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ABS finds Australia wealthier, smarter but not fairer
by Nick Bendel • 13 May 2014
Australia has become a wealthier and more educated country but has not become any fairer, according to statistics from...READ MORE
Brokers divided on insurance opportunity
by Nick Bendel • 12 May 2014
Brokers may be missing out on extra income, with new research revealing that little more than half sell... READ MORE
Stargate-RP Data deal to 'speed up loan application process'
by Staff Reporter • 12 May 2014
Stargate Group has become the first software developer to fully integrate its broker platform with RP Data.
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Lender cuts fixed rates by 10 points
by Staff Reporter • 12 May 2014
One lender has cut its fixed rates “to keep one step ahead of the competition”.
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Bigwigs to attend brokerage opening
by Nick Bendel • 12 May 2014
Two politicians will help open a new brokerage office in western Sydney, with the owner bullish about the region’s... READ MORE
Demographic data points to lower interest rates: analyst
by Tim Stewart • 12 May 2014
Australia’s ageing population will cause interest rates to be “lower for longer”, according to one investment... READ MORE
CBA confirms new broker commission structure planned
by John Bastick • 9 May 2014
The Commonwealth Bank has confirmed the way it pays commissions to brokers is set to undergo wholesale changes in the... READ MORE
Young blood needed to regenerate 'ancient' industry
by Nick Bendel • 9 May 2014
Brokers have backed a call for more young blood in the industry as the FBAA finalises a “strong marketing push” for... READ MORE
Lender unveils new home loan product
by Staff Reporter • 9 May 2014
Brokers have a new product to offer their clients after one lender launched a “low-rate, fully-featured” home loan... READ MORE
NAB and brokers both gain in bank’s half-yearly results
by Nick Bendel • 9 May 2014
NAB has given more of its mortgage business to brokers after claiming they secure better clients than lenders.
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AMP reports strong mortgage growth
by Nick Bendel • 9 May 2014
AMP Bank has thanked brokers for their “essential” contribution after growing its loan book by almost 10 per... READ MORE
Rogue broker facing 78 more charges
by Staff Reporter • 8 May 2014
A former mortgage broker who has already admitted stealing $170,000 could face another 78 charges involving... READ MORE
Brokers in booming areas reporting strong demand
by Nick Bendel • 8 May 2014
Booming Victorian cities are set to generate even more business for some lucky brokers, according to state population... READ MORE
First home buyers facing $30,000 hit
by Nick Bendel • 8 May 2014
Warnings have been sounded about Tasmania’s real estate market as the first home buyer sector declines and new... READ MORE
Massive household debt generating mortgage stress
by Nick Bendel • 8 May 2014
New research has revealed that Australians are worried about repaying their home loans, with household debt reaching... READ MORE
Former NRL star hosts Vow conference
by Nick Bendel • 8 May 2014
Vow Financial has given an upbeat assessment of the economy at the aggregator’s mini-conference.
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Macquarie approves YBR-Vow deal
by Nick Bendel • 7 May 2014
Yellow Brick Road has moved one step closer to acquiring Vow Financial after winning the approval of Macquarie and Vow... READ MORE
ASIC target facing jail as court date looms
by Staff Reporter • 7 May 2014
A former employee of a mortgage and wealth business faces up to 10 years in jail and $2.6 million in fines after... READ MORE
Small firms demand financial reforms
by Nick Bendel • 7 May 2014
Big firms are relatively happy with the financial system but smaller players feel disadvantaged, Financial System... READ MORE
Stamp duty must go: Property Council
by Andrew Jennings • 7 May 2014
Australia’s peak property body has made a pre-Budget call for Tony Abbott to abolish “one of Australia’s worst... READ MORE
Aggregators reveal volume and lender stats
by Staff Reporter • 7 May 2014
New mortgage statistics have revealed a big jump in volumes for AFG, while Westpac has been revealed as the most... READ MORE
Brokers fear impact of Abbott job cuts
by Nick Bendel • 6 May 2014
Canberra brokers fear the local housing market may be “decimated” if the federal government implements proposed... READ MORE
What do you really think of your aggregator?
by Staff Reporter • 6 May 2014
It’s that time of year when brokers get to reveal which aggregators they are with, how happy they are and what would... READ MORE
Westpac results show growing third-party share
by Nick Bendel • 6 May 2014
Westpac Group has sourced an increasing share of business from brokers and reported a growth in LVR rates.
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Industry consolidation continues with lender buyout
by Staff Reporter • 6 May 2014
Bendigo & Adelaide Bank has grown its loan book by $1.7 billion after acquiring another lender.
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Housing data paints mixed picture of property market
by Staff Reporter • 6 May 2014
Property approvals have seen big jumps over the past year – but numbers may be on their way down.
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Reserve Bank announces cash rate decision
by Staff Reporter • 6 May 2014
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the outcome of its monthly board meeting.
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Firstfolio gets debt boost from shareholder and CBA
by Nick Bendel • 5 May 2014
Firstfolio has bought itself time after agreeing a $29 million debt deal ahead of a looming debt deadline of July... READ MORE
Is industry consolidation good for brokers?
by Nick Bendel • 5 May 2014
Aggregators are split on the merits of industry consolidation in the wake of Yellow Brick Road revealing it is in talks... READ MORE
Bank further lowers two-year rate to 4.69pc
by Nick Bendel • 5 May 2014
One non-major has further undercut the big banks by reducing its fixed rates for the second time in less than a... READ MORE
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