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Tipping competition winner announced
by Staff Reporter • 16 Dec 2014
One broker has seen off competition from more than 300 rivals to claim the title of the industry's best football... READ MORE
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Valuers defend themselves against broker attacks
by Nick Bendel • 16 Dec 2014
Valuers believe they are often the target of unfair criticism, even though they concede their profession is "definitely... READ MORE
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APRA asked to investigate valuations
by Staff Reporter • 16 Dec 2014
The FBAA has said it will ask APRA to investigate how mortgage valuations are calculated. READ MORE
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Century 21 Home Loans lands star recruit
by Nick Bendel • 16 Dec 2014
One of Australia's best young brokers has left his company to strike out on his own, both as an independent and as a... READ MORE
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Conflicting mortgage data confuses debate
by Staff Reporter • 16 Dec 2014
Fixed-rate loans are either becoming more popular or less popular, depending on whose figures you believe. READ MORE
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Proposed SMSF ban labelled 'unhelpful and self-defeating'
by Staff Reporter • 16 Dec 2014
Two prominent groups have slammed the Financial System Inquiry's recommendation to ban direct borrowing by self-managed... READ MORE
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December 19 could be biggest settlements day in history
by Nick Bendel • 15 Dec 2014
Brokers, banks and processing companies have been "inundated with mortgages" as pressure builds to convert spring sales... READ MORE
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LMI special closing, but 4.63pc variable rate still available
by Nick Bendel • 15 Dec 2014
ING Direct has decided to end its $1 LMI promotion at the end of today, less than a month after it was introduced. READ MORE
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Aggregator expands lender panel
by Staff Reporter • 15 Dec 2014
National Mortgage Brokers has added parent company Aussie Home Loans to its lender panel. READ MORE
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Boom times may be over: property expert
by Staff Reporter • 15 Dec 2014
Australia's housing market is set for "a year of flat activity" in 2015, according to Domain Group senior economist... READ MORE
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Lender promises new businesses after posting 'strong result'
by Nick Bendel • 15 Dec 2014
Liberty Financial has reported increased pre-tax profits and revenues for the past financial year. READ MORE
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Brokers raising serious concerns about valuations
by Nick Bendel • 12 Dec 2014
More than half the brokers in a recent poll were unhappy with the valuations system, with concerns raised about... READ MORE
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Regulator lays down the law on risk
by Nick Bendel • 12 Dec 2014
APRA has called for banks to demonstrate a "clear and unambiguous" risk appetite after confirming two new guides on... READ MORE
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Bank of Sydney promises to be very accessible
by Nick Bendel • 12 Dec 2014
One of Australia's new third-party lenders has said it will not disappoint brokers on service in the way that some... READ MORE
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Annual prices surge but quarterly results tell different story
by Nick Bendel • 12 Dec 2014
Sydney and Melbourne have recorded strong annual price growth that has continued to leave the smaller capitals far... READ MORE
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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. READ MORE
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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. READ MORE
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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. READ MORE
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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
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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 data. READ MORE
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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 CGU. READ MORE
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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
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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. READ MORE
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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
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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 lender. READ MORE