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PLAN to distribute Virgin Money mortgages
by James Mitchell • 19 Apr 2016
PLAN Australia has revealed it will partner with Virgin Money to offer its members a new home loan product.
READ MOREPerth broker cops permanent ban
by James Mitchell • 19 Apr 2016
A former Perth-based finance broker has been permanently banned from engaging in credit activities and providing... READ MORE
Property spruiker jailed for fraud
by James Mitchell • 19 Apr 2016
A former company director and property spruiker has been sentenced to two years and nine months’ jail after he... READ MORE
Biggest broker blunders exposed
by Emma Ryan • 19 Apr 2016
A digital marketing expert has revealed the biggest mistakes brokers make when building their online presence.
READ MORERental yields dip across all capital cities
by Jay Garcia • 19 Apr 2016
Increasing supply to the rental market has made conditions more difficult for investors as rental yields fall across... READ MORE
Bank cuts mortgage rates
by James Mitchell • 18 Apr 2016
A non-major lender has cut one of its home loan rates for owner-occupiers.
READ MOREBest major lender revealed
by reporter • 18 Apr 2016
Mortgage brokers around the country have ranked the major banks across product, support, technology and commissions,... READ MORE
Brokers get chance to join $100 million club
by James Mitchell • 18 Apr 2016
Mortgage brokers will be sharpening their skills at a new training program led by one of Australia’s leading sales... READ MORE
Lenders scrutinised for offering free holidays
by Huntley Mitchell • 18 Apr 2016
The overwhelming majority of brokers believe that lenders who offer holidays to attract home loan customers are wasting... READ MORE
Home building sets new record
by Francesca Krakue • 18 Apr 2016
New home building activity is likely to have peaked last year, with an industry expert predicting fewer new home... READ MORE
Industry pioneer ‘sent to jail’ for charity
by Emma Ryan • 18 Apr 2016
Yellow Brick Road executive chairman Mark Bouris has been locked away to raise awareness and funds for a charity... READ MORE
Aggregation boss reveals industry's biggest threat
by Emma Ryan • 15 Apr 2016
The head of one of Australia’s leading aggregation groups has raised alarm bells on the biggest threat facing the... READ MORE
Rising mortgage rates increase default risk: report
by James Mitchell • 15 Apr 2016
Moody’s Investors Service has warned that rate hikes will put investor mortgages at risk of default at a time of... READ MORE
Digital marketing guru to share broker success story
by James Mitchell • 15 Apr 2016
A leading digital marketing expert will reveal how she worked with one broker to achieve significant lead generation... READ MORE
Australians struggling under weight of personal loans
by James Mitchell • 15 Apr 2016
As brokers become an increasingly important distribution channel for personal loans, new research reveals that borrower... READ MORE
Business conditions peak
by Emma Ryan • 15 Apr 2016
Business conditions saw another increase in March and recorded its strongest result in eight years despite global... READ MORE
Brokers warned following sexual harassment case
by Huntley Mitchell • 14 Apr 2016
The director of a Perth brokerage has urged brokers to be mindful of their own safety after a recent sexual harassment... READ MORE
Vow names new state manager
by Reporter • 14 Apr 2016
Vow Financial has poached a BDM from a rival aggregator to be its new state manager for Queensland.
READ MORE‘Shock increase’ in mortgage rates curbs affordability
by Francesca Krakue • 14 Apr 2016
Weak earnings growth and last year’s home loan rate hikes are preventing a significant improvement in housing... READ MORE
FHB confidence continues to fall
by Reporter • 14 Apr 2016
Confidence among first home buyers dropped again in the first quarter of 2016, with two leading industry figures... READ MORE
Stamp duty ‘hurting economy’
by Georgia Brown • 14 Apr 2016
The current property tax structure is costing jobs, negatively affecting the property market and hurting progress, but... READ MORE
Brokers to face ‘continued and heightened’ ASIC surveillance
by James Mitchell • 13 Apr 2016
The head of a major mortgage aggregator says the third-party channel will increasingly come under regulatory scrutiny... READ MORE
FBAA introduces ‘industry first’ initiative
by Emma Ryan • 13 Apr 2016
The FBAA has announced the launch of a new employee loan writer membership at a significantly discounted rate.
READ MOREDigital marketing expert says brokers make one common error
by James Mitchell • 13 Apr 2016
A leading digital marketing professional has revealed one common mistake brokers make when looking to generate leads... READ MORE
Home loan demand recovers
by Reporter • 13 Apr 2016
Home loan demand bounced back strongly in February after seeing a slight drop in January.
READ MOREFour in five investors losing thousands at tax time
by Georgia Brown • 13 Apr 2016
The chairman of one of Australia’s largest real estate groups has urged investors to have a current depreciation... READ MORE
Broker business model ‘needs to adapt’
by James Mitchell • 12 Apr 2016
Mortgage brokers must move away from the traditional “single commission payment” model to keep up with changing... READ MORE
Top loan writer reveals new CEO role
by Francesca Krakue • 12 Apr 2016
An award-winning mortgage broker has created a new job role dedicated to improving the home loan experience for his... READ MORE
FBAA to represent brokers on negative gearing
by Reporter • 12 Apr 2016
The FBAA will today meet with a newly-formed national lobby group that plans to challenge the Labor Party’s proposed... READ MORE
Pepper’s new home loan offer ending soon
by Reporter • 12 Apr 2016
Pepper’s offer to waive fees on two of its loan products will expire at the end of the month.
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