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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
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$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
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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. READ MORE
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 insurance. READ MORE
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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. READ MORE
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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
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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. READ MORE
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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
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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 commissions. READ MORE
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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. READ MORE