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Funding search continues for group with $60m debt
Firstfolio has received a debt extension as it continues to pursue new sources of funding.
READ MOREAllegations raised about 'lender of last resort'
ABC television has raised questions about the ethics of a Sydney “mortgage trading business”.
READ MORELender adds two more BDMs
Adelaide Bank has added two former mortgage brokers to its team of relationship managers.
READ MOREBrokers divided on looming interest rate rise
Rising interest rates could generate more home loans business, some brokers believe.
READ MORELender tastes success with Centrelink clients
Here’s how you get leads: forum to reveal secrets
Real estate experts will teach young brokers how to boost their leads as part of a new industry event.
READ MOREStamp duty proposal could cost borrowers $14,000
German brokers charge 3pc: ING Direct
Mortgage brokers in Germany can charge up to 3 per cent commission, according to ING Direct.
READ MORENew franchise calls for brokers to work its leads
Entries for national awards now open
Top broker urges govt to embrace high LVRs
One of Australia’s leading brokerages has urged the government not to reduce maximum LVRs.
READ MOREAggregators challenged by rising broker numbers
One aggregator has warned that industry growth has created bottlenecks in broker support services.
READ MORELender cuts application fees
A leading non-bank lender has extended a special offer that could save clients almost $2,000.
READ MORENAB chief executive resigns
NAB chief executive Cameron Clyne has announced he will retire in four months.
READ MOREBroker to sell lead generation franchises
A broker is offering partnerships in a lead generation business he says has boosted his volumes by 50 per cent.
READ MOREWho will be crowned Australia’s best brokerage?
Leading industry groups have just three weeks left to nominate themselves as the country’s best brokerage.
READ MOREAussie tells PM: we need a long-term housing plan
The future of mortgages: faster, simpler, online
The Commonwealth Bank has held out the vision of 24-hour mortgage settlements.
READ MORESpecialist lender cuts rates
Banned broker fights back against ASIC
A former broker has revealed he has spent more than $40,000 on legal fees to overturn a lifetime ban by ASIC.
READ MORELender announces new LVR tiers
One non-major bank has introduced new LVR tiers, effective immediately.
READ MOREGive our kids finance lessons, govt urged
Property values keep going up, up, up
Mum and dad buyers drive record investor activity
Investor activity has reached record levels, according to AFG’s latest monthly statistics.
READ MORERBA cash rate announcement - Apr 2014
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the outcome of its monthly board meeting.
READ MOREMajor Lender of the Year revealed
CBA shows first home buyers the money
Big banks come under fire again
Some brokers have defended the big four banks after they were attacked by another industry association.
READ MOREHigh-speed rail will help first home buyers: real estate boss
Investor group warns brokers about SMSF advice
Mortgage brokers have been warned about unlawfully giving SMSF advice.
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