Compliance
Exit fee regulation amended
by Staff Reporter • 16 May 2011
According to a statement by Gadens Lawyers, regulation 79A of the Act prohibits a credit fee or charge in a credit... READ MORE
Friend or foe?
by Staff Reporter • 11 May 2011
WHEN TREASURER Wayne Swan announced recently that his proposed ban on exit fees had been passed into law, few were... READ MORE
The Word - New NCCP requirements
by Staff Reporter • 11 May 2011
PETER WHITE, FBAA president
I don’t believe the requirements are too onerous. The industry is undeniably... READ MORE
Lead generator on the lookout for recruits
by Staff Reporter • 5 May 2011
Despite signing many of the nation’s best business writers, 1300 Home Loans is still “actively recruiting... READ MORE
Advantedge takes proactive approach to exit fee ban
by Staff Reporter • 27 Apr 2011
Advantedge’s general manager of lending – distribution Brett Halliwell says the industry needs to start... READ MORE
Heading for extinction
by Staff Reporter • 18 Apr 2011
Many brokers are doing it tough right now. While new legislation has fostered a more professional image for the... READ MORE
Exit fee ban enforced...what’s next?
by Staff Reporter • 18 Apr 2011
But if the government really wanted to create a competitive mortgage environment, wouldn’t it want to discuss any... READ MORE
REIA urges government to boost FHOG
by Staff Reporter • 18 Apr 2011
Increased first home buyer activity could drive down the cost of housing, according to the Real Estate Industry of... READ MORE
ASIC clears up NCCP confusion
by Staff Reporter • 4 Apr 2011
ASIC has attempted to address growing confusion surrounding certain aspects of the National Consumer Credit Protection... READ MORE
Top Ten Originators 2011
by Staff Reporter • 21 Mar 2011
There were periods when the property market ran very hot; more often than not, borrower activity was lacklustre,... READ MORE
Competition heats up
by Staff Reporter • 21 Mar 2011
COMPETITION IN the mortgage market is heating up.
In the past few weeks, many of Australia’s majors, second-tier... READ MORE
The Word - New products and services in 2011
by Staff Reporter • 21 Mar 2011
BRAD NOLAN
Eastern Financial Solutions
Not necessarily. I am expecting to see a strong market return of 95 per... READ MORE
Don’t rest on your laurels
by Staff Reporter • 21 Mar 2011
THE MORTGAGE industry in 2011 is, I believe, in great shape and is well positioned for growth. There are probably... READ MORE
ANALYSIS - A return to competition?
by Staff Reporter • 21 Mar 2011
The question, however, is this: does it mean genuine competition has returned to the market?
A recent senate inquiry... READ MORE
Self employed struggle under regulation
by Staff Reporter • 16 Mar 2011
Self employed borrowers have been hardest hit by cautious lending policies, a new survey has found.
According to a new... READ MORE

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