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MFAA slams APRA over broker commissions
by Staff Reporter • 6 Nov 2014
The MFAA has hit back at APRA over its "completely incorrect" assertions about mortgage broker commissions in its... READ MORE
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WA mortgage broker drowns
by Nick Bendel • 6 Nov 2014
A Perth mortgage broker has died in tragic circumstances during a cruise. READ MORE
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APRA warns industry about commissions 'risk'
by Nick Bendel • 6 Nov 2014
Broker commissions have returned to the spotlight after APRA warned banks about their "inherent" risk. READ MORE
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Advantedge reduces variable rates to 4.63pc
by Staff Reporter • 6 Nov 2014
Advantedge Financial Services has announced a temporary discount of 0.10 per cent on new full-doc variable rate loans. READ MORE
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Bank of Melbourne cuts interest rates
by Staff Reporter • 6 Nov 2014
Bank of Melbourne has made cuts of 10 basis points to some of its fixed-rate mortgages. READ MORE
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Firstmac offers borrowers discount of up to $8,555
by Staff Reporter • 6 Nov 2014
Firstmac has made life easier for borrowers by temporarily reducing rates and scrapping annual fees. READ MORE
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Mortgage broker heads say 'no' to new lending rules
by Nick Bendel • 5 Nov 2014
Mortgage Choice and Finsure have seized on new home value statistics to tell the regulators not to intervene in the... READ MORE
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Broker beats odds to secure loan for jet-setting client
by Nick Bendel • 5 Nov 2014
One broker has pulled off a last-minute deal involving four countries and three lenders to save her client's $48,500... READ MORE
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Watch what you post, social media expert warns brokers
by Nick Bendel • 5 Nov 2014
Discipline, planning and persistence are the keys to succeeding on social media, according to a consultant. READ MORE
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26pc of young Australians expect to be lifetime renters
by Staff Reporter • 5 Nov 2014
Many young Australians are disillusioned with the property market, but others have devised strategies to afford their... READ MORE
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Building approvals fall by 13.4pc
by Staff Reporter • 5 Nov 2014
Building approvals have fallen to a 13-month low after recording sharp drops in September. READ MORE
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Interest rate decision announced by Reserve Bank
by Nick Bendel • 4 Nov 2014
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the result of its monthly board meeting. READ MORE
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New third-party bank forecasts broker expansion
by Nick Bendel • 4 Nov 2014
Bank of China has revealed plans to add more products and BDMs, although it is too early to say whether it will expand... READ MORE
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Yellow Brick Road growth strategy reaping rewards
by Nick Bendel • 4 Nov 2014
Yellow Brick Road has more than doubled its revenue by acquiring Vow Financial and Resi Mortgage Corporation. READ MORE
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Westpac mortgages climb 6.9pc, growth set to continue
by Nick Bendel • 4 Nov 2014
Westpac Group has delivered good news to shareholders and brokers, with profits up and more business coming from the... READ MORE
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New credit system will challenge brokers and banks: expert
by Nick Bendel • 4 Nov 2014
Borrowers will increasingly need brokers to help them navigate the new credit environment that is emerging in... READ MORE
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Homeloans continues recruitment drive
by Staff Reporter • 4 Nov 2014
Homeloans has bolstered its New South Wales team with the appointment of two new credit managers. READ MORE
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'Mortgage brokers are critical to the Australian economy'
by Nick Bendel • 3 Nov 2014
Trail commissions and mortgage brokers have been credited with easing the effects of the GFC and powering the... READ MORE
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Homeloans keeps cutting rates
by Staff Reporter • 3 Nov 2014
Homeloans has made another round of rate cuts and has also unveiled a new policy option for medical professionals. READ MORE
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ANZ bullish about mortgages, worried about regulation
by Nick Bendel • 3 Nov 2014
ANZ has continued to record above-system home loans growth – but broker market share has stagnated. READ MORE
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Macquarie hails 'strong volume growth in mortgages'
by Nick Bendel • 3 Nov 2014
Macquarie Group's strong growth in its mortgage portfolio has helped deliver a large profit increase. READ MORE
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Contrasting growth stories for new third-party lenders
by Nick Bendel • 3 Nov 2014
New lending statistics have revealed big gains for Bank of China but only minimal growth for Bank of Sydney. READ MORE
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Industry hits back in battle over lending standards
by Nick Bendel • 31 Oct 2014
Low-doc lending standards remain strong, even though the sector is not without flaws, according to industry figures. READ MORE
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NAB third-party volumes increase by 13.9pc
by Nick Bendel • 31 Oct 2014
NAB has used its annual results to reveal strong growth in broker volumes and plans to massively expand its white-label... READ MORE
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Female-focused brokerage wins $100,000 grant
by Nick Bendel • 31 Oct 2014
One broker has received national recognition for her strategy to help women become financially empowered. READ MORE