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Westpac increases commissions
by Staff Reporter • 30 Jan 2014
One of the big four banks has increased its upfront commissions by as much as 30 per cent.
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Commission increases on the horizon: Hewitt
by Michael Masterman • 30 Jan 2014
Brokers should expect more commission increases as lenders compete for greater broker market share, according to the... READ MORE
Record competition good news for brokers
by Michael Masterman • 30 Jan 2014
Competition in the mortgage market is as fierce as it has ever been, according to general manager, distribution at NAB... READ MORE
Mortgage broker liquidated by tax man
by Nick Bendel • 30 Jan 2014
A Queensland mortgage brokerage formerly accredited with Australian Finance Group has been liquidated by the tax... READ MORE
Mortgage manager signs funding deal with Resimac
by Staff Reporter • 30 Jan 2014
Australian Capital Group has added Resimac to its three-lender funding panel.
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Broker-real estate joint venture expands
by Staff Reporter • 30 Jan 2014
Australian Property Finance (APF) – 2013’s joint venture partnership between global real estate firm RE/MAX and... READ MORE
Non-major slashes fixed rates
by Michael Masterman • 29 Jan 2014
Following recent cuts to fixed rates by two major banks, a non-major has followed suit, slashing its fixed rates by up... READ MORE
Pepper launches prime home loan product
by Nick Bendel • 29 Jan 2014
Pepper has said it now offers the “complete suite of home loans” after launching its first prime mortgage... READ MORE
Aggregator referral network nears $1m mark
by Nick Bendel • 29 Jan 2014
A boutique aggregator says it has generated almost $900,000 of new revenue for brokers since launching its lead... READ MORE
Billion-dollar business brokerage targets JVs with industry stars
by Nick Bendel • 29 Jan 2014
EasyBiz Finance plans to book another $500 million of loans per year by partnering with “hotshots” around... READ MORE
Non-bank announces four key appointments
by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2014
A leading non-bank lender has announced the appointment of four staff to key strategic positions.
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Broker liquidated with $9.6m debt
by Nick Bendel • 28 Jan 2014
A mortgage broker has entered liquidation as part of a complex insolvency involving at least four related companies and... READ MORE
MFAA tells parliament: brokers are honest
by Nick Bendel • 28 Jan 2014
The MFAA has told a Senate inquiry there is no evidence to support accusations of “widespread misconduct” by... READ MORE
Facebook secrets for free
by Staff Reporter • 28 Jan 2014
One mortgage broker has gained just under 16,000 likes on his Facebook page and is now showing other brokers how they... READ MORE
Negative gearing could help FHBs
by Stefanie Garber • 28 Jan 2014
First home buyers could take advantage of negative gearing to gain a foothold in the property market, a leading... READ MORE
Bank satisfaction at all-time high
by Staff Reporter • 28 Jan 2014
Customer satisfaction with consumer banking is at a record high, according to new research released by Roy... READ MORE
MFAA booted broker one year before ASIC
by Nick Bendel • 24 Jan 2014
A broker recently banned by ASIC was expelled from the peak industry body last year.
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Brokers must stand out from the crowd:Expert says
by Michael Masterman & Stacey Moseley • 24 Jan 2014
Brokers should differentiate themselves by using novel strategies to improve client relationships, according to a... READ MORE
Competition driving cuts: economist
by Michael Masterman • 24 Jan 2014
Increased competition in the mortgage market, not future cash rate expectations or cheaper funding, is the driving... READ MORE
SMSF property an 'oversold' strategy
by James Mitchell • 24 Jan 2014
Investing in property via an SMSF is an “oversold” strategy that could “wipe out” the retirement savings of... READ MORE
Economic woes threaten Melbourne market
by Steven Cross • 24 Jan 2014
Employment, consumer sentiment and first home buyer numbers are the key indicators to watch in Victoria during 2014,... READ MORE
Bank announces new head of intermediaries
by Staff Reporter • 24 Jan 2014
Suncorp Bank (Suncorp) has today confirmed the appointment of Steven Degetto to the role of head of... READ MORE
Mortgage broker handed three-year ban
by Staff Reporter • 23 Jan 2014
ASIC has banned a former Sydney mortgage broker and real estate agent from engaging in credit activities for three... READ MORE
Major bank cuts fixed rates
by Staff Reporter • 23 Jan 2014
As the battle for customers intensifies, a second major bank has announced a cut to its fixed rate on selected home... READ MORE
Financial advice the future for brokers: survey
by Michael Masterman & Stacey Moseley • 23 Jan 2014
New research suggests that a majority of brokers believe it is feasible for them to offer financial... READ MORE
Brokers welcome new credit reforms
by Nick Bendel • 23 Jan 2014
Brokers have cautiously welcomed impending changes to credit reporting, with the final piece of the legislative jigsaw... READ MORE
Aggregator commits to big 2014
by Staff Reporter • 23 Jan 2014
A leading aggregator has committed to increased broker support after boosting leads to brokers by 500 per cent in... READ MORE
Cash rate to remain on hold: economist
by Staff Reporter • 23 Jan 2014
Inflation figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics suggest interest rates are to remain on hold for... READ MORE
Consumer sentiment down in the New Year
by Staff Reporter • 23 Jan 2014
Consumer sentiment has fallen to its lowest level since July 2013, according to the Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index... READ MORE
Non-bank launches new niche product
by Michael Masterman • 22 Jan 2014
Homeloans Ltd has launched a new product aimed at borrowers who might ordinarily fall outside mortgage insurance and... READ MORE
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