Broker

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CIF flags risks to commissions on top-up loans

by Charbel Kadib • 9 Dec 2019
Commissions paid to brokers on top-up loans may be deemed “conflicted remuneration” under the current drafting of... READ MORE
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NZ brokers should prepare for best interests duty

by Annie Kane • 9 Dec 2019
Brokers operating in New Zealand need to prepare for the potential introduction of a best interests duty in New... READ MORE
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Broker launches online lending marketplace

by Malavika Santhebennur • 6 Dec 2019
A former commerical broker has launched a new private property online lending marketplace that enables real estate... READ MORE
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Brokers urged to help ‘stressed’ SMEs

by Hannah Dowling • 6 Dec 2019
Non-bank SME lender Prospa has again highlighted the opportunity that the holiday season brings for brokers to assist... READ MORE
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‘Easing’ credit conditions trigger fall in broker market share

by Charbel Kadib • 4 Dec 2019
Broker market share slipped over the past quarter, which, according to the MFAA, coincided with an easing in credit... READ MORE
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How this former AFL player started his own brokerage

by Tasha Levy • 3 Dec 2019
Domenic Cassisi set up his brokerage, Funding Options, while he was still captain of the Port Adelaide Football Club,... READ MORE
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FHB deposit scheme to roll out broker portal

by Hannah Dowling • 29 Nov 2019
The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme will rely on applications being lodged through participating lenders and brokers,... READ MORE
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ABA calls for action on financial abuse

by Hannah Dowling • 29 Nov 2019
The national association, in conjunction with older persons advocacy groups, is calling on governments to establish a... READ MORE
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Best interests duty bill released

by Annie Kane • 28 Nov 2019
The updated best interests duty bill for mortgage brokers has been tabled in Parliament, outlining the role brokers... READ MORE
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BOQ softens lending verification requirements

by Malavika Santhebennur • 28 Nov 2019
The non-major bank has announced changes to its home and personal lending policy, including removal of LVR restrictions... READ MORE