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Firstfolio signs lead generation deal with Domain
by Staff Reporter • 18 Nov 2014
The eChoice broker network could receive another 2,000 leads per month through a new first home buyers website. READ MORE
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Big four banks losing market share
by Nick Bendel • 18 Nov 2014
AFG brokers have been sending more business to non-major lenders but have shown less interest in their own white-label... READ MORE
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Cost of living pressures to slow down Victorian market
by Staff Reporter • 18 Nov 2014
Financial pressures could be about to put a handbrake on the Victorian property market, according to one valuation... READ MORE
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'Giant of the mortgage industry' passes away
by Staff Reporter • 17 Nov 2014
Homeloans has announced today that its chairman Timothy Holmes died over the weekend. READ MORE
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Sydney superstar named Young Broker of the Year
by Nick Bendel • 17 Nov 2014
Eric Cui from Alliance Mortgage Solutions has been crowned 2014's Young Broker of the Year. READ MORE
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Brokers reach historic milestone
by Staff Reporter • 17 Nov 2014
History may remember 2014 as the year in which brokers became the dominant force in the Australian mortgage market. READ MORE
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Study incentive makes broking a more exciting career option
by Nick Bendel • 17 Nov 2014
The FBAA has unveiled scholarships worth $16,900 to attract young talent to the industry. READ MORE
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Outside parties will pay to advertise on broker websites
by Nick Bendel • 17 Nov 2014
Brokers can use their websites to unlock a surprising new revenue stream, according to one online short-term lender. READ MORE
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ASIC backs simpler disclosure regime
by Nick Bendel • 17 Nov 2014
ASIC has said it wants to make life easier for financial services businesses by increasing the use of electronic... READ MORE
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New mortgage tech means faster commissions and less fraud
by Nick Bendel • 14 Nov 2014
Online property transfers have been hailed as a "revolutionary development" that will mean more settlements and faster... READ MORE
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First home buyers are the real game: LJ Hooker Home Loans
by Nick Bendel • 14 Nov 2014
The housing market needs innovative measures to help first home buyers rather than misguided checks on investor... READ MORE
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Brokers have made us a better bank: Teachers Mutual
by Nick Bendel • 14 Nov 2014
Teachers Mutual Bank's first 12 months in the third-party channel have helped it become a more successful,... READ MORE
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Key Sydney real estate crosses $1m mark
by Staff Reporter • 14 Nov 2014
Sydneysiders who want to buy a free-standing house within 10 kilometres of the CBD must now pay more than $1 million. READ MORE
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Mortgage and auction numbers on the rise
by Nick Bendel • 14 Nov 2014
Lending has recorded strong growth over the past year, although the commercial sector has grown almost twice as fast as... READ MORE
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Gail Kelly resigns from Westpac
by Staff Reporter • 13 Nov 2014
Westpac has announced today that Gail Kelly will retire as chief executive on February 1 after seven years in the... READ MORE
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Some brokers surprisingly upbeat about new lending rules
by Nick Bendel • 13 Nov 2014
Smart brokers and investors could ironically benefit from plans to make investor loans more expensive. READ MORE
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Aussie Home Loans continues growing and growing
by Staff Reporter • 13 Nov 2014
Aussie Home Loans has revealed it is expanding its Western Australian presence by 40 per cent. READ MORE
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Bank offers 'low' rates and 100 per cent offset account
by Staff Reporter • 13 Nov 2014
Bank of Sydney has revealed plans to offer borrowers a variable rate of 4.69 per cent. READ MORE
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Brokers get new tool to master new credit regime
by Staff Reporter • 13 Nov 2014
New online training courses will soon be available to help brokers learn about comprehensive credit reporting. READ MORE
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National house price growth finally returns to single figures
by Staff Reporter • 13 Nov 2014
Expanding housing supply has been credited with reducing property prices to one-year lows. READ MORE
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Rate war may be coming to an end, brokers warned
by Nick Bendel • 12 Nov 2014
Brokers may be running out of time to capitalise on the ongoing spate of rate cuts, which has now seen variable rates... READ MORE
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Online property transfers finally possible
by Nick Bendel • 12 Nov 2014
Australia's emerging electronic conveyancing network has celebrated its "most significant milestone" with the launch of... READ MORE
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Two in three investors plan to use brokers for next loan
by Nick Bendel • 12 Nov 2014
Property investors are fans of the third-party channel and could potentially help brokers build referral relationships,... READ MORE
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Wide Bay Australia reduces variable rate to 4.65pc
by Staff Reporter • 12 Nov 2014
Wide Bay Australia has unveiled its lowest ever home loan rate after making cuts of up to 65 basis points. READ MORE
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Heritage Bank waives application fees
by Staff Reporter • 12 Nov 2014
Heritage Bank borrowers can save up to $600 after the mutual temporarily waived application fees. READ MORE