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Broker referral agreement at 'arms-length', says lender
by Staff reporter • 16 Mar 2015
A Queensland-based lender has issued a statement distancing itself from a broker group through which it has a home loan...READ MORE
Landmark transaction completed using new system
by Nick Bendel • 16 Mar 2015
Australia’s emerging electronic conveyancing network has recorded a new milestone after another state made its first... READ MORE
Voters to decide on plan for 2.25pc vendor duty
by Staff reporter • 16 Mar 2015
A new property tax will reportedly cool the Sydney market and make life easier for first home buyers.
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World’s most ethical companies include two Aussie banks
by Staff reporter • 16 Mar 2015
National Australia Bank and Teachers Mutual Bank have been named as two of the most ethical banks in the world for the... READ MORE
$195m broker crowned best in Qld
by Huntley Mitchell • 13 Mar 2015
The director of a Brisbane-based wealth management group has been named Queensland’s Broker of the Year at The... READ MORE
Tech expert cautions brokers on app development
by Huntley Mitchell • 13 Mar 2015
One tech expert has cautioned brokers about using the wrong type of technology to build their business.
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Aussie launches new credit-scoring tool to help generate leads
by Staff reporter • 13 Mar 2015
Aussie Home Loans has teamed up with a global business intelligence company to provide customers free access to their... READ MORE
AMP appoints new state manager
by Staff reporter • 13 Mar 2015
AMP Bank has appointed Laurie Duffus as its state manager for third-party distribution in Victoria, South Australia and... READ MORE
Real estate agents say crash coming as prices keep rising
by Staff reporter • 13 Mar 2015
A majority of real estate agents believe home ownership is becoming increasingly unattainable, while one-third have... READ MORE
Woolworths to provide ‘real alternative’ to the majors
by James Mitchell • 12 Mar 2015
Woolworths Money, the financial services arm of Australia’s biggest retail group, looks set to enter the Australian... READ MORE
Lender scraps mortgage insurance and credit scoring
by Staff reporter • 12 Mar 2015
Resimac Financial Services has announced that mortgages with LVRs of up to 80 per cent will no longer need... READ MORE
Vow grows lender panel
by James Mitchell • 12 Mar 2015
Vow Financial has announced that a specialist mortgage manager has joined its growing panel of lenders.
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WA and Queensland most popular with FHBs
by Staff reporter • 12 Mar 2015
Queensland and Western Australia have the highest level of first home buyers, according to new research by Mortgage... READ MORE
Higher prices mean fewer listings
by Staff reporter • 12 Mar 2015
Listings have declined in five of Australia’s eight capital cities during the past year.
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Tribunal upholds life ban for Victorian broker
by Staff reporter • 11 Mar 2015
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) has upheld ASIC's decision to permanently ban Rudy Noel Frugtniet, a former... READ MORE
Lender increases upfront commissions by 30 basis points
by James Mitchell • 11 Mar 2015
One of Australia’s leading non-bank lenders has announced a 30 basis point increase to its upfront... READ MORE
ASIC bans Charterhill boss for two years
by James Mitchell, Nick Bendel • 11 Mar 2015
The man behind a collapsed financial services group that offered mortgage broking and property investment advice has... READ MORE
Broker group rolls out new white-label products
by Staff reporter • 11 Mar 2015
One of Australia’s leading broking groups announced a national rollout of its new white-label product suite with... READ MORE
Consumers in the dark about who they’re really banking with
by Staff reporter • 11 Mar 2015
New research shows the majority of Australians are unaware that the big four banks have a significant share of... READ MORE
FHBs ‘copping a bashing’, says Symond
by James Mitchell • 11 Mar 2015
Aussie founder John Symond has spoken out again about the dire situation of Australian first home buyers, who he says... READ MORE
Broker invests thousands in client-focused app
by Huntley Mitchell • 10 Mar 2015
A Brisbane-based broker has launched his own mobile app designed to give customers expert advice on how to secure their... READ MORE
Broking group 'may have traded whilst insolvent'
by Nick Bendel • 10 Mar 2015
New concerns have been raised about whether the highly diversified group caught in a $19.1 million collapse may have... READ MORE
Bank extends broker referral program
by Staff reporter • 10 Mar 2015
ING Direct has announced that it has extended its broker referral program to include its superannuation arm, Living... READ MORE
APF releases property market app
by Staff reporter • 10 Mar 2015
Australian Property Finance (APF) has launched a free iPhone and iPad app for anyone with a keen interest in the... READ MORE
Foreign investor crackdown 'long overdue'
by Staff reporter • 10 Mar 2015
The forced sale of a $39 million Sydney mansion connected to a Chinese billionaire has won approval from a... READ MORE
Melbourne man pleads guilty to $79 million mortgage fraud
by Staff reporter • 9 Mar 2015
A Melbourne man has entered a plea of guilty, in a committal proceeding at the Melbourne Magistrates' Court, to one... READ MORE
Vow signs former NAB commercial banker
by James Mitchell • 9 Mar 2015
Vow Financial has strengthened its commercial broking business by signing a new loan writer with over 23 years’... READ MORE
Firstmac cuts rates
by Staff reporter • 9 Mar 2015
Non-bank lender Firstmac has announced cuts to both its VIP package fixed rates and standard fixed rates.
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Borrowers set to be better off in 2015 despite March rates hold
by Staff reporter • 9 Mar 2015
The Reserve Bank’s decision to cut the cash rate in February will save the average borrower around $700 over the... READ MORE
APF appoints Cairns broker
by Staff reporter • 9 Mar 2015
Mortgage broker Australian Property Finance (APF) has added a Queensland-based loan writer to its fold.
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