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Bank bosses admit shortcomings
by James Mitchell • 5 Sep 2016
Sixteen Australian bank CEOs have acknowledged that the industry has not always lived up to the standards customers...READ MORE
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Apartment approvals surge 23.4% in July
by James Mitchell • 5 Sep 2016

The ABS building approvals measure increased in July following two months of decline.

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Regional bank slashes rates
by Francesca Krakue • 2 Sep 2016

A non-major lender has announced it will cut interest rates across its commercial product range. 

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Macquarie and broking firms unite to launch fintech platform
by Reporter • 2 Sep 2016
Macquarie Business Banking and four commercial broking firms have joined together to launch a “first-to-market”... READ MORE
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Customer-owned banking reaches $100bn in assets
by Reporter • 2 Sep 2016
A surge in home loan growth has helped Australia’s customer-owned banking sector surpass $100 billion in total... READ MORE
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Court finds Storm Financial provided bad advice
by Staff Reporter • 2 Sep 2016
The Federal Court has found that the directors of Storm Financial breached their duties under the Corporations Act and... READ MORE
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Home buying journey takes toll on Aussie FHBs
by Reporter • 2 Sep 2016
Fresh research has revealed that over three-quarters of the country’s first home buyers become emotionally invested... READ MORE

‘Strip away commissions’ to unlock $1.3bn for borrowers, says...
by Francesca Krakue • 1 Sep 2016
An online mortgage broker says Australian home owners could be saving more than $1.3 billion annually on their home... READ MORE
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Commercial brokers go paperless
by James Mitchell • 1 Sep 2016
A leading non-major bank has launched electronic lodgements for small business loans via the NextGen.Net ApplyOnline... READ MORE
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Third-party banking veteran joins top aggregator
by James Mitchell • 1 Sep 2016
Former ANZ third-party boss Keiran Evans has been named as the new general manager of a major mortgage aggregator,... READ MORE
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Bank pays $30k off couple’s mortgage
by Reporter • 1 Sep 2016
A member-owned banking and financial services provider has awarded a customer by paying $30,000 off their home... READ MORE
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Bank slashes home loan rates
by James Mitchell • 31 Aug 2016

A non-major lender has launched a special discounted variable home loan rate of 3.79 per cent.

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‘Exceptionally strong’ broker distribution drives record growth
by Francesca Krakue • 31 Aug 2016
The CEO of a leading mortgage provider says its 77% surge in mortgage settlement volumes during the first half of the... READ MORE
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Industry reputation putting people off getting advice

by Reporter • 31 Aug 2016
The tarnished reputation of financial planners in Australia is turning “a lot of people” off from seeking financial... READ MORE
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Advisers accused of manipulating super clients

by Staff Reporter • 31 Aug 2016
A new study has revealed that financial advisers are manipulating vulnerable clients, including those who seek... READ MORE
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Specialist lender signs sports sponsorship deal
by Francesca Krakue • 31 Aug 2016
A non-bank mortgage provider has announced that is has extended its sponsorship of a local sports team for a second... READ MORE

Fintech start-up enters third-party channel
by James Mitchell • 30 Aug 2016
A new online mortgage platform has decided to partner with brokers – rather than compete with them — by offering a... READ MORE
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Major aggregator reveals big plans for commercial broking
by James Mitchell • 30 Aug 2016
An ASX-listed aggregator with over 2,650 brokers is looking to significantly ramp up its commercial offering following... READ MORE
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Brokers well positioned to highlight ‘mammoth benefits’ of...
by Francesca Krakue • 30 Aug 2016
Now is an opportune time for brokers to help clients achieve better mortgage outcomes, according to the Finance Brokers... READ MORE
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Nearly two-thirds never ask for a better interest rate
by Reporter • 30 Aug 2016
Nearly two-thirds of mortgage holders in Australia have never asked for a better interest rate on their home loan, new... READ MORE

Major bank names new third-party boss
by James Mitchell • 29 Aug 2016

Australia’s largest mortgage lender has announced the appointment of its new head of third party for NSW.

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Major aggregator doubles lending business
by James Mitchell • 29 Aug 2016
A leading mortgage aggregator says its brokers captured almost half of the $3 billion in commercial loans originated by... READ MORE

Major broker's branded home loans surge 99% towards $2bn
by James Mitchell • 29 Aug 2016
A leading aggregator has seen significant growth in its white-label offering over the year to 30 June with branded... READ MORE
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'Rising Star' bank launches new home loan
by James Mitchell • 29 Aug 2016

Mortgage brokers will now have access to a new home loan option from a leading challenger bank.

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Shift your marketing strategy, gain significant rewards
by Debbie Mayo-Smith • 29 Aug 2016
Highly sought-after trainer and speaker Debbie Mayo-Smith shares strategies on implementing thoughtful marketing to get... READ MORE
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Construction activity plummets over June quarter
by Francesca Krakue • 29 Aug 2016
New data has revealed that construction work fell sharply in the second quarter of the year due to the unwinding of the... READ MORE
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Home building boom not built to last, warns economist
by James Mitchell • 29 Aug 2016
While national new home building activity remains very strong, the HIA has warned the sector faces “unprecedented... READ MORE

Mortgage broker settling $1bn a month
by Reporter • 26 Aug 2016
A major mortgage brokerage has settled an average of $1 billion a month in home loans in the last financial year,... READ MORE
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How to grow your business from 10 brokers to 800
by James Mitchell • 26 Aug 2016
A select number of brokers will learn about best practice and success strategies from the founder of a leading UK... READ MORE
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Mortgage boss cops six-year ban
by James Mitchell • 26 Aug 2016
ASIC has banned a former company director from providing financial services for a period of six years following an... READ MORE
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