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Victorian broker loses credit licence
by Staff reporter • 20 Mar 2015
ASIC has banned a Victorian finance broker from engaging in credit activities for five years and cancelled the...READ MORE
Opal Finance shines at Better Business Awards
by Huntley Mitchell • 20 Mar 2015
A rising star in Western Australian mortgage broking has taken top honours at The Adviser’s Better Business Awards in... READ MORE
NextGen.Net solves ‘real industry problem’
by Staff reporter • 20 Mar 2015
NextGen.Net has attempted to make life easier for brokers with the launch of new resubmission capabilities for its... READ MORE
RAMS rated best website for borrowers
by Staff reporter • 20 Mar 2015
A new study has found the best website for customers considering a home loan belongs to a major bank-owned mortgage... READ MORE
Kolenda tips further RBA cut
by Staff reporter • 20 Mar 2015
The Reserve Bank is set to lower the official cash rate in the coming months, according to industry veteran John... READ MORE
Comparison website to drive financial literacy program
by Staff reporter • 20 Mar 2015
Comparison website RateCity has announced a new video series program aimed to improve financial literacy.
READ MORERegional bank grows broker settlements by 175pc
by James Mitchell • 19 Mar 2015
One of Australia’s non-majors has posted a strong half-yearly profit result driven by a surge in broker loan... READ MORE
Further rate cuts on the cards: Westpac
by James Mitchell • 19 Mar 2015
One of the big four's senior economists is confident the cash rate will change over the next two months after analysing... READ MORE
Lender partners with FBAA to offer broker training
by Emma Ryan • 19 Mar 2015
Chifley Securities has joined forces with the FBAA to offer Australian brokers advanced commercial education and... READ MORE
Report identifies gap in SME market for brokers
by Staff reporter • 19 Mar 2015
A new study has revealed that brokers are well placed to fill a critical gap in the growing SME space.
READ MOREAdelaide and Melbourne lead the way for vendor growth
by Staff reporter • 19 Mar 2015
Only two capital cities experienced increases in both house and unit sales during 2014, new data has revealed.
READ MOREFederal court to rule on mortgage repayment strategy
by Nick Bendel, Huntley Mitchell • 18 Mar 2015
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched legal action against a property company that... READ MORE
ASIC cracks down on lenders
by Staff reporter • 18 Mar 2015
The corporate watchdog has released a new report which has found that payday lenders must improve compliance with... READ MORE
Lender welcomes another BDM
by Staff reporter • 18 Mar 2015
Bluestone Mortgages has bolstered its support for brokers by announcing the appointment of Peter Summerton as its South... READ MORE
Average mortgage jumps 10.5pc for first home buyers
by Staff reporter • 18 Mar 2015
First home buyer numbers have climbed substantially over the past year despite a decline over the past month.
READ MORECanberra named most liveable city
by Staff reporter • 18 Mar 2015
Canberra is the best location for people looking to buy a property and still maintain an adequate disposable income,... READ MORE
Pepper dominates Non-Bank Lending Awards
by Huntley Mitchell • 17 Mar 2015
The best non-bank lenders in Australia’s third-party channel have been recognised in The Adviser’s Non-Bank Lending... READ MORE
AFM merges with non-bank
by Staff reporter • 17 Mar 2015
Australian First Mortgage has announced it will merge with a Queensland-based non-bank lender.
READ MOREDon’t be afraid of risk, says aggregator
by Huntley Mitchell • 17 Mar 2015
The director of a boutique aggregator believes brokers should not be put off from offering risk insurance because it... READ MORE
First home buyer plan could do more harm than good
by Nick Bendel • 17 Mar 2015
Two property groups have expressed divided opinions surrounding a government proposal to let young buyers use their... READ MORE
More evidence emerges of slowing housing market
by Staff reporter • 17 Mar 2015
Five of Australia’s capital cities posted declines in house or unit prices during 2014, new research has... READ MORE
Aussie announces new CEO
by Staff reporter • 16 Mar 2015
Aussie has announced the appointment of James Symond as its new chief executive, effective immediately.
READ MOREBest Customer Service (office): Otto Dargan - Home Loan Experts
by • 16 Mar 2015
2015 Better Business Awards - NSW This award recognises the brokerage (office) that has delivered the best customer... READ MORE
Best Independent Office: (5 or more brokers) - Theo Chambers & Alex...
by • 16 Mar 2015
This award recognises the most successful office, with five or more brokers, in each state for FY2013/14 and is... READ MORE
Best Residential Broker: Eric Cui - Alliance Mortgage Solution
by • 16 Mar 2015
This award recognises the top performing residential broker for FY2013/14 in each state and is open to all brokers that... READ MORE
Best Newcomer: Shahin Afarin - Elite Property Finance
by • 16 Mar 2015
This award recognises the leading newcomer in each state for FY2013/14 and is open to all residential mortgages... READ MORE
Best Aggregator BDM: Fiona Brown - Connective
by • 16 Mar 2015
2015 Better Business Awards - NSW The role of the aggregator BDM is twofold: support existing brokers to facilitate... READ MORE
Best New Office: Donald Tang - Alliance Mortgage Solutions
by • 16 Mar 2015
2015 Better Business Awards - NSW This award recognises the most successful new office in each state for FY2013/14 and... READ MORE
Best Branded Office: Ross Le Quesne - Aussie Parramatta
by • 16 Mar 2015
This award recognises the most successful branded office, in each state for FY2013/14 and is open to all residential... READ MORE
Best Loan Administrator: Alison Crouch - Aussie Parramatta
by • 16 Mar 2015
2015 Better Business Awards - NSW Often the unsung hero of any mortgage business, this award recognises the loan... READ MORE

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