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Historic change hands more power to brokers
by Staff Reporter • 1 Oct 2014
Brokers have voted to change the MFAA constitution to allow direct elections to the board.
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Debate continues about possible changes to home loan rules
by Nick Bendel • 1 Oct 2014
The federal government has dismissed fears that Australia is at risk of a US-style sub-prime crisis but welcomed talk... READ MORE
Investor lending grows 10.2pc
by Nick Bendel • 1 Oct 2014
New lending statistics from APRA have confirmed the sharp rise in investor finance that has concerned the Reserve Bank... READ MORE
Broking candidates forging police checks: recruitment agent
by Nick Bendel • 30 Sep 2014
Mortgage groups have been warned to be alert to candidate fraud after one recruitment agent said he had never seen such... READ MORE
Brokers call for non-majors to find points of difference
by Huntley Mitchell • 30 Sep 2014
Non-major lenders need to keep searching for ways to improve if they want to continue to compete with the big four,... READ MORE
Mozo users name ING Direct as Australia’s best bank
by Nick Bendel • 30 Sep 2014
Consumers have chosen ING Direct as Australia’s best bank and shown a clear preference for non-majors.
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RBA urged to think twice before changing home loan rules
by Staff Reporter • 30 Sep 2014
One property group has warned that Chinese investors could fare better than local buyers if the Reserve Bank of... READ MORE
Vow Financial continues financial planning push
by Staff Reporter • 30 Sep 2014
Vow Financial has strengthened its financial planning arm by appointing a new head of wealth management.
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Bankwest cuts two-year fixed rates to 4.59pc
by Staff Reporter • 29 Sep 2014
Bankwest has unveiled the lowest two-year fixed rates in its history.
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Nominations open for state-by-state broking awards
by Staff Reporter • 29 Sep 2014
The process to find the leading brokers in each state has begun, with nominations now open for the 2015 Better Business... READ MORE
Melbourne car finance broker loses credit licence
by Staff Reporter • 29 Sep 2014
ASIC has cancelled the credit licence of a car finance broker for “failing to comply with numerous responsible... READ MORE
RBA flags possible changes to home loan rules
by Staff Reporter • 29 Sep 2014
The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised the possibility of implementing new rules to cool the property market.
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ABS reports strong credit growth, moderate population growth
by Nick Bendel • 29 Sep 2014
Household borrowings of loans have reached record levels, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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More good news on commissions may be coming: Symond
by Nick Bendel • 26 Sep 2014
Aussie Home Loans executive director James Symond has forecast that more lenders may follow the Commonwealth Bank’s... READ MORE
Prominent economist sounds alarm over property speculation
by Staff Reporter • 26 Sep 2014
Shane Oliver has warned that the Reserve Bank of Australia could soon take action to deal with the “danger signs”... READ MORE
Federal inquiry hears call for equity release reform
by Nick Bendel • 26 Sep 2014
ASIC has been urged to lead a regulation and information campaign to make equity release products safer and more... READ MORE
More than a quarter of new buyers save for at least five years
by Staff Reporter • 26 Sep 2014
First home buyers are struggling to enter the market but are keeping their mortgage repayments under control, according... READ MORE
Homeloans announces new addition to BDM team
by Staff Reporter • 26 Sep 2014
Homeloans has recruited its fifth BDM in three months and forecast further growth in the coming 12 months.
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Commonwealth Bank announces new commission structure
by Staff Reporter • 25 Sep 2014
The Commonwealth Bank has announced the new commission structure it foreshadowed earlier this... READ MORE
Brokers tipped to win from ASIC reforms
by Nick Bendel • 25 Sep 2014
The recent tightening of low-doc lending standards has been highlighted as an opportunity to re-engage with a lucrative... READ MORE
RBA report reveals secrets of big four’s ‘strong profitability’
by Nick Bendel • 25 Sep 2014
Australia’s big four have developed world-class efficiency thanks partly to focusing on mortgages and outsourcing,... READ MORE
Less waste means better service, says award-winning broker
by Nick Bendel • 25 Sep 2014
Regular efficiency drives have helped a Brisbane broker achieve the highest customer satisfaction ratings in the Aussie... READ MORE
Vow recruits Glenn Mitchell
by Staff Reporter • 25 Sep 2014
Vow Financial has appointed former MFAA stalwart Glenn Mitchell to the new position of head of commercial and... READ MORE
Federal inquiry report calls for planning and zoning reform
by Staff Reporter • 25 Sep 2014
A federal review has called for national reforms in an effort to improve inefficient planning and zoning... READ MORE
ASIC celebrates low-doc success
by Nick Bendel • 24 Sep 2014
ASIC has celebrated the success of its responsible lending laws, which it said have delivered improved outcomes for... READ MORE
Brokers unconvinced by lenders that buy business
by Nick Bendel • 24 Sep 2014
Brokers are lukewarm on the recent wave of lender cashback offers, with some calling for faster turnarounds and more... READ MORE
P&N Bank tells federal inquiry to be tougher on big banks
by Nick Bendel • 24 Sep 2014
Confidence in the financial system “could be eroded even further” if the major banks are not “overtly... READ MORE
GFC marked turning point in land values
by Staff Reporter • 24 Sep 2014
The recent property recovery has widened the gap between prices for land in capital cities and the regions, according... READ MORE
Tech-savvy borrowers make better clients
by Staff Reporter • 24 Sep 2014
Tablet users have higher savings balances and more products than non-tablet users, according to ING Direct.
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Vow and Resi hold key to Yellow Brick Road profit target
by Nick Bendel • 23 Sep 2014
Yellow Brick Road would be “highly unlikely” to post its first ever profit in 2014/2015 if not for its two recent... READ MORE
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