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Brokers take business from bank-aligned planners
by James Mitchell • 23 Aug 2016
A non-major bank has recorded a fall in the number of mortgages written through its own financial planners as a result... READ MORE
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Leading aggregator credits growth to technology

by Reporter • 23 Aug 2016
An increasing utilisation of “evolving broker technology” has reportedly been one of the drivers for growth at... READ MORE
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Non-bank sees surge in settlements
by James Mitchell • 23 Aug 2016
A listed lender has seen significant growth in its branded loan settlements over the year to 30 June as it prepares to... READ MORE
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Brokers behaving badly: Industry body shares ASIC stats
by James Mitchell • 23 Aug 2016
An industry association has congratulated its members for setting the highest ethical and broker behavioural standards,... READ MORE

Virgin Money broadens distribution footprint
by Reporter • 22 Aug 2016
Virgin Money has expanded the availability of its home loan offering, after signing a new partnership with mortgage... READ MORE
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Are the big four sending a message from rate-cut short-fall?
by John Maxwell • 22 Aug 2016
What do we take away from the recent RBA rate cut, where the big four banks changed tactic and only passed on half of... READ MORE
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NLG appoints new aggregation manager
by Reporter • 22 Aug 2016
Asset finance provider NLG Leasing has appointed former NFC Aggregation Services business development manager Georgia... READ MORE
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RBA rate cut ‘completely wasted’
by Jack Derwin • 22 Aug 2016
Inflows of foreign capital have strengthened the Australian dollar, despite the recent interest rate cut, prompting one... READ MORE
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Nearly 90% of Australians struggle to make financial decisions
by Reporter • 22 Aug 2016
A new survey has revealed that most Aussies are finding it increasingly difficult to make financial decisions due to... READ MORE

Elite broker launches accountancy practice

by James Mitchell • 19 Aug 2016
One of the industry’s most successful mortgage brokers has expanded his offering by launching an accounting business,... READ MORE
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‘Flex commissions will go next year’ says FBAA
by Reporter • 19 Aug 2016
Motor dealers will likely be prohibited from increasing interest rates and commissions on car finance by “the end of... READ MORE
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Unit developments ‘on verge of being mothballed’
by Georgia Brown • 19 Aug 2016
Australia’s building industry is facing a crisis as overseas investors retreat following changes to foreign... READ MORE
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Consumer confidence bounces back
by Reporter • 19 Aug 2016
A recent report has revealed that consumer confidence has made a solid recovery in the second week of August. READ MORE
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What can Australian commercial lenders learn from the UK?
by Francesca Krakue • 19 Aug 2016
Despite having gone through significant flux, with regulation curtailing the amount and type of lending that they could... READ MORE

Warning to brokers over home loan incentives
by Reporter • 18 Aug 2016
A leading lawyer in financial services regulation has warned brokers to ensure that any promotions they run to... READ MORE
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Former Liberty BDM joins fintech lender
by James Mitchell • 18 Aug 2016
An alternative lender has announced the appointment of a new business development manager chosen specifically for his... READ MORE
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New platform aims to help brokers create ‘stickier’ clients
by Francesca Krakue • 18 Aug 2016
The creators of a new fintech platform have explained how it allows brokers to develop a clearer understanding of their... READ MORE
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Broker’s training course to ‘supplement mentorship’ of...
by Francesca Krakue • 18 Aug 2016
An experienced broker has launched a training program that bolsters and extends the mentorship of new brokers. READ MORE
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The secrets of digital lead generation
by Francesca Krakue • 18 Aug 2016
Despite a rapidly changing digital landscape, some things haven’t changed. Here are three ways you can leverage off... READ MORE

Former aggregation boss fears for future of broking
by James Mitchell • 17 Aug 2016
Pressure on bank margins and the emergence of new technologies could force the mortgage market to “cut out the middle... READ MORE
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Non-major bank cuts home loan rates
by James Mitchell • 17 Aug 2016
A listed mortgage lender has announced its second home loan rate cut in a month. READ MORE
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Artificial intelligence delivers brokers increasingly hot leads
by Francesca Krakue • 17 Aug 2016
The creators of a mortgage broking fintech have integrated artificial intelligence technology into the platform that... READ MORE
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Brokers to celebrate their role in the industry
by Reporter • 17 Aug 2016
Launching today, the inaugural National Finance Brokers Day (NFBD) aims to highlight the key role brokers play in... READ MORE
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ANZ says lending curbs will continue to cool property market
by James Mitchell • 17 Aug 2016
The major bank says housing will become less of a contributor to the national economy as stricter lending around... READ MORE

Broker settlements surge 90% in complex lending landscape
by James Mitchell • 16 Aug 2016
Mortgage brokers have revealed how they have significantly grown their businesses since the introduction of two-tiered... READ MORE