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Brokerage collapses with $900k debt
by Nick Bendel • 22 Apr 2014

The Commonwealth Bank has wound up a brokerage that had 80 staff at its peak but never recovered from the GFC.

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New publication launched for third-party distribution sector
by Staff Reporter • 22 Apr 2014
Sterling Publishing, publisher of The Adviser, has unveiled a new digital publication dedicated to the mortgage... READ MORE
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Nominations close today for Top 25 Brokerages ranking
by Staff Reporter • 22 Apr 2014
Brokerages have one last chance for the opportunity to officially call themselves one of Australia’s top... READ MORE
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Survey records all-time high for foreign investment
by Staff Reporter • 22 Apr 2014

Foreign buyers are now snapping up a quarter of new properties in Queensland, according to NAB.

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Digital processing the future for non-major bank
by Staff Reporter • 22 Apr 2014

One lender has targeted a move to online-only applications after launching a new processing system.

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Aussie plans massive growth
by Nick Bendel • 17 Apr 2014
Australia’s biggest brokerage group will expand its network by 25 per cent to capitalise on a market that it says has... READ MORE
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Will new home building save Australia’s economy?
by Nick Bendel • 17 Apr 2014
Historical data indicates that Australia’s housing sector might stimulate the economy’s next round of growth,... READ MORE
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Aggregator makes strong case for diversification
by Staff Reporter • 17 Apr 2014

One leading aggregator has advised brokers to capitalise on a “growing demand” for commercial lending.

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AFG loans win investor approval
by Staff Reporter • 17 Apr 2014

Investors have given approval to $300 million of home loans written by AFG brokers.

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Commercial volumes jump 18pc in 12 months
by Staff Reporter • 17 Apr 2014

Veda has warned that the Australian economy appears sluggish despite a big jump in commercial mortgage volumes.

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Brokers buoyant about new Sydney airport
by Nick Bendel • 16 Apr 2014
Mortgage groups and local brokers are ready to capitalise on the development boom that will be triggered by Sydney’s... READ MORE
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Bank cuts two-year fixed rate to 4.75pc
by Nick Bendel • 16 Apr 2014

One non-major has undercut the big four by reducing its two-year fixed rates to 4.75 per cent.

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Lender’s new offset account covers all products
by Staff Reporter • 16 Apr 2014
Teachers Mutual Bank has unveiled a mortgage offset facility that is available across its entire home loan product... READ MORE
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RBA unlikely to raise interest rates any time soon
by Staff Reporter • 16 Apr 2014
The Reserve Bank of Australia has confirmed that the official cash rate is likely to remain at 2.5 per cent “for some... READ MORE
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Residex reveals suburbs with best growth potential
by Staff Reporter • 16 Apr 2014
A major data analysis company has highlighted the top 10 surburbs likely to see fast growth over the next five... READ MORE
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Star brokerage keeps expanding
by Nick Bendel • 15 Apr 2014
One of Australia’s top brokerages has revealed plans to open two new offices and launch a self-managed super fund... READ MORE
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Bank defeats borrower in court
by Nick Bendel • 15 Apr 2014

The Federal Court has ruled in favour of a bank after two borrowers challenged its right to seize their house.

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Franchise brokers gaining leads thanks to white label
by Nick Bendel • 15 Apr 2014
LJ Hooker Home Loans has reached a milestone, with its white label product now representing more than 20 per cent of... READ MORE
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Clients are being 'overwhelmed' by paperwork: FBAA
by Staff Reporter • 15 Apr 2014
Borrowers are now protected by so much paperwork that they are often too overwhelmed to read it, according to the... READ MORE
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Consumer advocate fights for mortgage victims
by Nick Bendel • 15 Apr 2014

One community legal centre has highlighted cases of mortgage hardship to justify free dispute resolution.

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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