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Broker spots big opportunity in migrant boom
by Nick Bendel • 21 Aug 2014
One broker is about to launch an Indian mortgage group to capitalise on the large numbers of Indians moving to growth...READ MORE
Credit files can be repaired for free, says association
by Nick Bendel • 21 Aug 2014
Brokers have been urged to familiarise themselves with credit legislation so they can help clients repair their credit... READ MORE
Low interest rates set to boost economy: Reserve Bank
by Staff Reporter • 21 Aug 2014
Interest rates are likely to remain at record lows and to drive an increase in business investment, according to the... READ MORE
National conveyancing firm increases broker support
by Nick Bendel • 21 Aug 2014
Slater & Gordon’s Conveyancing Works has appointed a new national sales manager to better support... READ MORE
Broker of the Year avoids discussing rates
by Nick Bendel • 20 Aug 2014
The man judged Australia’s best broker has said there is “far greater value than just offering rates” and only... READ MORE
LJ Hooker goes retail with new high street brokerages
by Nick Bendel • 20 Aug 2014
LJ Hooker Home Loans is about to boost its profile by opening the first in a series of highly visible local... READ MORE
QBE plans partial sale of ‘highly profitable’ LMI business
by Nick Bendel • 20 Aug 2014
QBE Insurance has announced plans to float a minority stake of its Australian mortgage insurance business.
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Brokers critical to our business: Suncorp Bank
by Nick Bendel • 20 Aug 2014
Suncorp Bank has said it will rely on brokers as it aims to keep growing market share outside its Queensland... READ MORE
Banks concede lack of control over foreign housing funds
by Staff Reporter • 20 Aug 2014
Australian banks have admitted to having limited control over the financing of residential purchases by overseas... READ MORE
Westpac cuts three-year rates
by Staff Reporter • 19 Aug 2014
Westpac has announced another rate cut, with its three-year fixed rate falling by five basis points.
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CBA cuts fixed rates by 50 points
by Staff Reporter • 19 Aug 2014
Commonwealth Bank has continued cutting its fixed rates by announcing cuts of up to 50 basis points.
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Pepper launches new 85pc prime home loan
by Staff Reporter • 19 Aug 2014
Pepper has extended its prime product range, with customers now able to borrow from 4.85 per cent at up to 85 per cent... READ MORE
Brokers win and lose in latest mortgage figures
by Staff Reporter • 19 Aug 2014
Brokers have lost market share but continued to drive growth in mortgage lending.
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NAB home loan balances grow 8.5pc
by Nick Bendel • 19 Aug 2014
NAB has reported “good growth in mortgage lending” despite its net profit remaining steady.
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Mark Davis named Australia’s top broker
by Staff Reporter • 18 Aug 2014
Mark Davis has confirmed his star status by being crowned Broker of the Year at the Australian Broking Awards.
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ANZ home loans business keeps growing
by Nick Bendel • 18 Aug 2014
ANZ has reported strong loan growth and increased profit in its latest trading update.
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Australians wary about buying now
by Vivienne Kelly • 18 Aug 2014
Despite booming investor activity in property markets across the country, an increasing number of people believe the... READ MORE
Surprise data: affordable inner-city housing exists
by Staff Reporter • 18 Aug 2014
Affordable inner-city housing can still be found in all capital cities except Sydney, although time may be running out,... READ MORE
MyState hires another ex-Westpac mortgage executive
by Staff Reporter • 18 Aug 2014
MyState has announced the appointment of Huw Bough, six weeks after hiring another former Westpac executive, Melos... READ MORE
More bad news for creditors in $11.5m brokerage collapse
by Nick Bendel • 15 Aug 2014
Creditors of an insolvent mortgage and financial services group are facing a multimillion-dollar haircut, as the... READ MORE
No new regulation needed for mortgage broking: Labor Party
by Nick Bendel • 15 Aug 2014
The federal Labor Opposition has endorsed existing consumer protections but would consider new regulation if it saw... READ MORE
Teaser rates are ‘tricky marketing’, says lender
by Staff Reporter • 15 Aug 2014
One lender has hit out at “tricky marketing” by rivals that could potentially lead to borrowers paying more than... READ MORE
Aussie Home Loans partners with Virgin
by Staff Reporter • 15 Aug 2014
Aussie Home Loans clients can earn free overseas travel when they take out mortgages under a new partnership with... READ MORE
La Trobe pays bonus to AFG brokers
by Staff Reporter • 15 Aug 2014
AFG brokers will receive a bonus upfront payment from La Trobe Financial after reaching their annual volume... READ MORE
Citibank offers brokers 4.65pc variable rate
by Staff Reporter • 14 Aug 2014
Citibank has unveiled a 4.65 per cent variable rate for deals that exceed $750,000 with a maximum LVR of 80 per cent. READ MORE
Broker loans jump 8.7pc as CBA posts $8.6bn profit
by Nick Bendel • 14 Aug 2014
Commonwealth Bank has told brokers it will continue investing in end-to-end loan processing, with brokers increasing... READ MORE
Suncorp lending impacted by ‘intensely competitive mortgage...
by Nick Bendel • 14 Aug 2014
Suncorp Group has delivered a modest profit while acknowledging that its mortgage business has performed below... READ MORE
Homebuilding market ‘strong’ but set to decline
by Staff Reporter • 14 Aug 2014
Homebuilding has been forecast to fall by 7.8 per cent during the next two years while renovation activity is expected... READ MORE
Gen Y less worried about debt than older generation
by Staff Reporter • 14 Aug 2014
New research shows that younger Australians are more disposed to accumulating debt than previous generations.
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Aussie Home Loans chief executive resigns
by Staff Reporter • 13 Aug 2014
Aussie Home Loans has announced the resignation of chief executive Ian Corfield after just over one year with the... READ MORE
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