009
Australian banks have come in for heavy criticism for suggesting they can no longer afford to pass on future RBA rate... READ MORE
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DEFs a concern for most brokers
by • 26 Apr 2009
Deferred establishment fees (DEFs) deter nearly two thirds of brokers from recommending non-bank products, a recent... READ MORE
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Challenging times make industry convention a must
by • 26 Apr 2009
With tough market conditions likely to prevail for some time and industry regulation just months away, there’s never... READ MORE
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OPINION -- A revolution in relevance
by • 8 Apr 2009

It’s time for a new market segment, writes Saks Consulting’s Kym Dolton

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No housing price blowout on horizon
by • 8 Apr 2009
Despite industry concerns of a housing price bubble as a result of first home buyer activity, commentators say tighter... READ MORE
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PUBLISHER'S LETTER -- Strong market fundamentals will boost broker...
by • 7 Apr 2009
Against all the odds, Australia is enjoying a mini boom at the lower end of the property market – and there are... READ MORE
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PUBLISHER'S LETTER -- The pessimists have their day
by • 8 Mar 2009
At last the doomsayers can proclaim ‘I told you so’, with the Australian economy having recorded its first quarter... READ MORE
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Brokers split on FHOG boost
by • 8 Mar 2009
The latest Mortgage Business Sentiment Survey has highlighted a division in broker opinion over the federal... READ MORE
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Bottom end to spark property market recovery
by • 8 Mar 2009
Many brokers believe the property market still has some way to fall before staging a... READ MORE
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Broker confidence on the rise
by • 8 Mar 2009
Brokers are increasingly bullish that their businesses will grow over the coming quarter despite the worsening economic... READ MORE
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CBA tightens first home buyer criteria
by • 8 Mar 2009
CBA will require first home buyers to contribute at least 3 per cent of the purchase price on top of any government... READ MORE
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New dawn for non-banks
by • 27 Feb 2009
A resurgent origination sector is now going head to head with the major banks on price, and once again brokers have a... READ MORE
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Ratchet up the rate relief to sustain market recovery: brokers
by • 20 Feb 2009
While the indicators for borrowing activity in 2009 are looking up, many brokers believe further rate relief from the... READ MORE
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