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Lawyer jailed for false mortgage documents

by Stefanie Garber • 13 Apr 2015
A Victorian lawyer who stole almost $5 million from his clients by creating false mortgage documents has been sentenced... READ MORE
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Digital initiative engages brokers

by Staff reporter • 13 Apr 2015
Firstmac has attracted 650 brokers to its new video series that shows brokers how to make money using digital... READ MORE
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Housing slowdown confirmed by latest mortgage stats

by Staff reporter • 13 Apr 2015
Fresh lending figures reveal there has been minimal growth in owner-occupier mortgage numbers over the past year. READ MORE
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Mortgage firm dishes out 50k for underprivileged

by Staff reporter • 13 Apr 2015
An ASX-listed mortgage firm has raised over $50,000 for a disadvantaged community at its annual conference. READ MORE
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Broker writes $11.2m in five months, thanks to LinkedIn

by Huntley Mitchell • 10 Apr 2015
One young finance broker is using social media so effectively he is winning millions of dollars in business. READ MORE
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Nominations open for Australia’s top brokerages

by Huntley Mitchell • 10 Apr 2015
Australian broker groups once again have the opportunity to be officially recognised among the nation’s best... READ MORE
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Bank to offer cash rewards for home loans

by Staff reporter • 10 Apr 2015
One bank will become the first in Australia to reward borrowers with cash in return for repayments on their home... READ MORE
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Australians ‘alarmingly misinformed’ about credit reports

by Staff reporter • 10 Apr 2015
Most borrowers are ignorant about how their financial decisions affect their credit score, according to one research... READ MORE
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Stats reveal that housing boom is more fiction than fact

by Staff reporter • 10 Apr 2015
Boom conditions in Sydney and Melbourne have concealed price falls in the rest of Australia during the past five... READ MORE
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Brokers drive growth for Australia's biggest credit union

by James Mitchell • 9 Apr 2015
Australia’s largest customer-owned financial institution has recorded home loan growth of more than 20 per cent in... READ MORE
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White-labelling drives 300pc loan growth for credit provider

by Staff reporter • 9 Apr 2015
Interim Finance has credited a new business model with driving a massive increase in volumes. READ MORE
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Mortgage groups weigh in on RBA decision

by Staff reporter • 9 Apr 2015
Two branded mortgage groups have suggested Sydney’s booming property market is the likely reason behind the Reserve... READ MORE
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Make property investment less appealing, says lender

by Elyse Perrau • 9 Apr 2015
Demands for negative gearing reform have recently come from an unlikely source – a mortgage lender. READ MORE
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Resimac strengthens broker support network

by Staff reporter • 9 Apr 2015
Non-bank Resimac has announced the appointment of three additional BDMs and a state manager for Victoria. READ MORE
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LJ Hooker gives brokers ‘first bite of the cherry’

by Huntley Mitchell • 8 Apr 2015
LJ Hooker Home Loans has given brokers a golden opportunity to generate more leads with the launch of the group’s new... READ MORE
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Astute unveils first white-label product

by Staff reporter • 8 Apr 2015
Astute Financial has successfully rolled out its first branded home loan to its entire national network of brokers... READ MORE
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Aussie sees historic surge in demand

by Staff reporter • 8 Apr 2015
Aussie Home Loans has recorded the highest number of monthly customer enquiries for home loans in the group’s... READ MORE
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Former broker joins La Trobe

by Staff reporter • 8 Apr 2015
La Trobe Financial has announced the appointment of former mortgage broker and Bendigo BDM Ben Flood to its Sydney... READ MORE
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Housing approvals at near-record levels

by Staff reporter • 8 Apr 2015
The housing boom may be nearing an end as the surge in new homebuilding continues. READ MORE

Major aggregator smashes volume record

by Staff reporter • 7 Apr 2015
AFG recorded its highest-ever volume of investor home loans in March, driven by strong demand from NSW borrowers. READ MORE

Lender announces another commission increase

by Staff reporter • 7 Apr 2015
Homeloans has added a second increase to its commissions in as many months, as well as slashing rates and fees on its... READ MORE
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Fixed-rate demand continues to fall

by Staff reporter • 7 Apr 2015
New data from Mortgage Choice shows demand for fixed-rate home loans has tumbled for the fourth consecutive month. READ MORE
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MFAA loan calculators go mobile

by Staff reporter • 7 Apr 2015
The MFAA has announced an upgrade to its consumer loan calculators, with 10 out of 20 online calculators now available... READ MORE
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Industry conference to attract big numbers

by Staff reporter • 7 Apr 2015
Preparations are underway for the FBAA’s annual conference, with this year’s event set to be its biggest ever. READ MORE
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Commission fears an ‘uninformed assumption’

by Huntley Mitchell • 2 Apr 2015
Banks as well as the SMSF, financial planning and life insurance sectors have been blamed for bringing unfair heat on... READ MORE