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Brokers who shun digital risk becoming 'invisible'

by Nick Bendel • 2 Dec 2014
Independent brokers have been warned they will lose business to rivals if they do not turn their websites into lead...READ MORE

Starting the day at 5am could boost your productivity

by Huntley Mitchell • 2 Dec 2014
Brokers who start their days early are "far more dollar-productive" than those who finish late, according to one member... READ MORE

Banks express interest in faster discharges

by Nick Bendel • 2 Dec 2014

First Title may soon add a range of new lenders to its fast refinancing system.

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Macquarie keeps surging as MyState makes its debut

by Nick Bendel • 2 Dec 2014

Australia's newest bank ended October with $1.3 billion in owner-occupier loans on its books.

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House values up but growth may have peaked

by Staff Reporter • 2 Dec 2014
Australia’s house values have continued to increase in all of the capital cities, with only Sydney posting... READ MORE

More mutuals looking to enter broker channel

by Nick Bendel • 1 Dec 2014
Several third-party banks have revealed they have been holding discussions with lenders that are investigating moving... READ MORE

Hot Suncorp Bank variable rate slows turnarounds

by Staff Reporter • 1 Dec 2014
Suncorp Bank has withdrawn its service guarantee after its low variable rate prompted a "substantial increase" in... READ MORE

Do non-major banks deserve more business?

by Nick Bendel • 1 Dec 2014

Brokers have been urged to walk the walk on diversity and send more business to smaller lenders.

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Residential land sales heat up

by Staff Reporter • 1 Dec 2014
Increased demand for residential land in Sydney is set to continue, while select south-east Queensland markets will... READ MORE

ASIC bans mortgage lender

by Staff Reporter • 1 Dec 2014
The corporate watchdog has banned a Sydney mortgage lender from providing financial services following an... READ MORE

Brokers threatened with tough penalties

by James Mitchell • 28 Nov 2014
A parliamentary report has called for brokers to be fined if they knowingly help foreign property buyers avoid new... READ MORE

Brokerage announces four new referral relationships

by Nick Bendel • 28 Nov 2014
Barry Plant Financial Services has struck a blow for financial literacy by forming a referral relationship with a... READ MORE

Lender special could save clients $15,000

by Staff Reporter • 28 Nov 2014

Resimac Financial Services has extended its temporary 100-point fee reduction by three months.

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Brokers promised better service after Adelaide Bank tech upgrade

by Staff Reporter • 28 Nov 2014
Adelaide Bank has forecast "significant operational efficiencies" after signing off on a new generation loan... READ MORE

MyState appoints new broker relationship manager

by Staff Reporter • 28 Nov 2014
MyState has announced the appointment of Martin Liszewski as its broker relationship manager for New South... READ MORE

Industry leaders announce new broker group

by James Mitchell • 27 Nov 2014
Two third-party leaders have united to form a new brokerage with plans to amass 200 loan writers within three to five... READ MORE

St George Bank helps brokers borrow against trail

by Staff Reporter • 27 Nov 2014
A major bank-owned lender has announced the launch of a new policy for commercial lending against mortgage broker trail... READ MORE

New mortgage calculators for MFAA members

by Staff Reporter • 27 Nov 2014
The MFAA has announced that members will now be able to lease a full set of loan calculators which can be uploaded to... READ MORE

APRA data reveals investor finance dominance

by Staff Reporter • 27 Nov 2014

Investor loans now make up the bulk of mortgages on combined bank loan books.

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ASIC takes civil action against credit provider

by Staff Reporter • 27 Nov 2014
Make it Mine could be penalised by $1.7 million after being accused by ASIC of breaching consumer credit laws,... READ MORE

Working smarter helps broker boost volumes by $135 million

by Nick Bendel • 26 Nov 2014
Australia's best young broker enjoyed a 250 per cent surge in volumes by reducing his paperwork and focusing on... READ MORE

New non-bank breaks into broking

by Staff Reporter • 26 Nov 2014
A new non-bank with a focus on commercial lending has entered the third-party channel with an initial lending pool of... READ MORE

Payday lender hit with $42,500 penalty

by Staff Reporter • 26 Nov 2014

One payday lender has received an infringement notice from ASIC for breaching the responsible lending laws.

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Mutual lender takes aim at big four after lender acquisition

by James Mitchell • 26 Nov 2014
An Australian credit union has acquired a bank with a $570 million loan portfolio as part of its long-term growth... READ MORE

Training boosted for online mortgage tool

by Staff Reporter • 26 Nov 2014
NextGen.Net has upgraded its training for brokers and lenders to maximise their awareness and use of its ApplyOnline... READ MORE

ASIC slaps director with 10-year credit ban

by Staff Reporter • 25 Nov 2014

ASIC has cancelled the credit licence of Net Finance and issued lengthy bans to two of its staff.

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Lenders have final say on broker commissions

by James Mitchell • 25 Nov 2014
Seventeen lenders have publicly responded to an eleventh-hour submission from AFG to the Financial System Inquiry... READ MORE

Variable rates now fall to 4.39 per cent

by Staff Reporter • 25 Nov 2014

Heritage Bank has stunned the market for the second time in three months with another ultra-low rate.

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Better Business Summit wins prestigious national recognition

by Staff Reporter • 25 Nov 2014
The Better Business Summit has been recognised as the best business event in Australia at the prestigious Publishers... READ MORE

Housing starts forecast to jump 13.3pc this year

by Staff Reporter • 25 Nov 2014
More evidence has emerged that property prices may be cooling, with Australia on track to build a record number of new... READ MORE
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