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Should lenders offer top brokers special deals?
by Nick Bendel • 14 Apr 2014
Some top loan writers have defended lenders that offer special deals to star performers after brokers spoke out against...READ MORE
Specialist lender cuts rates by 1pc
by Staff Reporter • 14 Apr 2014
One specialist lender has cut more than 100 basis points from some home loan products.
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Non-major eyes expansion with aggregator deals
by Nick Bendel • 14 Apr 2014
Bank of Queensland (BOQ) has signed partnership agreements with two more aggregators and announced a record earnings... READ MORE
Association calls for lower barriers to foreign investors
by Nick Bendel • 14 Apr 2014
The federal government has been urged to cut red tape to make it easier for foreigners to buy real estate.
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Australia needs more Asian migrants: economist
by Staff Reporter • 14 Apr 2014
With Chinese investors regularly in the news of late, a leading economist has now urged the federal government to... READ MORE
Referral app drives record volumes
by Nick Bendel • 11 Apr 2014
Melbourne broker Josh Bartlett has forecast that April will be a $15 million month as he targets record volumes this... READ MORE
Non-major cuts home loan rates
by Nick Bendel • 11 Apr 2014
Competition in the third-party space remains strong, with another non-major lender cutting rates.
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Lender calls for fair mortgage competition
by Nick Bendel • 11 Apr 2014
One non-bank lender has urged the federal government to “even up the playing field” so it can compete with the big... READ MORE
Home builder bemoan 'tough lending criteria'
by Nick Bendel • 11 Apr 2014
Reducing the dominance of the big banks could increase the supply of housing, according to Australia’s peak building... READ MORE
Association urges govt to act on NCCP
by Staff Reporter • 11 Apr 2014
The FBAA has revealed it has been meeting with federal officials to lobby for new credit rules.
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ASIC reference check plan may be flawed
by Nick Bendel • 10 Apr 2014
Industry figures have said that mandatory reference checking could raise professional standards – but it could also... READ MORE
Coles closer to mortgage play
by James Mitchell • 10 Apr 2014
Retail heavyweight Coles looks set to beef up its financial services offering by entering the $1.2 trillion mortgage... READ MORE
RP Data reveals clever source of leads
by Nick Bendel • 10 Apr 2014
Withdrawn listings are a great source of leads, according to RP Data – and the number seems to be rising.
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Finance approvals grow 15.2pc annually
by Staff Reporter • 10 Apr 2014
Finance approvals and housing construction are continuing to grow, although there has been a sharp fall in the purchase... READ MORE
NAB Broker sponsors MFAA
by Staff Reporter • 10 Apr 2014
NAB Broker has reconfirmed its commitment to brokers by signing on as the principal partner of the MFAA for the next... READ MORE
Succession plan saved my business, says broker
by Nick Bendel • 9 Apr 2014
One broker is about to add his first employee as part of a succession plan that has finally brought order to his... READ MORE
ASIC sounds alarm about conflicts of interest
by Nick Bendel • 9 Apr 2014
Australians are receiving poor financial advice due to conflicts of interest and poor training, according to... READ MORE
Big four banks defy predictions and increase strength
by Staff Reporter • 9 Apr 2014
The major banks have been the big winners in the extraordinary growth story of Australia’s financial services... READ MORE
Red tape curbing growth: QBE
by James Mitchell • 9 Apr 2014
Overlapping, duplicative and inconsistent regulation creates inefficiencies and adds considerably to the cost of doing... READ MORE
Demand for mortgages still booming
by Staff Reporter • 9 Apr 2014
Australians’ appetite for mortgages shows no sign of abating, with March figures showing a 10.8 per cent increase in... READ MORE
Brokers call for LMI reform
by Nick Bendel • 8 Apr 2014
Brokers have backed the FBAA after the association told the federal government the LMI sector is... READ MORE
Bank offers clients $1,000 to switch
by Staff Reporter • 8 Apr 2014
One major lender has extended a $1,000 switching bonus for new borrowers.
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Funding search continues for group with $60m debt
by Nick Bendel • 8 Apr 2014
Firstfolio has received a debt extension as it continues to pursue new sources of funding.
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Allegations raised about 'lender of last resort'
by Staff Reporter • 8 Apr 2014
ABC television has raised questions about the ethics of a Sydney “mortgage trading business”.
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Lender adds two more BDMs
by Staff Reporter • 8 Apr 2014
Adelaide Bank has added two former mortgage brokers to its team of relationship managers.
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Brokers divided on looming interest rate rise
by Nick Bendel • 7 Apr 2014
Rising interest rates could generate more home loans business, some brokers believe.
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Lender tastes success with Centrelink clients
by Nick Bendel • 7 Apr 2014
Borrowers who rely on welfare can still be good home loan clients, the Senate Inquiry into Housing Affordability has... READ MORE
Here’s how you get leads: forum to reveal secrets
by Nick Bendel • 7 Apr 2014
Real estate experts will teach young brokers how to boost their leads as part of a new industry event.
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Stamp duty proposal could cost borrowers $14,000
by Nick Bendel • 7 Apr 2014
Western Australia’s government has been warned that first home buyers will suffer if the state's stamp duty exemption... READ MORE
German brokers charge 3pc: ING Direct
by James Mitchell • 7 Apr 2014
Mortgage brokers in Germany can charge up to 3 per cent commission, according to ING Direct.
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