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Knocking on brokers' doors
by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2010
Almost two years after its sudden departure from the mortgage lending market, Macquarie Bank is poised to make a...READ MORE
THE WORD -- Broker commissions
by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2010
Debate about commissions has raged since they were cut in 2007 but what do industry pundits have to say on the topic as... READ MORE
Non-bank lenders - Ready to rumble
by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2010
Non-bank lenders have been on the ropes for much of the last few years. But as The Adviser's Jessica Darnbrough... READ MORE
Uncertain transition for broker licensing
by Staff Reporter • 31 Dec 2009
The new National Consumer Credit Protection Bill is just around the corner but brokers are still not clear on who... READ MORE
The year in review
by Staff Reporter • 31 Dec 2009
Mortgage Business takes a look back at the year that was. READ MORE
‘Tis the season
by Staff Reporter • 25 Nov 2009
With the worst of the global financial crisis behind us, the traditionally quiet Christmas quarter is looking... READ MORE
The new performance benchmark
by Staff Reporter • 25 Nov 2009
Stricter performance standards introduced by the majors have forced many aggregators to reconsider their own broker... READ MORE
Variable rates lead the way
by Staff Reporter • 25 Nov 2009
With the majors all moving on fixed rates, brokers are contemplating the value of fixed rate... READ MORE
Delaying the inevitable
by Staff Reporter • 30 Oct 2009
Reforms to national consumer credit laws have been delayed by six months – and Australia’s mortgage aggregators are... READ MORE
Second-tier lenders strike back
by Staff Reporter • 30 Oct 2009
Small banks and non-bank lenders are slowly re-entering the market as the economy stabilises. READ MORE
Surprise RBA move on rates
by Staff Reporter • 30 Oct 2009
The RBA has lifted the cash rate for the first time in 19 months. Should brokers be nervous? READ MORE
Supporting securitisation: should the government do more?
by Staff Reporter • 28 Sep 2009
The securitisation market is showing signs of life – but a full recovery is still some way off. READ MORE
The rise of white labelling
by Staff Reporter • 28 Sep 2009
Originators are regaining control of their business and service offering through white labelling. READ MORE
One third of brokers not ready for legislation
by Staff Reporter • 28 Sep 2009
The new National Consumer Credit Protection regime is fast approaching, but not everyone is... READ MORE
NAB to rebrand Challenger mortgage business
by Staff Reporter • 24 Aug 2009
Challenger Financial's mortgage management business will be renamed in the coming weeks after NAB agreed to purchase... READ MORE
Bendigo to ramp lending
by Staff Reporter • 24 Aug 2009
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has delivered a boost to the broker channel with the news that it is ready to ramp up its... READ MORE
Still a place for part-timers?
by Staff Reporter • 24 Aug 2009
Minimum volume requirements have put part-time mortgage brokers in the firing line. READ MORE
Challenging times for aggregation
by Staff Reporter • 24 Aug 2009
Changes to lender requirements have forced the aggregation industry to recognise the need for evolution. READ MORE
Broker backlash against bank quotas
by Staff Reporter • 31 Jul 2009
The introduction of new minimum volume quotas by some of Australia’s biggest lenders has sent a shockwave through... READ MORE
Lenders toughen up on borderline borrowers
by Staff Reporter • 31 Jul 2009
Brokers should brace for tougher lending policies ahead as the continued fall-out from the GFC piles more pressure... READ MORE
Demand for fixed rates continues to climb
by Staff Reporter • 31 Jul 2009
The window of opportunity for borrowers to lock in rock bottom rates may have closed, but fixed rate loans are... READ MORE
Lenders' policy changes put pressure on broker business
by Staff Reporter • 12 Jul 2009
Changing lending policies have put the onus on brokers to keep their clients in the know. READ MORE
Broker confidence dips
by Staff Reporter • 12 Jun 2009
There are early signs the worst of the financial crisis may be over but brokers are less optimistic than last quarter... READ MORE
Macquarie rumoured to re-enter lending
by Staff Reporter • 12 Jun 2009
Rumours are heating up that Macquarie Group is looking to re-enter mortgage lending. READ MORE
The price of advice
by Staff Reporter • 12 Jun 2009
The concept of fee-for-service is controversial – but it’s starting to gain traction as brokers seek greater... READ MORE
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
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
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
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
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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