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Policy development crucial: HIA

by The Adviser • 26 Aug 2013
Residential construction activity tends to take a disproportionately large hit during economic downturns, according to...READ MORE

RP Data raises its share

by Michael Masterman • 26 Aug 2013
RP Data has increased its stake in New Zealand’s PropertyIQ after Quotable Value (QV) agreed to sell part of its... READ MORE

Bank lifts broker commissions

by Michael Masterman • 23 Aug 2013

One of Australia's banks has launched a new bonus commission scheme for brokers.

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LoanKit sale for the best

by Jessica Darnbrough • 23 Aug 2013
Mortgage Choice’s chief executive Michael Russell has spoken about the group’s decision to sell its wholesale... READ MORE

Property sales on the rise

by Reporter • 23 Aug 2013
Mortgage brokers will no doubt welcome the recent groundswell in property sales across Australia’s capital cities,... READ MORE

First home buyers ageing

by Michael Masterman • 23 Aug 2013
RAMS has released its First Home Buyers’ Pulse Check Report 2013, exploring the attitudes and behaviours of those... READ MORE

Top brokerage announces strong financial results

by Michael Masterman • 23 Aug 2013
Mortgage Choice has released its financial results for FY13, showing strong growth in net profit after tax of five per... READ MORE

Financial services group acquires aggregator

by The Adviser • 22 Aug 2013

One of Australia’s aggregation groups been purchased for an undisclosed sum.

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ASIC bans NSW broker

by Reporter • 22 Aug 2013
A Mudgee mortgage broker has been permanently banned from providing financial services after he was found to have... READ MORE

Diversification in lead generation essential: brokerage

by Jessica Darnbrough • 22 Aug 2013
While it is important to have a variety of lead generation tactics in place, not all will yield results, a top... READ MORE

Cheaper to buy than rent: Symond

by Michael Masterman • 22 Aug 2013
It is now cheaper to buy than to rent in many areas around Australia, according to Aussie executive chairman John... READ MORE

Still a way to go until the 'boom'

by Jennifer Duke • 22 Aug 2013
While current record-low interest rates have some discussing the potential for a return to a strong capital growth... READ MORE

Broker named in national entrepreneur ranking

by Reporter • 22 Aug 2013
Black Sheep Finance founder Tish Naughton has won a place on website Anthill’s list of top 30 under-30 Australian... READ MORE

FBAA sees spike in memberships

by Michael Masterman • 21 Aug 2013
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) has experienced significant growth in membership, according to new... READ MORE

Brokers told to spend more time strategising

by Jessica Darnbrough • 21 Aug 2013
Brokers should set time aside each week to work on their business, one of the nation’s elite business writers has... READ MORE

NZ govt implements LVR restrictions

by Jessica Darnbrough • 21 Aug 2013

The New Zealand government has passed a new law that restricts the amount of high LVR loans a bank can offer.

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Brokers recharge in Fiji

by Michael Masterman • 21 Aug 2013
Loan Market is hosting its first ever international conference, with almost 250 attendees heading to Fiji for the... READ MORE

FBAA supports new paid parental leave scheme

by Michael Masterman • 21 Aug 2013
The Coalition’s recently announced paid parental leave scheme could benefit more than just mothers and families,... READ MORE

Lender forced to maintain discount for life of loan

by Michael Masterman • 20 Aug 2013
Credit Union Australia Ltd (CUA) has agreed to maintain interest rate discounts for eligible home loan customers after... READ MORE

MFAA membership on the rise

by Michael Masterman • 20 Aug 2013
The Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) welcomed 1,158 new members during the 2012/2013 financial... READ MORE

Aggregator launches two new offerings

by Reporter • 20 Aug 2013
Vision Finance is offering two new products aimed at brokers who do not yet need an assistant but are aiming to... READ MORE

Mortgage adviser appoints new state manager

by Reporter • 20 Aug 2013
Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers have appointed Daniel McNamara to the role of state manager for Victoria and... READ MORE

Home ownership revealed as top priority

by Reporter • 19 Aug 2013
57 per cent of Australians now rate owning a home or paying off their home sooner as their top priority, according to... READ MORE

Aggregator sets new volume record - August 2013

by Jessica Darnbrough • 19 Aug 2013

Growing consumer sentiment and low interest rates have helped one aggregation group settle record volumes.

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Lender sees SMSF spike

by Michael Masterman • 19 Aug 2013
One of Australia’s non-banks has recorded its best ever month for new self-managed super fund (SMSF)... READ MORE

Originator cuts variable rates

by Michael Masterman • 19 Aug 2013
Following the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to cut the cash rate at its August board meeting, Australian First... READ MORE

Consumer sentiment on the up: Index

by Jessica Darnbrough • 19 Aug 2013

The Reserve Bank’s cutting cycle is finally starting to have a positive impact on consumer sentiment.

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Pepper bid for RHG

by Michael Masterman • 19 Aug 2013
Pepper has announced that it has submitted a binding offer to acquire 100 per cent of the issued share capital of... READ MORE

Productivity key to success: Symond

by Jessica Darnbrough • 16 Aug 2013

A focus on productivity helped Aussie to secure its first place position in the recent Top 25 Brokerages.

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Entries open for Elite Business Writers

by Reporter • 16 Aug 2013
The industry’s top performing brokers will once again vie for a spot on the Elite Business Writers ranking, with... READ MORE
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