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THE WORD - Proposed banking reforms
by Staff Reporter • 18 Feb 2011
At the end of 2010, the federal government sought to improve competition among lenders in the mortgage market by... READ MORE
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ANALYSIS - Good service is good mortgage broking
by Staff Reporter • 18 Feb 2011
GOOD CUSTOMER service has always played a crucial role in the success of a broker’s service offering and by... READ MORE
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ANALYSIS - Fixed rate mortgages on the rise
by Staff Reporter • 16 Feb 2011
In the wake of last year’s cash rate rises, some borrowers appear to have gravitated towards fixed rate mortgages.... READ MORE
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OPINION - Future shock
by Staff Reporter • 16 Feb 2011
Will property price growth in 2011 first be sluggish and then rally towards the end of the year? Quite possibly, but... READ MORE
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OPINION - A fair way down the road
by Staff Reporter • 24 Jan 2011
Mortgage lending rates are likely to head to 8.5 per cent as the Australian economy goes from strength to strength, but... READ MORE
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A Bigger Slice Of Pie
by Staff Reporter • 18 Jan 2011
Conditions may be shifting in their favour, but Australia’s non-bank lenders are still doing it tough. The question... READ MORE
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Banking reform - An opportunity missed
by Staff Reporter • 18 Jan 2011
The government’s knee-jerk reaction to out of cycle rate hikes could do more damage than good to smaller lenders READ MORE
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The Word - Lender competition
by Staff Reporter • 18 Jan 2011
The end-of-year rise in interest rates posed the question of how competition will shape up in 2011. This month, we... READ MORE
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ANALYSIS -- Cash rate to hit 6 per cent
by Staff Reporter • 2 Dec 2010
Australians have now come to terms with the fact that rates are heading north, but how high are they likely to go? READ MORE
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OPINION -- Lean on us
by Staff Reporter • 2 Dec 2010
As Australia's brokers prepare for the introduction of licensing, so too are the banks. Licensing will ensure... READ MORE
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THE WORD -- Licensing in 2011
by Staff Reporter • 2 Dec 2010
Licensing is almost upon us and while there is little doubt that the level of professionalism will be raised, how will... READ MORE
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THE WORD -- Commission structural changes
by Staff Reporter • 8 Nov 2010
While the focus on writing loans turns to quality rather than quantity, there's differing views around how changes to... READ MORE
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ANALYSIS -- The only way is up
by Staff Reporter • 8 Nov 2010
It would now appear to be a question of when - rather than if - the majors will raise rates above the Reserve Bank... READ MORE
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OPINION -- Give us a (festive) break
by Staff Reporter • 8 Nov 2010
While licensing will benefit the broker community, the start date couldn't come at a worse time for the industry. READ MORE
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OPINION -- The next frontier
by Staff Reporter • 7 Oct 2010
Technological innovations are making the ‘instant loan' a reality - we just need mankind to catch up. READ MORE
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THE WORD -- No deposit home loans
by Staff Reporter • 7 Oct 2010
While more lenders continue to reintroduce 95 per cent LVR mortgages, the industry remains at odds over whether or not... READ MORE
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ANALYSIS -- Lending conditions in decline
by Staff Reporter • 30 Aug 2010
Banks have significantly tightened their lending over the last 12 months, but will they re-open their doors anytime... READ MORE
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OPINION -- A cut above
by Staff Reporter • 30 Aug 2010
Successful brokers know they need to differentiate themselves from the pack through quality customer service. READ MORE
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ANALYSIS -- Mortgage exit fee debate heats up
by Staff Reporter • 2 Aug 2010
There is growing concern that the government's plan to reduce early mortgage exit fees could stifle competition rather... READ MORE
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THE WORD -- Fixed rate product demand
by Staff Reporter • 2 Aug 2010
Most of the mortgage industry's key lenders have slashed the interest rate on their fixed rate products. But will these... READ MORE
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OPINION -- Planning for the future
by Staff Reporter • 2 Aug 2010
With regulation fast approaching, change is in the air. But many brokers are failing to proactively plan for it. READ MORE
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OPINION -- Good, better, best
by Staff Reporter • 23 Jun 2010
Good quality customer service is a broker's best bet for winning repeat business and client retention. READ MORE
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THE WORD -- The MFAA's $1.4m consumer campaign
by Staff Reporter • 23 Jun 2010
The MFAA has announced the launch of a million dollar advertising campaign that aims to encourage consumers to use... READ MORE
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ANALYSIS -- People power
by Staff Reporter • 27 May 2010
The quality of BDM support can significantly influence where brokers place their business. READ MORE
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OPINION -- On the right path
by Staff Reporter • 27 May 2010
As competition starts to re-emerge in the market and property continues its strong upwards surge, the role of the... READ MORE