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Australian Broking Awards 2014: highlights

by Reporter • 4 Sep 2014

 Australian Broking Awards 2014

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Multinational firm renews fee-for-service debate

by Nick Bendel • 4 Sep 2014
Brokers have rejected a call from a professional services giant to give up “conflicted remuneration” commissions in... READ MORE

Low interest rates won’t solve housing problems: RBA

by Nick Bendel • 4 Sep 2014
Borrowers shouldn’t expect Australia’s low interest rates to produce affordable housing, according to the Reserve... READ MORE

Young Broker of the Year submissions open

by Staff Reporter • 4 Sep 2014

The countdown is on to discover if Perth star James Chatfield can retain his title as Young Broker of the Year.

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Mortgage burden eases slightly for Australian families

by Staff Reporter • 4 Sep 2014
New housing data has revealed it has become slightly easier to afford a mortgage but that first home buyer numbers... READ MORE

Homeloans expands BDM team

by Staff Reporter • 4 Sep 2014

Homeloans has added two BDMs to New South Wales in expectation of further growth in the eastern states.

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ASIC gives broker nine-year ban

by Staff Reporter • 3 Sep 2014
ASIC announced today that it has banned a Gold Coast broker for providing lenders with false or misleading... READ MORE

Companies face $7.7m fines in ‘landmark’ NCCP prosecution

by Nick Bendel • 3 Sep 2014
Two companies could each be penalised $7.7 million after the Federal Court found them guilty of breaching their... READ MORE

50pc jump in brokers profiting through social media

by Nick Bendel • 3 Sep 2014
One expert has issued a warning about shunning social media as new research confirmed it is generating increasing... READ MORE

AFG first home buyer numbers fall to 2010 levels

by Nick Bendel • 3 Sep 2014

AFG has reported a sharp slowing of mortgage growth and a big drop in first home buyer numbers.

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Australians can now check credit scores online

by Staff Reporter • 3 Sep 2014
Borrowers can now “push for a better deal” thanks to a new website that will let Australians check their credit... READ MORE

Another housing record gets broken

by Staff Reporter • 3 Sep 2014

New home building approvals have reached their highest level since records began in 1984.

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Reserve Bank leaves cash rate at 2.5pc

by Nick Bendel • 2 Sep 2014
The Reserve Bank has backed up the prediction of most economists by leaving the official cash rate at a record-low 2.5... READ MORE

Yellow Brick Road forecasts first profit in group history

by Nick Bendel • 2 Sep 2014
Yellow Brick Road has forecast that it will finally post a profit in 2014/2015, following $29 million of losses over... READ MORE

Brokers bank on low rates but warn clients to be prepared

by Nick Bendel • 2 Sep 2014
Brokers have backed the consensus view among economists that the official cash rate will remain at 2.5 per cent in... READ MORE

LMI makes sense, say prominent brokers

by Nick Bendel • 2 Sep 2014

Prominent brokers have endorsed LMI as part of a Genworth campaign to promote mortgage insurance.

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Prices skyrocket in big cities, crawl in smaller capitals

by Nick Bendel • 2 Sep 2014
Sydney and Melbourne property prices have increased by about 50 per cent since 2009, while Hobart prices have actually... READ MORE

Lenders offer no-LMI loans up to 85pc LVR

by Staff Reporter • 2 Sep 2014

MyState and The Rock will no longer require mortgage insurance for loans up to 85 per cent LVR.

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MFAA and smaller banks take aim at big four

by Nick Bendel • 1 Sep 2014
The MFAA has been joined by 100 banks in warning the federal government that the big four have too much market... READ MORE

Tech is key to client happiness: Best Customer Service winner

by Nick Bendel • 1 Sep 2014
The brokerage judged to have Australia’s best customer service has said it keeps clients happy by using technology to... READ MORE

Teachers Mutual Bank targets Tasmania

by Nick Bendel • 1 Sep 2014
Teachers Mutual Bank has revealed plans to greatly expand its third-party business in Tasmania, which it sees as a... READ MORE

Big four post steady growth but smaller banks lead the way

by Nick Bendel • 1 Sep 2014
Australia’s big four banks have recorded steady – and remarkably similar – growth in their loan books during the... READ MORE

Good news and bad news for home sales

by Staff Reporter • 1 Sep 2014
New home sales are likely to decline this financial year but will still remain “historically elevated”, the Housing... READ MORE

Best Ethical/ Social Responsibility Program: Loan Market

by Reporter • 29 Aug 2014

Australian Broking Awards 2014

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Credit fraud responsibility ‘ultimately falls with the lender’

by Nick Bendel • 29 Aug 2014
Brokers have a role to play in combating industry fraud, but banks must bear the ultimate responsibility, according to... READ MORE

AMP Bank increases commissions by 20 points

by Nick Bendel • 29 Aug 2014
AMP Bank has offered brokers a temporary commission bonus to help attract customers “that may not have considered AMP... READ MORE

Firstfolio posts $4.1m loss but underlying profit

by Nick Bendel • 29 Aug 2014
Firstfolio has said it ended the financial year in a “much stronger position” despite moving from profit to... READ MORE

Profitable lender promises better back-end support

by Nick Bendel • 29 Aug 2014
Wide Bay Australia has promised brokers will get new loan consultants and better technology, after delivering strong... READ MORE

Think twice before increasing mortgage competition: Reserve Bank

by Nick Bendel • 29 Aug 2014
Increased mortgage competition might actually harm borrowers in the long run, according to the Reserve Bank of... READ MORE

Heritage Bank cuts rates to 3.99pc

by Staff Reporter • 28 Aug 2014
Heritage Bank has unveiled a one-year fixed rate of 3.99 per cent, which is the lowest rate of any kind in its 139-year... READ MORE
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