Broker

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Brokers ‘not recording the outcomes’ of IO discussions: ASIC

by Reporter • 19 Oct 2017
Brokers may be having the appropriate conversation with borrowers on interest-only home loans, the financial services... READ MORE
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Agents not alert to identity fraud

by Staff reporter • 18 Oct 2017
Real estate agents are not doing enough to prevent identity fraud, a new survey has found. READ MORE
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Opinion: Will brokers have the ABA in their corner?

by James Mitchell • 18 Oct 2017
With pro-broker ANZ chief Shayne Elliott at the helm, could the Australian Bankers’ Association become an ally of the... READ MORE
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How financial planning can add another string to your bow

by Demii Kalavritinos • 18 Oct 2017
In this episode of Elite Broker, the founder and managing director of Wealthful joins The Adviser team to talk how... READ MORE
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ASIC on broker remuneration and ‘good consumer outcomes’

by Reporter • 17 Oct 2017
A senior executive leader at ASIC has clarified what he believes "good consumer outcomes" look like, and shared his... READ MORE
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Mutual bank sees record number of broker-originated loans

by Reporter • 17 Oct 2017
Strength in the broker channel has helped Teachers Mutual Bank achieve a 19 per cent rise in its home loan performance,... READ MORE
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Hong Kong-backed broker has $650m to fund new mortgage line

by James Mitchell • 13 Oct 2017
A Melbourne-based broker part-owned by one of Hong Kong’s largest real estate players is eager to use the third-party... READ MORE
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‘Disclosure has limitations’, says FBAA

by Reporter • 12 Oct 2017
The executive chairman of the Finance Brokers Association of Australia has questioned why ASIC wants more reporting in... READ MORE
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Major banks grilled over broker pay and ownership

by James Mitchell • 12 Oct 2017
Westpac has defended its ownership of a mortgage broker before a parliamentary committee by pointing to CBA’s... READ MORE
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Westpac group introduces new broker tool

by Reporter • 11 Oct 2017
Westpac and its subsidiaries have launched a new property valuation tool that aims to give mortgage brokers a... READ MORE