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Brokers 'should be writing 100% of loans'
by Tamikah Bretzke • 25 Nov 2016
One of the country’s top brokers has said that he believes brokers should be responsible for 100 per cent of the... READ MORE

Digital disruption ‘massively oversold’, says former CBA exec
by James Mitchell • 25 Nov 2016
There are no opportunities in the finance market for disruptive business models like Uber and Airbnb, according to... READ MORE
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Major breakthrough in broker technology
by James Mitchell • 25 Nov 2016
Local mortgage brokers could soon benefit by marketing their services to borrowers across the nation following a major... READ MORE
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Major bank to cut ties with 55 advisers
by Reporter • 25 Nov 2016
A big four bank has said it will cut the roles of 55 entry-level advisers in an effort to offer “enhanced... READ MORE
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Banking group appoints new director
by Reporter • 25 Nov 2016
An ASX-listed banking and wealth management group has announced the appointment of Sibylle Krieger as non-executive... READ MORE

MFAA responds to broker criticism
by James Mitchell • 24 Nov 2016
The association has addressed recent criticism from brokers and acknowledged that its communication with members has... READ MORE
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Banks will beat fintechs at digital mortgages: PwC
by James Mitchell • 24 Nov 2016
At least 98 per cent of fintech lenders will disappear as banks copy their offerings and leverage the power of their... READ MORE
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Non-major lifts variable rates
by James Mitchell • 24 Nov 2016
A leading non-major lender has today announced a range of rate increases across its mortgage products for both... READ MORE
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Apartment building to drop by 40% by 2018/19
by Reporter • 24 Nov 2016
Multi-unit commencements could plummet by more than 40 per cent in the next few years as home building returns to... READ MORE
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Adviser standards bill introduced into Parliament
by Staff reporter • 24 Nov 2016
The Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O’Dwyer has introduced legislation into Parliament yesterday,... READ MORE
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Major bank launches online home loan approval tool
by Reporter • 23 Nov 2016
A big four bank has officially launched a digital tool that enables customers to apply online for conditional approval... READ MORE
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MFAA appoints three directors to board
by Reporter • 23 Nov 2016
One new director and two former directors have been appointed to the board of the Mortgage & Finance Association of... READ MORE
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Home owners ‘going to great lengths’ to pay off mortgages

by Tamikah Bretzke • 23 Nov 2016
Nine in 10 Australian borrowers are said to be going “above and beyond” to fast-track the repayment of their home... READ MORE
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Non-major launches new internet banking platform
by James Mitchell • 23 Nov 2016
A leading challenger bank has launched a fresh new internet banking service in a joint project with Sandstone... READ MORE
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Better Business Summit 2017 agenda revealed
by James Mitchell • 23 Nov 2016
One of TV’s most successful personalities will share practical tips on how brokers can evolve their personal brand at... READ MORE
Money, Sydney broker, $360 million in residential volumes

‘Extraordinary’: Sydney broker writes $360m in one year
by Staff reporter • 23 Nov 2016
The CEO of a major aggregator has congratulated a Sydney mortgage broker who topped The Adviser’s Elite Business... READ MORE

Brokers slam MFAA performance
by James Mitchell • 22 Nov 2016
One of the industry associations appears to have lost the confidence of brokers according to a recent straw poll. READ MORE
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Mortgage giant targets female brokers
by Reporter • 22 Nov 2016
One of Australia’s largest mortgage brokerages has revealed that it has set itself a target of having a 50:50 split... READ MORE
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Social media challenge tests brokers
by Reporter • 22 Nov 2016
A new social media challenge has been launched to showcase brokers' business prowess by calling on them to either... READ MORE
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Top broker explains how to build trust with clients
by James Mitchell • 22 Nov 2016
According to Elite Business Writer Will Foster, building trust with clients as quickly as possible is the best way to... READ MORE

Former St.George head moves to aggregator
by Reporter • 21 Nov 2016
The former head of St.George Banking Group’s mortgage broking business has become the new general manager for lending... READ MORE

Young Broker of the Year 2016 crowned
by Reporter • 21 Nov 2016
Australia’s best broker under the age of 30 was revealed at an event in Sydney on Friday, where more than 200 brokers... READ MORE
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Big four mortgage portfolios have $19bn advantage
by Reporter • 21 Nov 2016
New analysis from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has revealed that regulatory capital rules give the... READ MORE
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Rate hikes ‘normal’, says former MFAA chief
by Francesca Krakue • 21 Nov 2016
The former CEO of the Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia has suggested that the recent rise in fixed-rate... READ MORE
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MFAA appoints new CEO
by Francesca Krakue • 18 Nov 2016
The Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia has announced that it has appointed a financial services executive... READ MORE