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Sydney broker tipped to become first user of real-time verification...
by Nick Bendel • 3 Feb 2014
A Sydney software developer expects 20 per cent of mortgage brokers to be using its new verification app by the end of...READ MORE
Real estate lobby calls for first home buyer relief
by Stacey Moseley • 3 Feb 2014
The real estate industry’s peak body has asked the government to abolish stamp duty and make life easier for first... READ MORE
Loan Market boss to sell The Big Issue
by Nick Bendel • 3 Feb 2014
Loan Market’s executive chairman will join politicians and business leaders in selling The Big Issue... READ MORE
Brokers forecast increased commissions
by Nick Bendel • 31 Jan 2014
Brokers have predicted the other major banks will follow Westpac’s lead and raise commissions.
READ MOREBrokers take advantage of Summit savings
by Staff Reporter • 31 Jan 2014
Registrations for the Better Business Summit surged this week, with brokers taking advantage of the early bird saving... READ MORE
Nearly one quarter consider switching lenders
by John Bastick • 31 Jan 2014
Borrowers are increasingly shopping around for a better deal, with 12 per cent of Australian mortgage holders switching... READ MORE
New home sales at five-year high
by Staff Reporter • 31 Jan 2014
The housing market experienced its first annual increase in five years, representing "a strong recovery" in the market... READ MORE
Major pays out $70 million to mortgage customers
by Staff Reporter • 31 Jan 2014
ANZ is paying out $70 million to mortgage customers after failing to pass on interest rate reductions and over-charging... READ MORE
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.
READ MORECommission 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.
READ MOREBroker-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.
READ MOREBroker 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.
READ MOREBrokers 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

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