Broker
Brokers to swing to second-tier banks?
by Staff Reporter • 6 Feb 2009
Commission reductions and poor servicing levels from the majors appear to have fuelled brokers’ resolve to look... READ MORE
New Alliance referral relationship to boost broker numbers
by Staff Reporter • 6 Feb 2009
According to Alliance’s CEO Craig Dres, the relationship brings together two organisations with a similar ethos... READ MORE
Poor bank service levels continue to hurt broker channel
by Staff Reporter • 5 Feb 2009
Prior to Christmas brokers were facing turnaround times that exceeded three weeks in some instaces as a major swing... READ MORE
Brokers tip rate cut to boost refinancing and first time buyer...
by Staff Reporter • 4 Feb 2009
Yesterday the RBA delivered the widely anticipated 100 basis point cut to the cash rate, bringing the official... READ MORE
Brokers call for FHOG extension
by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2009
ABS data for November showed the percentage of home loans taken out by first home buyers rose to a seven year high of... READ MORE
UK brokers turn to cross-selling and diversification
by Staff Reporter • 28 Jan 2009
According to independent research released by Datamonitor today, mortgage “intermediaries” (brokers) are... READ MORE
Brokers incensed by commission snub advert
by Staff Reporter • 23 Jan 2009
According to reports, an Acuity Home loans advertisement that ran earlier this week on Sydney's 2UE radio station... READ MORE
Brokers fear end to high LVRs
by Staff Reporter • 22 Jan 2009
The majority of the 859 respondents to Mortgage Business’ latest weekly straw poll said they expected maximum... READ MORE
Crisis sees lending activity fall 30pc: UK
by Staff Reporter • 22 Jan 2009
Gross mortgage lending was down by almost half in Britain in December compared to December 2007, figures from the... READ MORE
Assured offers brokers fee-free franchise
by Staff Reporter • 21 Jan 2009
Gary Williams, CEO of Assured, described the model as a “try before you buy option”.
“Brokers... READ MORE
Bank push for greater broker efficiency must cut both ways
by Staff Reporter • 20 Jan 2009
Last week NAB Broker said its broker accreditation system would now require higher standards from brokers if they are... READ MORE
UK government to boost lending
by Staff Reporter • 20 Jan 2009
The measures include offering capital and asset protection to lenders on assets most affected by the crisis as well... READ MORE
NAB raises bar for brokers
by Staff Reporter • 16 Jan 2009
NAB Broker is the latest lender to announce changes to its broker accreditation system.
Yesterday the bank said it... READ MORE
At least 75bp rate cut needed in Feb: brokers
by Staff Reporter • 15 Jan 2009
Over 90 per cent of the 800 plus respondents to the weekly Mortgage Business straw poll said the Reserve Bank should... READ MORE
Half of brokers unprepared for new year
by Staff Reporter • 8 Jan 2009
Just 55 per cent of respondents to a Mortgage Business straw poll said they would have a business plan ready for the... READ MORE

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