Broker
Senate passes broker legislation
by Staff Reporter • 28 Oct 2009
The laws, which will cover mortgage brokers, margin loans and debentures, faced some staunch opposition with many... READ MORE
MFAA reinstates 900 brokers
by Staff Reporter • 27 Oct 2009
Early last month, the MFAA took a hard line with brokers that had failed to obtain the Certificate IV, terminating... READ MORE
Broker uses franchise to drum up good will
by Staff Reporter • 26 Oct 2009
Mr Campbell was awarded the top prize for his dedication to helping the local community and ongoing contribution to... READ MORE
Big four to ramp up business lending
by Staff Reporter • 26 Oct 2009
The major lenders are seeking to take advantage of surplus capital and improving corporate growth prospects.
NAB’s... READ MORE
‘Lying’ agent’s appeal thrown out of court
by Staff Reporter • 22 Oct 2009
Michael Mavadaat, the principal of Aplecross-based Key Realty, was last year disqualified from practicing for lying,... READ MORE
NAB Broker launches new division
by Staff Reporter • 21 Oct 2009
Speaking at the NAB Broker roundtable yesterday, newly appointed general manager of distribution for NAB Broker, John... READ MORE
Legislation delay gets broker approval
by Staff Reporter • 20 Oct 2009
Earlier this month, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) decided to push back the start date... READ MORE
Small businesses suffer as lending tightens
by Staff Reporter • 19 Oct 2009
According to a report in today’s The Australian Financial Review banks are charging small businesses almost double... READ MORE
RAMS appoints new head of broker
by Staff Reporter • 15 Oct 2009
Tony MacRae comes to the position with a strong background in retail financial services and the mortgage industry. He... READ MORE
Mortgage broker faces $6.1m fraud charges
by Staff Reporter • 14 Oct 2009
Samer Hraiki yesterday faced a further five charges of obtaining money by deception.
In July, his lawyer told the... READ MORE
RBA acted too soon: broker poll
by Staff Reporter • 13 Oct 2009
According to Mortgage Business’ most recent weekly straw poll, 83.8 per cent of brokers believe the RBA has raised... READ MORE
Agencies could scupper self-employed lending
by Staff Reporter • 13 Oct 2009
Under the first $8 billion program, announced late last year, the government put a 10 per cent cap on the total amount... READ MORE
Acquisitions in Mortgage Choice’s sights
by Staff Reporter • 13 Oct 2009
According to Mr Russell, the franchise group is currently in talks with at least two companies regarding a potential... READ MORE
Industry needs a wholesale benchmark: Bouris
by Staff Reporter • 8 Oct 2009
According to a report in today’s The Australian, Mr Bouris said the initiative would allow home buyers to predict... READ MORE
Home lending remains resilient
by Staff Reporter • 8 Oct 2009
Loans for the construction of new homes and the purchase of new homes grew 4.7 per cent following a slight fall in... READ MORE

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