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Non-bank products increase in broker popularity
by Staff Reporter • 12 Jun 2009
While brokers are intent on writing more non-bank business, it’s yet to translate into sales. READ MORE
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Broader broker horizons
by Staff Reporter • 15 May 2009
The term diversification has been part of the broking industry’s lexicon for many years. READ MORE
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Balance sheet funds drive non-bank 'renaissance'
by Staff Reporter • 15 May 2009
Despite an overall decline in the non-bank sector’s market share over the last 18 months, the originator and mortgage... READ MORE
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Tighter lending policies a concern for brokers
by Staff Reporter • 15 May 2009
A dramatic fall in interest rates coupled with the increased first home owner grant has seen relatively healthy... READ MORE
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Banks bear share of funding burden
by Staff Reporter • 26 Apr 2009
Australian banks have come in for heavy criticism for suggesting they can no longer afford to pass on future RBA rate... READ MORE
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DEFs a concern for most brokers
by Staff Reporter • 26 Apr 2009
Deferred establishment fees (DEFs) deter nearly two thirds of brokers from recommending non-bank products, a recent... READ MORE
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Challenging times make industry convention a must
by Staff Reporter • 26 Apr 2009
With tough market conditions likely to prevail for some time and industry regulation just months away, there’s never... READ MORE
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OPINION -- A revolution in relevance
by Staff Reporter • 8 Apr 2009
It’s time for a new market segment, writes Saks Consulting’s Kym Dolton READ MORE
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No housing price blowout on horizon
by Staff Reporter • 8 Apr 2009
Despite industry concerns of a housing price bubble as a result of first home buyer activity, commentators say tighter... READ MORE
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PUBLISHER'S LETTER -- Strong market fundamentals will boost broker...
by Staff Reporter • 7 Apr 2009
Against all the odds, Australia is enjoying a mini boom at the lower end of the property market – and there are... READ MORE
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PUBLISHER'S LETTER -- The pessimists have their day
by Staff Reporter • 8 Mar 2009
At last the doomsayers can proclaim ‘I told you so’, with the Australian economy having recorded its first quarter... READ MORE
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Brokers split on FHOG boost
by Staff Reporter • 8 Mar 2009
The latest Mortgage Business Sentiment Survey has highlighted a division in broker opinion over the federal... READ MORE
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Bottom end to spark property market recovery
by Staff Reporter • 8 Mar 2009
Many brokers believe the property market still has some way to fall before staging a recovery. READ MORE
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Broker confidence on the rise
by Staff Reporter • 8 Mar 2009
Brokers are increasingly bullish that their businesses will grow over the coming quarter despite the worsening economic... READ MORE
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CBA tightens first home buyer criteria
by Staff Reporter • 8 Mar 2009
CBA will require first home buyers to contribute at least 3 per cent of the purchase price on top of any government... READ MORE
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New dawn for non-banks
by Staff Reporter • 27 Feb 2009
A resurgent origination sector is now going head to head with the major banks on price, and once again brokers have a... READ MORE
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Ratchet up the rate relief to sustain market recovery: brokers
by Staff Reporter • 20 Feb 2009
While the indicators for borrowing activity in 2009 are looking up, many brokers believe further rate relief from the... READ MORE
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Surge in December lending
by Staff Reporter • 20 Feb 2009
Brokers will be buoyed by the news that housing finance activity soared in december – the result of lower interest... READ MORE
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BankWest trims major groups' commission - Feb 2009
by Staff Reporter • 20 Feb 2009
BankWest has announced a reduced remuneration structure for brokers, following the end of its commission guarantee to... READ MORE
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Poor bank service levels hitting broker channel
by Staff Reporter • 20 Feb 2009
A blowout in the big banks’ servicing times is continuing to hurt the broking industry. READ MORE
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PUBLISHER'S LETTER -- Heel dragging from lenders will cost brokers...
by Staff Reporter • 4 Feb 2009
Bank third-party servicing levels are again in the spotlight with reports that some of the majors are inflicting delays... READ MORE
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December 08: INTERNATIONALNEWS: US housing market collapse hammers...
by Staff Reporter • 6 Jan 2009
Freddie Mac has asked for a further US$13.8 billion (A$21.5 billion) US federal government lifeline after reporting a... READ MORE
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December 08: Brokers warm to advice-based model
by Staff Reporter • 6 Jan 2009
More brokers see an advice-based model as the key to future success as opposed to a transactional-based business. READ MORE
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December 08: First home buyers return to market
by Staff Reporter • 6 Jan 2009
The federal government’s move to beef up the First Home Owners Grant (FHOG) is already seeing increased activity... READ MORE
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December 08: Ignorance blamed for latest media broker attack
by Staff Reporter • 6 Jan 2009
Brokers were again the subject of negative media attention last month with Herald Sun columnist Scott Pape telling... READ MORE