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Broker remuneration reform behind schedule
by Tas Bindi • 14 Mar 2019
The implementation of Sedgwick’s 2017 recommendations on mortgage broker and aggregator remuneration remains behind...READ MORE
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Fixed rate demand slips amid rate cut speculation
by Reporter • 14 Mar 2019
Fewer borrowers are opting for fixed rates amid growing speculation of a cut to the official cash rate, according to... READ MORE

Industry welcomes government’s trail decision
by Annie Kane • 13 Mar 2019
Industry representatives have welcomed the news that the government will delay its decision on abolishing trail but... READ MORE
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Rebound in housing finance ‘unlikely’ as slump continues
by Charbel Kadib • 13 Mar 2019
The trend in housing finance volumes remains “very weak”, with “little reason” to expect a “positive turn”... READ MORE
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Treasurer delays trail abolition date
by Annie Kane • 12 Mar 2019
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has said that the government will look at reviewing the impacts of removing trail in three... READ MORE

YBR head confident for the future
by Annie Kane • 12 Mar 2019
Mark Bouris has said that he believes “everything is going to be good” for the broking industry following the... READ MORE
Mark Haron

Aggregator seeks to bust broker ‘myths’
by Charbel Kadib • 12 Mar 2019
A major aggregator has published a comprehensive response to the banking royal commission’s “fundamentally... READ MORE
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Loan Market adds personal lender to panel
by Ezekiel MacNevin • 12 Mar 2019
Non-bank lender SocietyOne has become the latest lender to join Loan Market’s panel, enabling brokers to distribute... READ MORE
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Election uncertainties impacting SME investments
by Reporter • 12 Mar 2019
Around half of all small businesses are delaying investment decisions due to concerns about the impending federal... READ MORE

ScoMo working with brokers for the ‘right answer’
by Annie Kane • 11 Mar 2019
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has told brokers that he will “keep working” with industry on “how to get the right... READ MORE
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‘Mortgage broking model changing anyway’: Westpac CEO
by Tas Bindi • 11 Mar 2019
After being pressed by a member of parliament, a senior executive from Westpac admitted that a reduction in mortgage... READ MORE
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NAB drops fixed mortgages rates
by Reporter • 11 Mar 2019

The major bank has announced mortgage rate reductions across some of its fixed-rate home loan products.

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CBA CEO weighs in on flat-fee model
by Charbel Kadib • 8 Mar 2019
Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn has told a parliamentary committee that proposed moves to a flat-fee, ... READ MORE

NSW broking industry celebrated
by Annie Kane • 8 Mar 2019
The leading brokers, business development managers and support staff in NSW have been recognised at the Better Business... READ MORE
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AMP lifts variable mortgage rates
by Charbel Kadib • 8 Mar 2019

Cost pressures have prompted AMP Bank to hike its variable home loan rates for both new and existing customers.

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Bank of Sydney to relocate headquarters
by Reporter • 8 Mar 2019

The non-major bank revealed that it is purchasing a building in Sydney’s CBD to relocate its head office.

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Recognising leading female brokers
by Annie Kane • 8 Mar 2019
As we mark International Women’s Day, the industry is celebrating and recognising the women making waves in the... READ MORE
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SocietyOne’s loan book boosted by broker channel
by Reporter • 8 Mar 2019
The marketplace lender has reported 62 per cent growth in loan originations, increasing its total loan book to $600... READ MORE
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Bank to fuel broker ‘momentum’ with sharp rate cuts
by Charbel Kadib • 7 Mar 2019
A non-major lender has announced mortgage rate cuts of up to 92 basis points for new business, as part of its push for... READ MORE
Susan Mitchell

Cash rate relevance waning: Mortgage Choice
by Reporter • 7 Mar 2019
The Reserve Bank’s monetary policy decisions have lost significance amid out-of-cycle interest rate changes from... READ MORE

Lender trials merchant cash advance through brokers
by Annie Kane • 7 Mar 2019
Brokers will soon be able to offer SME clients a merchant cash advance product, as an SME lender looks to expand its... READ MORE

RC offers ‘opportunity’ for brokers to diversify
by Reporter • 7 Mar 2019
Brokers would be prudent to diversify their offering into SME and asset finance following the royal commission, the CEO... READ MORE
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TMB cuts mortgage rates by up to 50bps
by Charbel Kadib • 6 Mar 2019
The mutual bank has announced interest rate reductions of up to 50 basis points on its owner-occupied and investor home... READ MORE

‘Trail commission not dead’: MFAA
by Annie Kane • 6 Mar 2019
The association is continuing to defend trail commissions and is advocating for its survival despite plans to ban the... READ MORE
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Former Latitude exec joins non-bank lender
by Reporter • 6 Mar 2019
A non-bank lender has announced appointing a former executive from Latitude Financial Services to its leadership... READ MORE
RBA

RBA announces cash rate decision - Mar 2019
by Charbel Kadib • 5 Mar 2019
The RBA has revealed its cash rate verdict for March, following its monthly monetary policy board... READ MORE
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Shareholders approve bank-aggregator rebrand
by Charbel Kadib • 5 Mar 2019
Goldfields Money shareholders have supported a motion to change the group's name as part of its move to re-position... READ MORE

Moula commits $250m in loans, updates terms
by Reporter • 5 Mar 2019
The fintech lender has announced its commitment to distributing an additional $250 million in business loans over the... READ MORE
Thinktank

Commercial property lender expands sales team
by Reporter • 5 Mar 2019

Think Tank Group has announced two new appointments to support national expansion.

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Loan Market

Loan Market launches high-street shop front
by Reporter • 5 Mar 2019
The broking franchise has announced the opening of a multifaceted retail space designed to enhance the customer... READ MORE
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