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ANZ bullish about mortgages, worried about regulation
by Nick Bendel • 3 Nov 2014
ANZ has continued to record above-system home loans growth – but broker market share has stagnated. READ MORE
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Macquarie hails 'strong volume growth in mortgages'
by Nick Bendel • 3 Nov 2014
Macquarie Group's strong growth in its mortgage portfolio has helped deliver a large profit increase. READ MORE
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Contrasting growth stories for new third-party lenders
by Nick Bendel • 3 Nov 2014
New lending statistics have revealed big gains for Bank of China but only minimal growth for Bank of Sydney. READ MORE
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Industry hits back in battle over lending standards
by Nick Bendel • 31 Oct 2014
Low-doc lending standards remain strong, even though the sector is not without flaws, according to industry figures. READ MORE
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NAB third-party volumes increase by 13.9pc
by Nick Bendel • 31 Oct 2014
NAB has used its annual results to reveal strong growth in broker volumes and plans to massively expand its white-label... READ MORE
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Female-focused brokerage wins $100,000 grant
by Nick Bendel • 31 Oct 2014
One broker has received national recognition for her strategy to help women become financially empowered. READ MORE
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Bank reform would deliver 'increased pricing tension'
by Nick Bendel • 31 Oct 2014
Suncorp has claimed that the Financial System Inquiry has "made the major banks nervous". READ MORE
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FactorONE targets growth in WA
by Staff Reporter • 31 Oct 2014
National factoring business FactorONE has appointed Gary Green to lead its new office in Western Australia. READ MORE
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Diversified Mortgage Choice continues strong growth
by Nick Bendel • 30 Oct 2014
Mortgage Choice looks on track to post another record result after posting strong growth in approvals and broker... READ MORE
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Aggregator more than doubles revenue
by Nick Bendel • 30 Oct 2014
Finsure's rapid expansion shows no sign of slowing after it reported 140 per cent growth and revealed it is looking for... READ MORE
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Poor communication undermining broker-agent relationships
by Nick Bendel • 30 Oct 2014
Brokers risk alienating real estate agents when they fail to give them a "quick no", according to a man who has worked... READ MORE
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Pepper hits back at The Australian
by Staff Reporter • 30 Oct 2014
Pepper has hit back at a mainstream media article that it said contained "misleading and incorrect statements" about... READ MORE
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Personal loan provider expands broker offering
by Staff Reporter • 30 Oct 2014
Fair Go Finance has created a broker-focused brand to make it easier for brokers to sell personal loans. READ MORE
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China expert reveals how to crack booming market
by Nick Bendel • 29 Oct 2014
Brokers that only speak English have been told they can also capitalise on the booming Chinese market, which has just... READ MORE
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Homeloans reduces variable rates to 4.64pc
by Staff Reporter • 29 Oct 2014
Homeloans said it has responded to broker feedback by unveiling another round of rate cuts. READ MORE
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Borrowers trust brokers, know little about commissions: survey
by Staff Reporter • 29 Oct 2014
New research has found that most Australians are ignorant about broker commissions – and they don't care. READ MORE
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Young Australians set to learn more about broking
by Nick Bendel • 29 Oct 2014
A new youth television show will broadcast a video promoting mortgage broking as a career option. READ MORE
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Brisbane suffering from 'racist' reputation
by Staff Reporter • 29 Oct 2014
International property investors are turning away from Brisbane due to perceptions that it struggles with cultural... READ MORE
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Bank of China breaks into broking
by James Mitchell • 28 Oct 2014
The Bank of China has signed an agreement with AFG to distribute home loans through the third-party channel. READ MORE
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Adelaide Bank cuts rates by 45 basis points
by Staff Reporter • 28 Oct 2014
Adelaide Bank has announced another cut to its variable rates, while also warning of an emerging threat to the business... READ MORE
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Borrowers exploited in compliance breach: ASIC
by Staff Reporter • 28 Oct 2014
ASIC has cracked down on two firms that invented business models to avoid NCCP obligations. READ MORE
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Pepper boosts loan processing with NextGen.Net tech
by Staff Reporter • 28 Oct 2014
Pepper has said that first-time users can expect faster turnarounds after it upgraded its electronic lodgement system. READ MORE
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Australian First Mortgage cuts variable rates
by Staff Reporter • 28 Oct 2014
Australian First Mortgage has reduced its standard variable rates by up to 20 basis points. READ MORE
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Financial hardship and credit reporting driving complaints
by Nick Bendel • 28 Oct 2014
Borrowers are making significantly more credit complaints but are also having their concerns dealt with more quickly. READ MORE
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ASIC takes action over big bank’s home loan ads

by Staff Reporter • 27 Oct 2014
NAB will be forced to run clarification advertisements following ASIC concerns about “misleading home loan... READ MORE