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Opportunities emerge for brokers in self-employed sector

by Staff Reporter • 28 Aug 2009
As the economy again gathers momentum, self-employed borrowers – who traditionally fall outside the banks’ lending... READ MORE
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Govt. brings broker legislation forward

by Staff Reporter • 28 Aug 2009
The federal government’s decision to bring forward the new responsible lending requirements for brokers and lenders... READ MORE
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FHOG inflates property market: MFAA

by Staff Reporter • 27 Aug 2009
Almost one in five Australians believe the government’s First Home Owners Grant has been counter-productive and... READ MORE
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NAB move for Challenger underpins broker strength: Mortgage Choice

by Staff Reporter • 24 Aug 2009
Mortgage Choice CEO Michael Russell that NAB’s acquisition was a “wonderful endorsement” of the work that... READ MORE
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RAMS withdraws accreditations with low volume brokerages

by Staff Reporter • 21 Aug 2009
As part of a drive to improve its servicing levels RAMS will cease to deal with low volume brokerages. READ MORE
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Rising rates no threat to brokers

by Staff Reporter • 20 Aug 2009
While the prospect of rising interest rates is of concern to consumers, brokers are confident that a change in the rate... READ MORE
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BoQ to build lending book

by Staff Reporter • 20 Aug 2009
The Bank of Queensland (BoQ) will use its $340 million capital raising to build its residential and small business... READ MORE
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St George simplifies broker commissions

by Staff Reporter • 18 Aug 2009
St George has announced a simplified broker commission structure that aims to provide brokers with less variability and... READ MORE
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Pepper ramps up lending

by Staff Reporter • 17 Aug 2009
Pepper Home Loans has beefed up its funding capabilities and is set to re-engage the mortgage broking industry with a... READ MORE
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Healthy home lending paves way for recovery

by Staff Reporter • 11 Aug 2009
A robust June quarter for new home lending is pointing to a recovery in dwelling starts over the second half of the... READ MORE