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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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