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NAB ‘open for business’ on IO, investor loans
by James Mitchell • 7 Nov 2017
NAB’s full-year results for the 2017 financial year reveal just how effective APRA’s caps on interest-only and... READ MORE
Westpac closes 58 branches in digital push
by Staff reporter • 6 Nov 2017
In its full-year results, announced on 6 November, Westpac noted that it has managed to save $262 million in FY17 by... READ MORE
Is RENTVESTING the new Aussie dream?
by La Trobe Financial Group • 3 Nov 2017
THE AUSTRALIAN DREAM of a white picket fence, a tyre swing and a Hills Hoist in the backyard is nearly gone. Throw in... READ MORE
Westpac bolsters responsible lending with ApplyOnline changes
by Staff reporter • 1 Nov 2017
From 14 November 2017, brokers will be required to complete additional Requirements & Objectives (R&O)... READ MORE
AFP charges RAMS founder with fraud
by James Mitchell • 31 Oct 2017
The ABC reported this morning (31 October) that Mr Kinghorn has been charged and will appear in Downing Centre Local... READ MORE
FBAA welcomes news from major bank
by Staff reporter • 30 Oct 2017
In its full-year results, released last week, ANZ bank revealed that brokers originated 56 per cent of its mortgages,... READ MORE
Mutual banks cut owner-occupier IO rates
by Reporter • 27 Oct 2017
The mutual banks, owned by Teachers Mutual Bank Limited, have dropped the variable interest rate to 3.84 per cent... READ MORE
Lenders decline home loans after viewing this section of credit files
by Merrilyn Mansfield • 26 Oct 2017
The access section is right down the bottom of a credit file and usually has a long list of credit providers who have... READ MORE
Pepper’s deal conversion tool reaches 1,000 users
by Julianne Leybag • 26 Oct 2017
Earlier this year, the specialist lender launched the Pepper Product Selector, an online conversion tool that allows... READ MORE
Lenders trialling home loan blockchain solution
by Reporter • 26 Oct 2017
Homechain, a 14-step origination solution developed by Australian fintech start-up Moneycatcha Pty Ltd, is currently... READ MORE
Major bank to settle rate rigging case with ASIC
by Staff reporter • 24 Oct 2017
Lawyers representing ASIC told the Federal Court in Melbourne on Monday (23 October) that ANZ has reached a... READ MORE
Banks to develop individual approaches to remuneration
by Reporter • 24 Oct 2017
On Friday (20 October), former auditor-general Ian McPhee AO PSM, released his progress report on the Australian... READ MORE
‘No formula’ for mortgage repricing, says NAB CEO
by James Mitchell • 23 Oct 2017
NAB chief executive Andrew Thorburn told a parliamentary committee on Friday (20 October) that if the bank wanted to... READ MORE
Major bank to refund $65m to customers
by Reporter • 20 Oct 2017
The bank has announced that it would provide refunds to some customers holding “packaged” accounts after... READ MORE
Former Pepper CEO joins SME lender
by Reporter • 19 Oct 2017
Mr Tuttle was made redundant from the Pepper Group in April of this year, after the specialist lender decided to... READ MORE

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