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Westpac mortgages climb 6.9pc, growth set to continue

by Nick Bendel • 4 Nov 2014

Westpac Group has delivered good news to shareholders and brokers, with profits up and more business coming from the...READ MORE

New credit system will challenge brokers and banks: expert

by Nick Bendel • 4 Nov 2014

Borrowers will increasingly need brokers to help them navigate the new credit environment that is emerging in... READ MORE

Homeloans continues recruitment drive

by Staff Reporter • 4 Nov 2014

Homeloans has bolstered its New South Wales team with the appointment of two new credit managers.

'Mortgage brokers are critical to the Australian economy'

by Nick Bendel • 3 Nov 2014

Trail commissions and mortgage brokers have been credited with easing the effects of the GFC and powering the... READ MORE

Homeloans keeps cutting rates

by Staff Reporter • 3 Nov 2014

Homeloans has made another round of rate cuts and has also unveiled a new policy option for medical... READ MORE

ANZ bullish about mortgages, worried about regulation

by Nick Bendel • 3 Nov 2014

ANZ has continued to record above-system home loans growth – but broker market share has stagnated.

Macquarie hails 'strong volume growth in mortgages'

by Nick Bendel • 3 Nov 2014

Macquarie Group's strong growth in its mortgage portfolio has helped deliver a large profit increase.

Contrasting growth stories for new third-party lenders

by Nick Bendel • 3 Nov 2014

New lending statistics have revealed big gains for Bank of China but only minimal growth for Bank of Sydney.

Industry hits back in battle over lending standards

by Nick Bendel • 31 Oct 2014

Low-doc lending standards remain strong, even though the sector is not without flaws, according to industry... READ MORE

NAB third-party volumes increase by 13.9pc

by Nick Bendel • 31 Oct 2014

NAB has used its annual results to reveal strong growth in broker volumes and plans to massively expand its white-label... READ MORE

Female-focused brokerage wins $100,000 grant

by Nick Bendel • 31 Oct 2014

One broker has received national recognition for her strategy to help women become financially empowered.

Bank reform would deliver 'increased pricing tension'

by Nick Bendel • 31 Oct 2014

Suncorp has claimed that the Financial System Inquiry has "made the major banks nervous".

FactorONE targets growth in WA

by Staff Reporter • 31 Oct 2014

National factoring business FactorONE has appointed Gary Green to lead its new office in Western Australia.

Diversified Mortgage Choice continues strong growth

by Nick Bendel • 30 Oct 2014

Mortgage Choice looks on track to post another record result after posting strong growth in approvals and broker... READ MORE

Aggregator more than doubles revenue

by Nick Bendel • 30 Oct 2014

Finsure's rapid expansion shows no sign of slowing after it reported 140 per cent growth and revealed it is looking for... READ MORE

Poor communication undermining broker-agent relationships

by Nick Bendel • 30 Oct 2014

Brokers risk alienating real estate agents when they fail to give them a "quick no", according to a man who has worked... READ MORE

Pepper hits back at The Australian

by Staff Reporter • 30 Oct 2014

Pepper has hit back at a mainstream media article that it said contained "misleading and incorrect statements" about... READ MORE

Personal loan provider expands broker offering

by Staff Reporter • 30 Oct 2014

Fair Go Finance has created a broker-focused brand to make it easier for brokers to sell personal loans.

China expert reveals how to crack booming market

by Nick Bendel • 29 Oct 2014

Brokers that only speak English have been told they can also capitalise on the booming Chinese market, which has just... READ MORE

Homeloans reduces variable rates to 4.64pc

by Staff Reporter • 29 Oct 2014

Homeloans said it has responded to broker feedback by unveiling another round of rate cuts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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Breaking News

Westpac mortgages climb 6.9pc, growth set to continue

New credit system will challenge brokers and banks: expert

Homeloans continues recruitment drive

'Mortgage brokers are critical to the Australian economy'

Homeloans keeps cutting rates

ANZ bullish about mortgages, worried about regulation

Macquarie hails 'strong volume growth in mortgages'

Contrasting growth stories for new third-party lenders

Industry hits back in battle over lending standards

NAB third-party volumes increase by 13.9pc

Female-focused brokerage wins $100,000 grant

Bank reform would deliver 'increased pricing tension'

FactorONE targets growth in WA

Diversified Mortgage Choice continues strong growth

Aggregator more than doubles revenue

Poor communication undermining broker-agent relationships

Pepper hits back at The Australian

Personal loan provider expands broker offering

China expert reveals how to crack booming market

Homeloans reduces variable rates to 4.64pc

Borrowers trust brokers, know little about commissions: survey

Young Australians set to learn more about broking

Brisbane suffering from 'racist' reputation

Bank of China breaks into broking

Adelaide Bank cuts rates by 45 basis points

Borrowers exploited in compliance breach: ASIC

Pepper boosts loan processing with NextGen.Net tech

Australian First Mortgage cuts variable rates

Financial hardship and credit reporting driving complaints

ASIC takes action over big bank’s home loan ads

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