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Loan approval volumes up 10.3pc
by Nick Bendel • 12 Dec 2014
Mortgage lending remains strong despite a fall in the number of loan approvals.
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Bullish Firstfolio reveals ambitious growth strategy
by Nick Bendel • 11 Dec 2014
Firstfolio has unveiled plans to change its name, roll out new technology and double settlements.
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Brokers don't focus on commissions: survey
by Staff Reporter • 11 Dec 2014
New lender research has discovered that commissions are a minor consideration for 95 per cent of brokers.
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Aggregator reports strong growth in broker numbers
by Nick Bendel, Huntley Mitchell • 11 Dec 2014
Choice has reported network growth of almost 20 per cent as well as revealing that brokers are clamouring for social... READ MORE
FBAA slams credit agencies as error-prone and hard to reach
by Staff Reporter • 11 Dec 2014
Credit reporting agencies have been told to lift their game if they want more comprehensive credit reporting... READ MORE
Liberty Financial moves into insurance
by Staff Reporter • 11 Dec 2014
One of Australia's non-bank lenders has diversified into insurance through a partnership with insurance giant... READ MORE
APRA and ASIC 'turning up the dial' on banks
by Nick Bendel • 10 Dec 2014
Banks have been warned that regulators are targeting "higher-risk mortgage lending" as they look to maintain sound... READ MORE
Lender cuts fixed rates by 35 points
by Nick Bendel • 10 Dec 2014
Wide Bay Australia has made a play for brokers' holiday business by reducing its three-year fixed rates.
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Comprehensive credit reporting equals cheaper rates: report
by Nick Bendel • 10 Dec 2014
Lenders have been urged to embrace Australia's new credit regime, which has been forecast to make credit easier and... READ MORE
ASIC gives payday lender $478,000 bill
by Staff Reporter • 10 Dec 2014
ASIC has taken action against a company that tried to sidestep regulation by acting as both a broker and... READ MORE
Another big four bank predicts rate cut
by Nick Bendel • 10 Dec 2014
NAB has become the second major bank in a week to forecast that the official cash rate will fall in 2015.
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Pepper boss wins prestigious award
by Staff Reporter • 10 Dec 2014
Pepper co-group chief executive Patrick Tuttle has been named Financial Services Executive of the Year at The CEO... READ MORE
ANZ extends its home loan assessment activities
by Nick Bendel • 9 Dec 2014
ANZ is about to give a second major boost to customer service in less than a month after announcing a move to six-day... READ MORE
Make ASIC stronger: Murray
by Nick Bendel • 9 Dec 2014
The Financial System Inquiry has called for ASIC to be given greater power and has endorsed a model that would make... READ MORE
Federal inquiry attacks negative gearing
by Nick Bendel • 9 Dec 2014
One lender has come out in support of negative gearing, after it was criticised for distorting the market and posing a... READ MORE
Aggregator appoints new chief executive as MD departs
by Staff Reporter • 9 Dec 2014
Custom Equity Group has appointed David Haythorn as chief executive, while former managing director Sean O'Brien has... READ MORE
Sydney house prices 'due for a bit of a breather'
by Staff Reporter • 9 Dec 2014
Despite continued positive performance from the Sydney property market, one real estate group had said the fantastic... READ MORE
Murray proposes full disclosure of bank-owned brokers
by James Mitchell • 8 Dec 2014
The Financial System Inquiry has called for greater transparency of vertically-integrated broker groups, which could... READ MORE
Westpac forecasts cash rate to fall from 2.5pc to 2pc
by Nick Bendel • 8 Dec 2014
It is looking increasingly likely that the next move in interest rates will be down rather than up.
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Brokers must focus on service to combat online rivals
by Huntley Mitchell • 8 Dec 2014
Mortgage websites pose a threat to brokers who do nothing more than 'robotically' offer home loans, according to a web... READ MORE
Housing affordability down despite quarterly rise
by Staff Reporter • 8 Dec 2014
Property is proving to be less affordable for Australians, according to a report by Adelaide Bank and the Real Estate... READ MORE
Real estate lobby threatens to form political party
by Nick Bendel • 8 Dec 2014
The NSW peak real estate body has chosen a candidate to run for parliament and fight for change.
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Better Business Awards finalists revealed
by Staff Reporter • 5 Dec 2014
Forty brokers from around Australia are in contention to win five coveted state-based Residential Broker of the Year... READ MORE
New brokerage highlights value of referral relationships
by Nick Bendel • 5 Dec 2014
Prominent industry figure Doug Daniell has a message for brokers who are considering alliances: joint ventures are... READ MORE
Mortgage volumes surge as first home buyer numbers dive
by Nick Bendel • 5 Dec 2014
First home buyer numbers have now reached alarming levels in New South Wales, according to AFG data.
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Australians offered rewards for positive credit history
by Staff Reporter • 5 Dec 2014
Citibank will temporarily give new consumers better deals on credit cards and personal loans based on their credit... READ MORE
Housing affordability should top political agenda: real estate group
by Staff Reporter • 5 Dec 2014
Politicians have been told that abolishing stamp duty is "the most obvious place to start" if they want to boost... READ MORE
'Where there's money, there's fraud'
by Nick Bendel • 4 Dec 2014
Brokers have been urged to protect themselves against the rise in credit fraud by improving their office... READ MORE
National group aiming to become $1bn-a-month business
by Nick Bendel • 4 Dec 2014
Yellow Brick Road has reported record settlements and revealed the group is working to improve cross-selling alongside... READ MORE
New ASIC regime would make brokers pay
by Nick Bendel • 4 Dec 2014
ASIC has called for financial services professionals to pay for its regulatory services and has also urged the... READ MORE
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