Broker
DEFs a concern for most brokers
by Staff Reporter • 26 Apr 2009
DEFs are typically charged by lenders to allow a consumer to enter into a home loan contract for the minimum amount of... READ MORE
St George branch network to help clear broker processing backlog
by Staff Reporter • 24 Apr 2009
In a communication delivered to brokers last night, Steven Heavey, St George head of third-party, said 2,000 PAYG... READ MORE
Brokers face soaring indemnity insurance costs
by Staff Reporter • 17 Apr 2009
According to The Australian Financial Review, businesses are facing double digit increases in indemnity insurance... READ MORE
FHBs seek advice from family, friends over brokers
by Staff Reporter • 16 Apr 2009
The RAMS First Home Buyer Pulse Check, released today, shows that more first home buyer business could be up for... READ MORE
Commercial lending activity drops 14.7pc
by Staff Reporter • 15 Apr 2009
According to the latest figures released by the ABS yesterday, commercial financing decreased by 14.7 per cent in... READ MORE
HSBC to bring brokers in-house, charge fee
by Staff Reporter • 15 Apr 2009
Traditionally a direct lender to consumers, HSBC will partner with brokerage John Charcol to provide advice to... READ MORE
Government's broker reforms delayed
by Staff Reporter • 14 Apr 2009
Regulation was supposed to be in place by 1 July however it was argued by industry stakeholders that the starting date... READ MORE
Brokers flock to lead generation service
by Staff Reporter • 9 Apr 2009
Property Match Up, a lead generation provider, said that just one week into its launch it had received 581 enquiries.... READ MORE
Brokers grow market share
by Staff Reporter • 9 Apr 2009
According to the latest JPMorgan/Fujitsu Consulting Mortgage Industry Report, broker market share has begun... READ MORE
MFAA backs industry summit
by Staff Reporter • 8 Apr 2009
Over the past six month, some lenders’ turnaround times have lagged by as much as four weeks due to the upswing... READ MORE
Tighter lending policies could choke broker business
by Staff Reporter • 7 Apr 2009
AFG revealed a record $800 million written in first home buyer business in March with total sales reaching $3.1... READ MORE
NAB to offer term deposits via brokers
by Staff Reporter • 7 Apr 2009
Fulfillment of the deposit transaction will be managed by NAB’s deposit staff but according to NAB... READ MORE
Loan Market calls for urgent national summit as service levels dive
by Staff Reporter • 7 Apr 2009
Lender service levels have become a major issue for third party distributors in recent months with the departure of... READ MORE
PUBLISHER'S LETTER -- Strong market fundamentals will boost broker...
by Staff Reporter • 7 Apr 2009
First home buyers have flooded into the market, snapping up every half decent property under the $600,000 mark. There... READ MORE
Brokers drive sales for insurer
by Staff Reporter • 3 Apr 2009
In the year to March 2009 ALI said its sales volumes grew by 75.5 per cent as more brokers moved to diversify their... READ MORE

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