Broker
Credit unions, building societies promote responsible lending
by Staff Reporter • 29 May 2009
The new document, which draws on existing lending practices that are already in place in the industry, will help... READ MORE
FirstMac promises brokers speedy servicing times
by Staff Reporter • 28 May 2009
Kim Cannon, FirstMac CEO, said the reality experienced by brokers trying to provide mortgages for potential home... READ MORE
Challenger battles for brokers
by Staff Reporter • 27 May 2009
In a submission to the government Challenger said it was concerned to ensure the legislation did not result in a more... READ MORE
Broker in court over string of fraud, deception charges
by Staff Reporter • 27 May 2009
The former director of a number of companies, including Mortgage Finance Australia, Australian Synergies Group, Orion... READ MORE
Fraudulent broker chooses cliff jump over jail
by Staff Reporter • 22 May 2009
James W. Lull, a former mortgage broker in Hawaii, was pulled from a ravine last week after he failed to turn up to a... READ MORE
UK brokers say insurance products best for diversification
by Staff Reporter • 20 May 2009
According to UK mortgage industry publication Mortgage Strategy, ‘protection products’ – or life... READ MORE
Brokers unconvinced by federal budget
by Staff Reporter • 20 May 2009
Just over half of the 338 respondents – 52 per cent said the federal budget was not good news for the domestic... READ MORE
MFAA debate to tackle key issues
by Staff Reporter • 20 May 2009
This year’s MFAA convention takes place at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre on 3 -5 June 2009.... READ MORE
Originator to give brokers flexibility on how commissions are paid
by Staff Reporter • 19 May 2009
The new commission structure, released to brokers last week, gives the option of 1 per cent up-front commission and... READ MORE
Quality to be recognised in top brokerage ranking
by Staff Reporter • 18 May 2009
Scheduled for the July issue, the Top 25 Brokerages ranking will recognise groups that consistently write the best... READ MORE
Majority of brokers now diversified beyond home loans
by Staff Reporter • 15 May 2009
According to a recent Mortgage Business survey of Choice Aggregation Services (CAS), FAST and PLAN members, mortgage... READ MORE
Strong improvement in commercial lending volumes
by Staff Reporter • 15 May 2009
The increase represented an improvement of more than 20 per cent from February, seasonally adjusted, recovering the... READ MORE
Broader broker horizons
by Staff Reporter • 15 May 2009
Most aggregators recognised the importance of diversification when the broking boom began seven years or so ago. In... READ MORE
Indication of lending policies relaxing in UK
by Staff Reporter • 14 May 2009
As of Friday this week Abbey will increase its maximum LVR from 60 to 70 per cent on its best available fixed rate... READ MORE
Grant extension meets brokers' approval
by Staff Reporter • 13 May 2009
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan last night announced that the government would extend the initiative for a further six... READ MORE

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