Broker
Brokers key channel for new ANZ investment loan
by Staff Reporter • 20 Jul 2009
The ANZ Portfolio mortgage operates like a line of credit and is geared to enable investors to consolidate multiple... READ MORE
ING gets ‘hands-on’ with brokers
by Staff Reporter • 17 Jul 2009
The company’s head of partnerships, Mark Woolnough, spent a “day in the life” of one of Mortgage Choice’s 600... READ MORE
Loose lending drives Chinese property surge
by Staff Reporter • 17 Jul 2009
The economic turnaround has been fuelled by increased bank lending and government spending.
Bank lending in the first... READ MORE
Westpac confirms new broker minimum volume quota
by Staff Reporter • 9 Jul 2009
The bank now expect brokers to submit a minimum of one loan every six months. Brokers who fall below this level will... READ MORE
Mortgage broker defrauds clients of $5m
by Staff Reporter • 8 Jul 2009
Samer Hraiki appeared in Central Local Court yesterday on charges of deceptive conduct as well as traffic-related... READ MORE
Lending policy changes a threat to business: brokers
by Staff Reporter • 29 Jun 2009
According to a recent Mortgage Business straw poll, 35 per cent of brokers said lending policy changes are the biggest... READ MORE
MFAA wades into re-accreditation debate
by Staff Reporter • 25 Jun 2009
In recent weeks several lenders have announced new minimum volume conditions for brokers with a view to terminate the... READ MORE
MFAA backs calls to can stamp duty
by Staff Reporter • 23 Jun 2009
“Removing the stamp duty on home loans is a simple measure that would boost activity in the housing and lending... READ MORE
MFAA backs government support of mortgage market
by Staff Reporter • 22 Jun 2009
Last Friday, reports emerged that Treasury officials were considering new ways to support market competition,... READ MORE
Fraudulent broker turns to hit man for help
by Staff Reporter • 19 Jun 2009
Mahn Huu “Bruce” Doan was found guilty of 195 fraudulent real estate transactions where he borrowed or... READ MORE
Business lending slumps
by Staff Reporter • 16 Jun 2009
Commercial finance fell a disappointing 12.9 per cent, seasonally adjusted, to $27.066 billion, following a 23 per... READ MORE
Bankwest guarantees 5 day broker approval
by Staff Reporter • 15 Jun 2009
In an announcement to brokers last week, Bankwest said it would provide an unconditional offer on all home loans with... READ MORE
Broker confidence dips
by Staff Reporter • 12 Jun 2009
The dip in broker confidence was highlighted by the Mortgage Business Index for Q2 2009, which dropped 8.1 points from... READ MORE
Non-bank products increase in broker popularity
by Staff Reporter • 12 Jun 2009
IN the face of increasing big bank domination brokers appear increasingly determined to give non-bank lenders a... READ MORE
Heritage committed to brokers
by Staff Reporter • 11 Jun 2009
Heritage confirmed last week that it would no longer offer its Basic Variable or Professional Package products via... READ MORE

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