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Valuers defend themselves against broker attacks
by Nick Bendel • 16 Dec 2014
Valuers believe they are often the target of unfair criticism, even though they concede their profession is "definitely...READ MORE
APRA asked to investigate valuations
by Staff Reporter • 16 Dec 2014
The FBAA has said it will ask APRA to investigate how mortgage valuations are calculated.
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Century 21 Home Loans lands star recruit
by Nick Bendel • 16 Dec 2014
One of Australia's best young brokers has left his company to strike out on his own, both as an independent and as a... READ MORE
Conflicting mortgage data confuses debate
by Staff Reporter • 16 Dec 2014
Fixed-rate loans are either becoming more popular or less popular, depending on whose figures you believe.
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Proposed SMSF ban labelled 'unhelpful and self-defeating'
by Staff Reporter • 16 Dec 2014
Two prominent groups have slammed the Financial System Inquiry's recommendation to ban direct borrowing by self-managed... READ MORE
December 19 could be biggest settlements day in history
by Nick Bendel • 15 Dec 2014
Brokers, banks and processing companies have been "inundated with mortgages" as pressure builds to convert spring sales... READ MORE
LMI special closing, but 4.63pc variable rate still available
by Nick Bendel • 15 Dec 2014
ING Direct has decided to end its $1 LMI promotion at the end of today, less than a month after it was... READ MORE
Aggregator expands lender panel
by Staff Reporter • 15 Dec 2014
National Mortgage Brokers has added parent company Aussie Home Loans to its lender panel.
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Boom times may be over: property expert
by Staff Reporter • 15 Dec 2014
Australia's housing market is set for "a year of flat activity" in 2015, according to Domain Group senior economist... READ MORE
Lender promises new businesses after posting 'strong result'
by Nick Bendel • 15 Dec 2014
Liberty Financial has reported increased pre-tax profits and revenues for the past financial year.
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Brokers raising serious concerns about valuations
by Nick Bendel • 12 Dec 2014
More than half the brokers in a recent poll were unhappy with the valuations system, with concerns raised about... READ MORE
Regulator lays down the law on risk
by Nick Bendel • 12 Dec 2014
APRA has called for banks to demonstrate a "clear and unambiguous" risk appetite after confirming two new guides on... READ MORE
Bank of Sydney promises to be very accessible
by Nick Bendel • 12 Dec 2014
One of Australia's new third-party lenders has said it will not disappoint brokers on service in the way that some... READ MORE
Annual prices surge but quarterly results tell different story
by Nick Bendel • 12 Dec 2014
Sydney and Melbourne have recorded strong annual price growth that has continued to leave the smaller capitals far... READ MORE
Loan approval volumes up 10.3pc
by Nick Bendel • 12 Dec 2014
Mortgage lending remains strong despite a fall in the number of loan approvals.
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Bullish Firstfolio reveals ambitious growth strategy
by Nick Bendel • 11 Dec 2014
Firstfolio has unveiled plans to change its name, roll out new technology and double settlements.
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Brokers don't focus on commissions: survey
by Staff Reporter • 11 Dec 2014
New lender research has discovered that commissions are a minor consideration for 95 per cent of brokers.
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Aggregator reports strong growth in broker numbers
by Nick Bendel, Huntley Mitchell • 11 Dec 2014
Choice has reported network growth of almost 20 per cent as well as revealing that brokers are clamouring for social... READ MORE
FBAA slams credit agencies as error-prone and hard to reach
by Staff Reporter • 11 Dec 2014
Credit reporting agencies have been told to lift their game if they want more comprehensive credit reporting... READ MORE
Liberty Financial moves into insurance
by Staff Reporter • 11 Dec 2014
One of Australia's non-bank lenders has diversified into insurance through a partnership with insurance giant... READ MORE
APRA and ASIC 'turning up the dial' on banks
by Nick Bendel • 10 Dec 2014
Banks have been warned that regulators are targeting "higher-risk mortgage lending" as they look to maintain sound... READ MORE
Lender cuts fixed rates by 35 points
by Nick Bendel • 10 Dec 2014
Wide Bay Australia has made a play for brokers' holiday business by reducing its three-year fixed rates.
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Comprehensive credit reporting equals cheaper rates: report
by Nick Bendel • 10 Dec 2014
Lenders have been urged to embrace Australia's new credit regime, which has been forecast to make credit easier and... READ MORE
ASIC gives payday lender $478,000 bill
by Staff Reporter • 10 Dec 2014
ASIC has taken action against a company that tried to sidestep regulation by acting as both a broker and... READ MORE
Another big four bank predicts rate cut
by Nick Bendel • 10 Dec 2014
NAB has become the second major bank in a week to forecast that the official cash rate will fall in 2015.
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Pepper boss wins prestigious award
by Staff Reporter • 10 Dec 2014
Pepper co-group chief executive Patrick Tuttle has been named Financial Services Executive of the Year at The CEO... READ MORE
ANZ extends its home loan assessment activities
by Nick Bendel • 9 Dec 2014
ANZ is about to give a second major boost to customer service in less than a month after announcing a move to six-day... READ MORE
Make ASIC stronger: Murray
by Nick Bendel • 9 Dec 2014
The Financial System Inquiry has called for ASIC to be given greater power and has endorsed a model that would make... READ MORE
Federal inquiry attacks negative gearing
by Nick Bendel • 9 Dec 2014
One lender has come out in support of negative gearing, after it was criticised for distorting the market and posing a... READ MORE
Aggregator appoints new chief executive as MD departs
by Staff Reporter • 9 Dec 2014
Custom Equity Group has appointed David Haythorn as chief executive, while former managing director Sean O'Brien has... READ MORE
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