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Firstfolio debt position improves with CBA deal

by Nick Bendel • 26 Jun 2014
Firstfolio has taken a major step towards solidifying its future after a company linked to a major shareholder agreed...READ MORE

NAB adds weight to number one ranking

by Nick Bendel • 26 Jun 2014
NAB’s decision to increase its commissions and rebrand Homeside has reinforced its rise from last to first in the... READ MORE

Cash flow lender eyes broker business

by Nick Bendel • 26 Jun 2014
The new general manager of a cash flow lender has offered brokers “generous upfront and ongoing commission” in... READ MORE

Brokers jump at free marketing support

by Staff Reporter • 26 Jun 2014

Over 100 businesses so far have taken up the offer of free MFAA marketing support.

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Sydney and Melbourne auctions set to break records

by Staff Reporter • 26 Jun 2014
Auction market records are on the verge of being broken, with the usually quieter winter selling season nowhere in... READ MORE

Commission increase spurs industry debate

by Nick Bendel • 25 Jun 2014
Prominent industry figures are divided about whether NAB can expect increased volumes from its commission restructure... READ MORE

John Symond urges govt not to over-regulate

by Staff Reporter • 25 Jun 2014
Aussie Home Loans executive chairman John Symond has warned that consumers will suffer if the industry is... READ MORE

No bubble despite ‘difficult affordability conditions’: Residex

by Staff Reporter • 25 Jun 2014
Australia’s property market has been tipped to avoid a bubble, despite most Australians having to spend more than 30... READ MORE

Lender grows mortgage business by 55pc

by Staff Reporter • 25 Jun 2014
One lender has announced plans to double its mortgage business after reporting a big increase in broker-referred... READ MORE

Report reveals where Australians put their salary

by Staff Reporter • 25 Jun 2014
Borrowers who are struggling to save a deposit are probably spending half their income on rent, utilities and... READ MORE

Major bank ramps up commission

by Alex Whitlock, Nick Bendel • 24 Jun 2014

In a shock announcement, first-year trail commission has been reintroduced by one of the big four banks.

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Bank cuts variable rates again

by Staff Reporter • 24 Jun 2014

One lender has announced a rate cut of 20 basis points less than two months after announcing a 25-point cut.

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CBA ‘ignored evidence of $100m fraud’: Fairfax

by Staff Reporter • 24 Jun 2014
Fairfax Media has reported that the Commonwealth Bank “repeatedly ignored evidence of an alleged $100 million fraud... READ MORE

Lender follows May rate cut with June cut

by Staff Reporter • 24 Jun 2014
Brokers have been offered “minimal costs at high-end LVRs” after one lender cut 10 basis points from one of its... READ MORE

Tech-savvy brokers ‘will ultimately win the day’

by Staff Reporter • 24 Jun 2014
Almost half of brokers say they’re unhappy with their current aggregator software platforms and one third would... READ MORE

Best holiday destinations for investment revealed

by Staff Reporter • 24 Jun 2014
Cessnock and Byron Bay are the surprise winners in a new report that reveals which top holiday destinations bring in... READ MORE

More competition could be mixed blessing, say brokers

by Nick Bendel • 23 Jun 2014
Brokers have backed an association’s call for more competition in the market even though there’s division on... READ MORE

Salary policy ‘paying off handsomely’ for $3bn brokerage

by Nick Bendel • 23 Jun 2014
Resolve Finance has forecast 23 per cent annual growth thanks in part to a hiring policy that involves paying a base... READ MORE

Foreigners not pricing new buyers out of market: RBA

by Nick Bendel • 23 Jun 2014
An official report has dismissed fears that first home buyers are being priced out of the market by rising numbers of... READ MORE

House prices to continue rising in all capital cities

by Staff Reporter • 23 Jun 2014
Brisbane and Sydney will be the clear leaders in house price growth over the next three years, a new report has... READ MORE

Big banks praised for social media skills

by Staff Reporter • 23 Jun 2014
Three major banks have been recognised for their postings on LinkedIn by being named among the site’s top 10 most... READ MORE

National group on target to add 100 brokers

by Nick Bendel • 20 Jun 2014
Mortgage Choice has revealed that a successful recruitment scheme has put it on track to grow its broker numbers by 20... READ MORE

Broker plans to launch ‘finance Wikipedia’

by Nick Bendel • 20 Jun 2014
One brokerage has revealed plans for an ambitious lead generation website after being recognised as one of... READ MORE

Big banks accused of ‘hiding behind sub-brands’

by Staff Reporter • 20 Jun 2014
Australia’s smaller lenders have accused three major banks of misleading consumers by not providing proper disclosure... READ MORE

Population statistics encourage housing lobby

by Staff Reporter • 20 Jun 2014
New population data suggests that now may be a good time to be a broker in Western Australia but not in... READ MORE

Property price growth lower than expected in May

by Staff Reporter • 20 Jun 2014
Residential price growth across Australia was lower than expected in May, with most capital cities experiencing a drop... READ MORE

Major tipped to reintroduce first-year trail

by Nick Bendel • 19 Jun 2014
More aggregators have forecast that improved commissions are on the horizon, with two banks in particular tipped to... READ MORE

Top Sydney firm continues expanding

by Nick Bendel • 19 Jun 2014

One of Australia’s leading brokerages has announced plans to double its team of loan writers during 2014.

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Govt cashes in on ‘surging stamp duty’

by Staff Reporter • 19 Jun 2014
Australia’s peak property group has praised the NSW government for using “surging stamp duty revenues” to fund... READ MORE

Well-known industry veteran joins aggregator

by Staff Reporter • 19 Jun 2014
Aggregator Custom Equity Group will be “very active” in increasing its broker numbers after appointing a... READ MORE
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