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Borrowers trust brokers, know little about commissions: survey
by Staff Reporter • 29 Oct 2014
New research has found that most Australians are ignorant about broker commissions – and they don't care.
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Young Australians set to learn more about broking
by Nick Bendel • 29 Oct 2014
A new youth television show will broadcast a video promoting mortgage broking as a career option.
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Brisbane suffering from 'racist' reputation
by Staff Reporter • 29 Oct 2014
International property investors are turning away from Brisbane due to perceptions that it struggles with cultural... READ MORE
Bank of China breaks into broking
by James Mitchell • 28 Oct 2014
The Bank of China has signed an agreement with AFG to distribute home loans through the third-party channel.
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Adelaide Bank cuts rates by 45 basis points
by Staff Reporter • 28 Oct 2014
Adelaide Bank has announced another cut to its variable rates, while also warning of an emerging threat to the business... READ MORE
Borrowers exploited in compliance breach: ASIC
by Staff Reporter • 28 Oct 2014
ASIC has cracked down on two firms that invented business models to avoid NCCP obligations.
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Pepper boosts loan processing with NextGen.Net tech
by Staff Reporter • 28 Oct 2014
Pepper has said that first-time users can expect faster turnarounds after it upgraded its electronic lodgement... READ MORE
Australian First Mortgage cuts variable rates
by Staff Reporter • 28 Oct 2014
Australian First Mortgage has reduced its standard variable rates by up to 20 basis... READ MORE
Financial hardship and credit reporting driving complaints
by Nick Bendel • 28 Oct 2014
Borrowers are making significantly more credit complaints but are also having their concerns dealt with more... READ MORE
ASIC takes action over big bank’s home loan ads
by Staff Reporter • 27 Oct 2014
NAB will be forced to run clarification advertisements following ASIC concerns about “misleading home loan... READ MORE
Channel conflict: brokers’ chief gripe revealed
by John Bastick • 27 Oct 2014
Bank branches offering better products and rates than is made available to the third-party channel are the number one... READ MORE
Industry figures dismiss short-term borrower fears
by Huntley Mitchell • 27 Oct 2014
Fears about short-term borrowers becoming more prominent in the property market have been dismissed by industry... READ MORE
Stargate acquisition sees demand boom
by James Mitchell • 27 Oct 2014
The $35 million acquisition of Stargate’s technology division by Rubik Financial has helped the platform provider... READ MORE
'Win them on rate, lose them on rate'
by John Bastick • 27 Oct 2014
A leading broker believes some in the industry are so caught up in the current zeitgeist of cheap rates they’re... READ MORE
Better Business Awards sees record nominations
by Staff Reporter • 27 Oct 2014
The process to find the best state-based brokerages is set to be even trickier with over 650 nominations to 2015's... READ MORE
Survey reignites debate on broker diversification
by Huntley Mitchell • 24 Oct 2014
A survey by NAB's subsidiary MLC has prompted debate about whether or not brokers should look to diversify into... READ MORE
Sydney property not as rosy as first appears
by Staff Reporter • 24 Oct 2014
A new report has found the white-hot Sydney market has not been the great performer it has been hailed as.
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Commercial writers – we’re on the lookout for Australia’s best
by Staff Reporter • 24 Oct 2014
It's one of the fastest-growing segments of the broking industry, and The Adviser wants to recognise the best... READ MORE
'Lowering the tax rate would curb negative gearing'
by James Mitchell • 24 Oct 2014
Lowering Australia's income tax rate would significantly reduce the reliance on negative gearing, a leading economist... READ MORE
Mortgage group announces new CEO
by Staff Reporter • 24 Oct 2014
Firstfolio Limited has announced the appointment of Peter Andronicos as its new chief executive.
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Ignore FHBs at your peril, say brokers
by Huntley Mitchell • 23 Oct 2014
In a market hot with investors, some brokers have warned against ignoring first home buyers who are increasingly... READ MORE
CBA retains top spot in satisfaction rankings
by Staff Reporter • 23 Oct 2014
CBA has retained a narrow lead among customers of the big four banks in September, according to Roy Morgan... READ MORE
Any lending curbs won’t include 'heavy regulation': RBA
by James Mitchell • 23 Oct 2014
The RBA has dismissed suggestions that any curbs to lending rules will also come with the "heavy regulation"... READ MORE
Non-major cuts variable rates
by Staff Reporter • 23 Oct 2014
Adelaide Bank has announced a reduction in the variable rate for two of its home loan products.
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97pc LVR loans aimed at students
by Staff Reporter • 23 Oct 2014
HomeStart Finance – the lending arm of the South Australian government – has announced graduate-specific loans that... READ MORE
Broking industry not as 'glamorous' as real estate
by Huntley Mitchell • 22 Oct 2014
A perception that mortgage broking is a less "glamorous" career than real estate is one of the chief reasons the... READ MORE
Tighter restrictions on CPD needed: Century 21
by Huntley Mitchell • 22 Oct 2014
The third-party channel needs to look more closely at how brokers undertake their 20 hours of continual professional... READ MORE
Brokers warned to prepare now for automation
by Staff Reporter • 22 Oct 2014
Automation in the broking industry is inevitable and brokers should start to plan for its eventuality now.
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Rates aren't moving anytime soon: RBA
by Staff Reporter • 22 Oct 2014
The Reserve Bank has signalled the cash rate should remain at its current level – 2.5 per cent – for the... READ MORE
Sterling Publishing acquires leading lawyer title
by Staff Reporter • 22 Oct 2014
Sterling Publishing – publisher of The Adviser – has added to its burgeoning stable of titles with the acquisition... READ MORE
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