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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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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Withdrawn listings are a great source of leads, according to RP Data – and the number seems to be rising.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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New franchise calls for brokers to work its leads

by Nick Bendel • 4 Apr 2014
A new mortgage group that plans to recruit 250 brokers said it would not be a threat to other big franchises like... READ MORE

Entries for national awards now open

by Staff Reporter • 4 Apr 2014
Previous winners at the Australian Broking Awards have been praised for raising standards and inspiring other... READ MORE

Top broker urges govt to embrace high LVRs

by Nick Bendel • 4 Apr 2014

One of Australia’s leading brokerages has urged the government not to reduce maximum LVRs.

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Aggregators challenged by rising broker numbers

by Nick Bendel • 4 Apr 2014

One aggregator has warned that industry growth has created bottlenecks in broker support services.

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Lender cuts application fees

by Staff Reporter • 4 Apr 2014

A leading non-bank lender has extended a special offer that could save clients almost $2,000.

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NAB chief executive resigns

by Staff Reporter • 3 Apr 2014

NAB chief executive Cameron Clyne has announced he will retire in four months.

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Broker to sell lead generation franchises

by Nick Bendel • 3 Apr 2014

A broker is offering partnerships in a lead generation business he says has boosted his volumes by 50 per cent.

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Who will be crowned Australia’s best brokerage?

by Staff Reporter • 3 Apr 2014

Leading industry groups have just three weeks left to nominate themselves as the country’s best brokerage.

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Aussie tells PM: we need a long-term housing plan

by Nick Bendel • 3 Apr 2014
Aussie Home Loans has urged the federal government to help first home buyers by including 10-year housing development... READ MORE
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