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Aussie survey reveals mixed messages on housing

by Staff Reporter • 6 Mar 2014
One in five Australians are planning to buy a property despite economic concerns, according to an Aussie Home Loans...READ MORE

Who is the industry's top tipper?

by Staff Reporter • 6 Mar 2014
With the footy season just around the corner, it’s time for brokers to study the team lists and back some winners,... READ MORE

Lender cuts rates by five points

by Nick Bendel • 5 Mar 2014
One non-bank has said the highly competitive market forced it to cut rates – and that more cuts might be... READ MORE

Active trail books could sell for multiples of 2.5

by Nick Bendel • 5 Mar 2014
Cross-selling brokerages could be driving an increase in trail book prices, but shrewd buyers could also be cashing... READ MORE

Blog your way into clients’ hearts: marketing guru

by Nick Bendel • 5 Mar 2014

Brokers have been urged to “give away secrets” to build trust with potential clients.

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Rising Sydney brokerage expanding rapidly

by Nick Bendel • 5 Mar 2014

Shore Financial has revealed plans to open three new offices as it begins its second year of trading.

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AFG sounds warning about first home buyer numbers

by Staff Reporter • 5 Mar 2014

AFG has enjoyed a record-breaking February despite first home buyers leaving the market.

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RBA rate announcement - Mar 2014

by Staff Reporter • 4 Mar 2014

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the outcome of its monthly board meeting.

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Top broker Justin Doobov starts work at 3am

by Nick Bendel • 4 Mar 2014

New South Wales' top broker has said he typically works 19 hours a day to help clients get their loans.

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Industry warned: Google should keep us awake at night

by Nick Bendel • 4 Mar 2014

Leading industry figures have expressed fears that Google may move into financial services.

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Major cuts fixed rates by 10 points

by Nick Bendel • 4 Mar 2014

One major bank has dropped rates to 20-year lows, with cuts of up to 10 basis points.

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Home value growth flat in February

by Michael Masterman • 4 Mar 2014
After eight consecutive months of growth, dwelling values across the combined capital cities recorded no change in... READ MORE

Yellow Brick Road on the up despite another loss

by Nick Bendel • 4 Mar 2014
Yellow Brick Road’s most successful franchises are the ones that have embraced diversification, according to the... READ MORE

MFAA announces award winners

by Staff Reporter • 3 Mar 2014

The MFAA has handed out 13 gongs at its annual awards night after receiving a record number of entries.

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Broker gets four years’ jail for low-doc fraud

by Nick Bendel • 3 Mar 2014
A Melbourne mortgage broker has been jailed after exploiting the low-doc loan system to submit $9.4 million of... READ MORE

Vow's Tim Brown studying Mandarin, with eyes on China

by Nick Bendel • 3 Mar 2014
Vow Financial is so serious about the booming Chinese market that the company's boss has started learning the... READ MORE

Ignore social media at your peril, brokers warned

by Nick Bendel • 3 Mar 2014
Brokers who don’t use social media “run the risk of being invisible” to potential clients, according to a top... READ MORE

Adelaide optimistic, set for growth: RP Data

by Michael Masterman • 3 Mar 2014
The latest RP Data-Nine Rewards survey of housing market sentiment has revealed Adelaide is the most optimistic... READ MORE

Housing industry a 'good news' story in 2014: HIA

by Staff Reporter • 3 Mar 2014
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has released the Summer 2014 edition of its National Outlook report, providing a... READ MORE

Smart brokers are beating clawback system

by Nick Bendel • 28 Feb 2014
Brokers have found ways to fight back against clawbacks, even though most support the system or are unconcerned by... READ MORE

Broker triumphs at NSW Better Business Awards

by Nick Bendel • 28 Feb 2014
Justin Doobov has confirmed his status as one of Australia’s leading brokers with four gongs at last night's NSW... READ MORE

Expanding aggregator targets quality recruits

by Nick Bendel • 28 Feb 2014

PLAN Australia has conducted a rebrand as it looks to recruit “premium” brokers who are hungry for growth.

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Major bank offers event for brokers and their families

by Staff Reporter • 28 Feb 2014
A major bank has announced details of a national broker road show, set to take place in five cities across Australia... READ MORE

FBAA urges members to be media savvy

by Staff Reporter • 28 Feb 2014
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia has urged its members to be more proactive in marketing their brokerages,... READ MORE

We need new blood, say brokers

by Nick Bendel • 27 Feb 2014

A successful Brisbane broker has urged colleagues to help the industry by mentoring new talent – for free.

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GFC has made us stronger: Mortgage Choice

by Nick Bendel • 27 Feb 2014
Mortgage Choice has credited the GFC with making it a stronger business after posting record profits and announcing... READ MORE

Award-winning broker aims to triple volumes

by Nick Bendel • 27 Feb 2014
A Melbourne rising star has set bullish growth targets based around close client contact and high referral... READ MORE

Brokers urged to mind their language

by Nick Bendel • 27 Feb 2014
Brokers and journalists have been urged to abandon “incorrect terminology” and to stop using the expression... READ MORE

New dwelling recovery stumbles

by Staff Reporter • 27 Feb 2014
The recent recovery in residential construction has taken a hit, with new dwelling construction down by 2.5 per cent in... READ MORE

Top brokerage adds 2,500 clients in latest acquisition

by Nick Bendel • 26 Feb 2014

One of Australia’s leading brokerages has become even bigger after making its sixth acquisition in six years.

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