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Banks warned about lending standards
by Nick Bendel • 28 Mar 2014
Some banks may be letting big profits go to their heads by dropping lending standards, according to the Reserve Bank of...READ MORE
Brokerage donates hundreds of thousands of dollars to good causes
by Nick Bendel • 28 Mar 2014
Sydney firm 1st Street Home Loans has forecast it will make up to $90,000 of charitable donations this financial... READ MORE
Clients prefer printed marketing to digital: marketing expert
by Nick Bendel • 28 Mar 2014
Printed marketing pieces like postcards will generate a better response from clients than email blasts, according to... READ MORE
Brokers call for banks and govt to help first home buyers
by Nick Bendel • 27 Mar 2014
Government assistance and flexible lending policies could be the key to helping new borrowers enter the market.
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Non-bank lenders 'keep the banks honest'
by Nick Bendel • 27 Mar 2014
Brokers have voiced support for the competition the non-banks bring to the industry, as the winners of the Non-Bank... READ MORE
Foreigners not to blame for high prices: real estate lobby
by Nick Bendel • 27 Mar 2014
Governments not foreigners are to blame for the shortage of affordable housing, according to the Real Estate Institute... READ MORE
Full Circle 'diversifies' into footy and cricket
by Nick Bendel • 27 Mar 2014
One Melbourne brokerage plans to boost client loyalty by offering free access to an MCG corporate box.
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Developer-turned-lender feels wrath of ASIC
by Staff Reporter • 27 Mar 2014
Queensland developer Kawana Island Properties has fallen foul of ASIC after engaging in unlicensed credit... READ MORE
Liquidation looms for national brokerage
by Nick Bendel • 26 Mar 2014
A brokerage with offices in five states may be liquidated in five days.
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Big four banks too dominant: MFAA
by Staff Reporter • 26 Mar 2014
The MFAA has called for the federal government to lower borrowing costs by undermining the power of the big... READ MORE
Fewer loans approved after NCCP: Steve Kane
by James Mitchell • 26 Mar 2014
The National Consumer Credit Protection laws have meant fewer loans but better lending outcomes.
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Clients can reward you for telling them hard truths
by Nick Bendel • 26 Mar 2014
Sometimes the best way to impress a client is to say no or lower their expectations, according to one firm.
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First home buyers given dire warning
by Staff Reporter • 26 Mar 2014
First home buyers are being held “hostage” by investors, according to one finance comparison website.
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More lenders cut rates by 15 points
by Nick Bendel • 25 Mar 2014
Three lenders have reduced their fixed rates, while a fourth lender has introduced new LVR tiers.
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Brokers challenged on financial planning skills
by Staff Reporter • 25 Mar 2014
Financial planning could be a “bridge too far” for mortgage brokers, according to BT Financial Group’s general... READ MORE
Star firm finds older brokers are more loyal and productive
by Nick Bendel • 25 Mar 2014
Finance Achievers has attributed its award-winning success to a strategy of recruiting experienced brokers over... READ MORE
Bank to offer brokers more as profit falls
by Nick Bendel • 25 Mar 2014
ING Direct will offer brokers more cross-selling opportunities as part of its strategy to become the “primary bank”... READ MORE
Low interest rate bandwagon rolls on
by Staff Reporter • 25 Mar 2014
Another major industry player has supported the view that interest rates are set to remain at or near record... READ MORE
Lenders cut fixed rates by 20 points
by Nick Bendel • 24 Mar 2014
Two lenders have responded to the “considerable borrower appetite to lock in their rates” by cutting their fixed... READ MORE
28 year-old targets $100m volumes
by Nick Bendel • 24 Mar 2014
Western Australia’s top broker has said she should be able to triple her volumes by slashing her paperwork.
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Why it’s better to break the law in Australia than the US
by Staff Reporter • 24 Mar 2014
Rogue financial services providers face inconsistent punishments and are often treated lightly by international... READ MORE
Three Aussie lenders named among world’s most ethical companies
by Nick Bendel • 24 Mar 2014
Westpac, NAB and Teachers Mutual Bank are among the five most ethical lenders in the world.
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Lender eyeing 100pc growth in 2013/2014
by Nick Bendel • 24 Mar 2014
Commercial lender Thinktank has expanded its staff levels and may see 100 per cent growth this financial year.
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We know what makes a good BDM, say banks
by Nick Bendel • 21 Mar 2014
Lenders have told brokers that relationships are a two-way street: BDMs must be responsive but brokers also need to... READ MORE
Young star named WA Broker of the Year
by Nick Bendel • 21 Mar 2014
One of the industry’s brightest young talents has been crowned Western Australia’s best broker.
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Commissions are wrong: financial planners
by Staff Reporter • 21 Mar 2014
Brokers may be in favour of commissions, but they have been condemned by Australia’s peak financial planning... READ MORE
Asia’s love affair with Australia may be cooling
by Staff Reporter • 21 Mar 2014
Australia has been ranked as the Asia-Pacific’s second most attractive real estate destination – behind... READ MORE
Mortgage Choice reveals true cost of credit card debt
by Staff Reporter • 21 Mar 2014
Credit card debts are affecting people’s ability to take out home loans or pay them off, new research has... READ MORE
Mixed support for $1bn red tape crackdown
by Nick Bendel • 20 Mar 2014
Brokers have largely welcomed Tony Abbott’s crackdown on red tape, even though some feel comfortable with their level... READ MORE
Wealth business eyes aggregator acquisition
by Nick Bendel • 20 Mar 2014
Further industry consolidation may be around the corner after Yellow Brick Road revealed it is in talks to buy three... READ MORE
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