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Brokers forced to look beyond banks, says CEO
by James Mitchell • 6 Oct 2015
The head of an ASX-listed non-bank lender is seeing a significant increase in broker-originated loans as the...READ MORE
Loan Market’s top broker opens Sydney branch
by Huntley Mitchell • 6 Oct 2015
The newly-crowned number one broker for Loan Market has opened the group’s first suburban branch in New South... READ MORE
RBA to keep cash rate on hold: survey
by James Mitchell • 6 Oct 2015
Australia’s leading economists unanimously expect the Reserve Bank to leave the official cash rate on hold when it... READ MORE
New product helps brokers address an under-serviced market
by James Mitchell • 6 Oct 2015
An Australian non-bank lender has today launched a brand new product aimed at self-employed and small-business... READ MORE
Industry body won’t raise membership fees for two years
by James Mitchell • 6 Oct 2015
One of the mortgage broking industry’s peak bodies has vowed to keep membership fees steady for 24 months.
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Teachers Mutual praises brokers for ‘national image’
by Huntley Mitchell • 5 Oct 2015
Teachers Mutual Bank CEO Steve James has credited brokers for helping the bank achieve strong lending growth and... READ MORE
Connective bolsters executive team for retail offering
by Huntley Mitchell • 5 Oct 2015
Connective has announced the appointment of two key personnel to drive the group’s new retail aggregation service,... READ MORE
Fixed-rate demand hits four-year low
by Huntley Mitchell • 5 Oct 2015
Demand for fixed-rate home loans fell significantly last month, according to new research by Mortgage Choice.
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Govt considers reforms to protect property buyers
by James Mitchell • 5 Oct 2015
New South Wales has followed its underquoting reforms with a new set of proposals to protect off-the-plan... READ MORE
More home sales losing money
by Reporter • 5 Oct 2015
More homes are selling at a loss than last year, with vendors incurring a $66,000 deficit in the average loss-making... READ MORE
Auswide unveils new variable rate with offset feature
by James Mitchell • 2 Oct 2015
Auswide Bank has announced a fresh variable home loan rate to brokers for a limited time.
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ING Direct to drive convergence of broking and planning
by James Mitchell • 2 Oct 2015
One of Australia’s largest mortgage lenders has appointed a new partnership manager to help promote the convergence... READ MORE
Two-tiered mortgage market here to stay
by Huntley Mitchell • 2 Oct 2015
The majority of lenders will eventually adopt differential pricing for home loans after new Reserve Bank figures... READ MORE
Sydney and Melbourne now ‘extreme seller’s markets’
by Reporter • 2 Oct 2015
New mortgage data has revealed that buyers in Australia’s two major capitals have found life harder and... READ MORE
ASIC imposes licence conditions on national brokerage
by James Mitchell • 1 Oct 2015
ASIC has imposed conditions on a national finance brokerage’s Australian Credit Licence (ACL) following an... READ MORE
Liberty offers ‘free-thinking approach’ to investor loans
by James Mitchell • 1 Oct 2015
Liberty Financial has positioned itself as an alternative solution for property investors looking to continue growing... READ MORE
Broker group acquires equipment finance business
by James Mitchell • 1 Oct 2015
A Brisbane-based broker group has purchased a majority shareholding in Perth-based finance brokerage Allied Finance... READ MORE
Building approvals fall in August
by James Mitchell • 1 Oct 2015
Fresh figures have revealed that building approvals fell significantly in August following a rebound in July.
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Aussie sees record rise in female brokers
by Huntley Mitchell • 1 Oct 2015
Aussie Home Loans says it witnessed a record level of female brokers recruited to its retail channel during the last... READ MORE
Broker rejoins Loan Market
by Reporter • 1 Oct 2015
A Victorian broker has rejoined Loan Market to take advantage of the group's partnership with a leading real estate... READ MORE
Half of brokers not obtaining credit reports: Princeville
by James Mitchell • 30 Sep 2015
The business manager of an international credit repair group estimates that 50 per cent of mortgage brokers in... READ MORE
Broker unveils new networking initiative
by Huntley Mitchell • 30 Sep 2015
A Melbourne broker is about to launch an event and platform designed to help young industry professionals find their... READ MORE
Liberty rolls out latest CPDone software
by James Mitchell • 30 Sep 2015
Liberty Network Services has become the latest broker group to roll out CPDone version 2.0 in an effort to provide... READ MORE
FAST chief sees bigger things for broker channel
by James Mitchell • 30 Sep 2015
FAST chief executive Brendan Wright explains how the aggregator’s diversified approach to lending is helping... READ MORE
New report identifies shifting buyer demographics
by Reporter • 30 Sep 2015
Families are increasingly opting for regional locations to combat Sydney’s rising lack of affordability, according to... READ MORE
Challenges loom as broker market share passes 50%
by James Mitchell • 29 Sep 2015
Mortgage brokers will soon be under significant pressure to stand out from the crowd as the growth of the third-party... READ MORE
Specialist lender adds 25 new staff
by James Mitchell • 29 Sep 2015
An Australian non-bank lender has significantly bolstered its operations by adding 25 additional staff and expanding... READ MORE
Award-winning brokerage launches recruitment drive
by Huntley Mitchell • 29 Sep 2015
A Perth brokerage has launched a recruitment drive to meet demand from its growing client base, and has also secured a... READ MORE
FBAA partners with Veda
by James Mitchell • 29 Sep 2015
The FBAA has struck a deal with credit information provider Veda that will help brokers write more loans by making it... READ MORE
RMBS arrears drop in July
by Huntley Mitchell • 29 Sep 2015
Housing loans in arrears decreased in July for prime and non-conforming residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS),... READ MORE
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