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Variable rates continue falling
by Nick Bendel • 18 Nov 2014
Citibank has defied forecasts that the ongoing rate war may have come to an end by reducing its variable rates.
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Major white-label partnership announced
by Staff Reporter • 18 Nov 2014
Advantedge Financial Services has forecast strong growth in the white-label market after signing a partnership with... READ MORE
Firstfolio signs lead generation deal with Domain
by Staff Reporter • 18 Nov 2014
The eChoice broker network could receive another 2,000 leads per month through a new first home buyers website.
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Big four banks losing market share
by Nick Bendel • 18 Nov 2014
AFG brokers have been sending more business to non-major lenders but have shown less interest in their own white-label... READ MORE
Cost of living pressures to slow down Victorian market
by Staff Reporter • 18 Nov 2014
Financial pressures could be about to put a handbrake on the Victorian property market, according to one valuation... READ MORE
'Giant of the mortgage industry' passes away
by Staff Reporter • 17 Nov 2014
Homeloans has announced today that its chairman Timothy Holmes died over the weekend.
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Sydney superstar named Young Broker of the Year
by Nick Bendel • 17 Nov 2014
Eric Cui from Alliance Mortgage Solutions has been crowned 2014's Young Broker of the Year.
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Brokers reach historic milestone
by Staff Reporter • 17 Nov 2014
History may remember 2014 as the year in which brokers became the dominant force in the Australian mortgage... READ MORE
Study incentive makes broking a more exciting career option
by Nick Bendel • 17 Nov 2014
The FBAA has unveiled scholarships worth $16,900 to attract young talent to the industry.
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Outside parties will pay to advertise on broker websites
by Nick Bendel • 17 Nov 2014
Brokers can use their websites to unlock a surprising new revenue stream, according to one online short-term... READ MORE
ASIC backs simpler disclosure regime
by Nick Bendel • 17 Nov 2014
ASIC has said it wants to make life easier for financial services businesses by increasing the use of electronic... READ MORE
New mortgage tech means faster commissions and less fraud
by Nick Bendel • 14 Nov 2014
Online property transfers have been hailed as a "revolutionary development" that will mean more settlements and faster... READ MORE
First home buyers are the real game: LJ Hooker Home Loans
by Nick Bendel • 14 Nov 2014
The housing market needs innovative measures to help first home buyers rather than misguided checks on investor... READ MORE
Brokers have made us a better bank: Teachers Mutual
by Nick Bendel • 14 Nov 2014
Teachers Mutual Bank's first 12 months in the third-party channel have helped it become a more successful,... READ MORE
Key Sydney real estate crosses $1m mark
by Staff Reporter • 14 Nov 2014
Sydneysiders who want to buy a free-standing house within 10 kilometres of the CBD must now pay more than $1... READ MORE
Mortgage and auction numbers on the rise
by Nick Bendel • 14 Nov 2014
Lending has recorded strong growth over the past year, although the commercial sector has grown almost twice as fast as... READ MORE
Gail Kelly resigns from Westpac
by Staff Reporter • 13 Nov 2014
Westpac has announced today that Gail Kelly will retire as chief executive on February 1 after seven years in the... READ MORE
Some brokers surprisingly upbeat about new lending rules
by Nick Bendel • 13 Nov 2014
Smart brokers and investors could ironically benefit from plans to make investor loans more expensive.
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Aussie Home Loans continues growing and growing
by Staff Reporter • 13 Nov 2014
Aussie Home Loans has revealed it is expanding its Western Australian presence by 40 per cent.
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Bank offers 'low' rates and 100 per cent offset account
by Staff Reporter • 13 Nov 2014
Bank of Sydney has revealed plans to offer borrowers a variable rate of 4.69 per cent.
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Brokers get new tool to master new credit regime
by Staff Reporter • 13 Nov 2014
New online training courses will soon be available to help brokers learn about comprehensive credit reporting.
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National house price growth finally returns to single figures
by Staff Reporter • 13 Nov 2014
Expanding housing supply has been credited with reducing property prices to one-year lows.
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Rate war may be coming to an end, brokers warned
by Nick Bendel • 12 Nov 2014
Brokers may be running out of time to capitalise on the ongoing spate of rate cuts, which has now seen variable rates... READ MORE
Online property transfers finally possible
by Nick Bendel • 12 Nov 2014
Australia's emerging electronic conveyancing network has celebrated its "most significant milestone" with the launch of... READ MORE
Two in three investors plan to use brokers for next loan
by Nick Bendel • 12 Nov 2014
Property investors are fans of the third-party channel and could potentially help brokers build referral relationships,... READ MORE
Wide Bay Australia reduces variable rate to 4.65pc
by Staff Reporter • 12 Nov 2014
Wide Bay Australia has unveiled its lowest ever home loan rate after making cuts of up to 65 basis points.
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Heritage Bank waives application fees
by Staff Reporter • 12 Nov 2014
Heritage Bank borrowers can save up to $600 after the mutual temporarily waived application fees.
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Discharge times slammed as 'absolutely ludicrous'
by Nick Bendel • 11 Nov 2014
Banks have been urged to speed up their discharge times so clients are not "held to ransom" when they want to... READ MORE
Award-winning city broker boosts productivity by moving to the country
by Nick Bendel • 11 Nov 2014
One star broker has accidentally discovered the secret of being more accessible to his clients – moving 250... READ MORE
Investor lending share rises to 41.4pc
by Nick Bendel • 11 Nov 2014
Mortgage lending figures have continued to surge thanks to a 27.4 per cent jump in investor finance.
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