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Brokers the losers in lender, client battles
by Huntley Mitchell • 16 Oct 2014
The law favours the borrower and the lender when loans go bad, which often leaves the broker being unfairly blamed,... READ MORE
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More homes: good news for brokers
by Huntley Mitchell • 16 Oct 2014
A move to increase housing supply to curb spiralling prices has met with tacit approval from brokers. READ MORE
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UK brokers thrive with cross-sell
by James Mitchell • 16 Oct 2014
An Australian third-party stalwart, now working in the UK, has revealed how a lack of trail commissions for British... READ MORE
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Former ASIC investigator warns brokers over compliance
by Nick Bendel • 16 Oct 2014
Some brokers are making the mistake of not digging deeply enough during client discussions, according to a compliance... READ MORE
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Property makes Aussies world’s richest
by John Bastick • 16 Oct 2014
A new report has shown Australians are the richest people on the planet and, apparently, it’s all thanks to our... READ MORE
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Good news for brokers as BDM numbers on the rise
by Nick Bendel • 15 Oct 2014
The “ultra-competitive mortgage market” is helping drive an ongoing increase in BDM numbers. READ MORE
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Top broker debunks new financial adviser service
by Huntley Mitchell • 15 Oct 2014
One of Australia’s leading brokers has questioned the credibility of a new online service for financial advisers. READ MORE
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Time’s up for negative gearing?
by James Mitchell, John Bastick • 15 Oct 2014
A leading economist has called on the federal government to end negative gearing to limit the potential damage of a... READ MORE
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Chinese not to blame for rocketing house prices
by Staff Reporter • 15 Oct 2014
Asian investors are not the cause of the nation’s house price dilemmas according to a new survey. READ MORE
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Fewer taxes would mean more homebuilding: housing lobby
by Nick Bendel • 15 Oct 2014
The federal government has been warned that “highly inefficient” taxes are contributing to an annual deficiency of... READ MORE
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Banks speak out against the fee-for-service model
by Nick Bendel • 14 Oct 2014
Two banks have disagreed with claims raised in the Financial System Inquiry that the fee-for-service model is superior... READ MORE
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Broker job ads: Adelaide all gloom, Sydney booms
by Huntley Mitchell • 14 Oct 2014
Job advertisements for the mortgage industry have plummeted in Adelaide, while demand in Sydney has almost doubled. READ MORE
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Odds shorten for Melbourne Cup rate cut
by Staff Reporter • 14 Oct 2014
A senior economist believes the faltering economy needs another rate cut and that a move on Melbourne Cup Day – when... READ MORE
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FHBs: no improvement in a decade
by John Bastick • 14 Oct 2014
Despite the current tales of woe for first home buyers, new research from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has... READ MORE
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Lending restrictions will backfire: Century 21
by James Mitchell • 14 Oct 2014
Real estate behemoth Century 21 believes any move by the RBA to restrict lending simply won’t work. READ MORE
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Century 21 boss reveals how to become superstar broker
by Staff Reporter • 13 Oct 2014
Century 21 Home Loans Chief executive James Green has revealed his fail-safe rules to becoming a $100-million-a-year... READ MORE
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Westpac praised for response to ASIC investigation
by Staff Reporter • 13 Oct 2014
ASIC has welcomed a decision by Westpac to compensate more investors who came into contact with a former rogue home... READ MORE
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Aggregator calls for housing market reform
by Staff Reporter • 13 Oct 2014
National Mortgage Brokers has called for governments to help first home buyers by removing the obstacles to new... READ MORE
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Investor boom continues as loan commitments jump 29.3pc
by Nick Bendel • 13 Oct 2014
Investor finance commitments have been growing at almost three times the rate of owner-occupied mortgages. READ MORE
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First home buyers want new mortgage options: survey
by Staff Reporter • 13 Oct 2014
Almost half of young Australians want superannuation or salary rules to change so they can enter the housing market. READ MORE
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Heritage Bank announces 30-point rate cut
by Nick Bendel • 10 Oct 2014
Heritage Bank has “recognised the need to offer sharper pricing” by unveiling a discounted variable rate of 4.69... READ MORE
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Bank of Queensland plans big broker expansion
by Nick Bendel • 10 Oct 2014
Bank of Queensland has announced plans to almost double its pool of accredited brokers this financial year after... READ MORE
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ASIC links insurance non-compliance to high commissions
by Staff Reporter • 10 Oct 2014
Firms that sell life insurance have been put on notice after an ASIC review found high levels of non-compliance. READ MORE
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Historic election process underway
by Nick Bendel • 10 Oct 2014
Nominations have opened for the first direct election in MFAA history, with the association expecting a turnout of... READ MORE
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Expanding lender keeps expanding BDM team
by Nick Bendel • 10 Oct 2014
Bluestone has now added its sixth BDM in 2014 and has revealed plans to add up to four more in the coming year. READ MORE