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New credit laws start today... not that borrowers would know
by Nick Bendel • 12 Mar 2014
Australian consumers are mostly unaware of the changes to the new credit reporting rules that came into effect...READ MORE
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Westpac 'back in the market and open for business'
by Nick Bendel • 12 Mar 2014
Westpac is expanding its team of relationship managers as part of a strategy to become “number one in service and... READ MORE
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Brokers key to our record volumes: CUA
by Nick Bendel • 12 Mar 2014
CUA has forecast that brokers will help drive “record levels of home loan issues” after reporting 5.2 per cent... READ MORE
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ATO reveals LRBA risk assessment
by Katarina Taurian • 12 Mar 2014
The ATO has revealed the level of risk it believes limited recourse borrowing arrangements pose to the SMSF... READ MORE
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Clients expect fee-for-service: customer service expert
by Nick Bendel • 11 Mar 2014

Brokers have been urged to follow the lead of other industries and charge for their services.

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Lender unveils reverse mortgage
by Nick Bendel • 11 Mar 2014

Macquarie Bank has targeted retirees by releasing a reverse mortgage and an accommodation bond loan.

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Australia’s best family suburb has median house price of $350K
by Nick Bendel • 11 Mar 2014
Hobart and Melbourne top the list for family-friendly living, according to a report by Aussie Home Loans and RP... READ MORE
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Outsourcing key to one brokerage’s success
by Nick Bendel • 11 Mar 2014
Two former Refund Home Loans brokers have outsourced their way to success after the collapse forced them to strike out... READ MORE
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WA firm sends out SOS to seachange brokers
by Nick Bendel • 11 Mar 2014

Picture a coastal lifestyle, a strong market and qualified leads – who wouldn’t want to work there?

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Superstar broker: long hours vital to success
by • 10 Mar 2014

Wendy Higgins has revealed plans to hand over her billion-dollar business after pocketing her latest award.

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Customers will thank you for diversification
by Nick Bendel • 10 Mar 2014

Somebody is going to sell your clients other financial services – so it might as well be you.

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Brokers win as residential clients eye investment
by Nick Bendel • 10 Mar 2014

Two brokerages are capitalising on the trend for home buyers to push on into investment properties.

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RBA forecasts better days for industry
by Staff Reporter • 10 Mar 2014
The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered good news to brokers by forecasting low interest rates and strong housing... READ MORE
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Western Australians to enjoy new financing option
by Staff Reporter • 10 Mar 2014
A leading specialist lender has teamed up with one of the country’s top brokers to bring a new financing option to... READ MORE
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Industry body dismisses calls for SMSF borrowing review
by Michael Masterman • 7 Mar 2014
The MFAA has dismissed calls from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) for a review of limited... READ MORE
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SA's time to shine at Better Business Awards
by Staff Reporter • 7 Mar 2014
The cream of South Australia’s third-party mortgage industry turned out last night at a glittering event to honour... READ MORE
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Dreamstreet enlists Myer and Coles to sell home loans
by Nick Bendel • 7 Mar 2014
Dreamstreet Home Loans clients will soon gain access to a wide range of retail discounts as part of an ambitious lead... READ MORE
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Autumn has arrived but it's still a hot auction market
by Staff Reporter • 7 Mar 2014

Autumn has arrived with no sign yet of a cooling in Sydney’s white hot residential auction market.

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Lender takes out international award
by Staff Reporter • 7 Mar 2014
For the second year running, La Trobe Financial has taken home the award for Excellence in Mortgage Fund Management-... READ MORE
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New website will charge clients to see brokers
by Nick Bendel • 6 Mar 2014
A new mortgage website has promised brokers high-quality leads – because clients will have to pay for the... READ MORE
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Award-winning broker cashes in with online marketing
by Nick Bendel • 6 Mar 2014

1st Street Home Loans has credited strong marketing for helping the firm more than double its volumes.

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Borrowers could save 1.25pc with non-bank fee cut
by Nick Bendel • 6 Mar 2014

One non-bank lender has waived risk fees on specialist lending products with an LVR of 70 per cent or less.

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Aussie survey reveals mixed messages on housing
by Staff Reporter • 6 Mar 2014
One in five Australians are planning to buy a property despite economic concerns, according to an Aussie Home Loans... READ MORE
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Who is the industry's top tipper?
by Staff Reporter • 6 Mar 2014
With the footy season just around the corner, it’s time for brokers to study the team lists and back some winners,... READ MORE
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Lender cuts rates by five points
by Nick Bendel • 5 Mar 2014
One non-bank has said the highly competitive market forced it to cut rates – and that more cuts might be... READ MORE
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Active trail books could sell for multiples of 2.5
by Nick Bendel • 5 Mar 2014
Cross-selling brokerages could be driving an increase in trail book prices, but shrewd buyers could also be cashing... READ MORE
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Blog your way into clients’ hearts: marketing guru
by Nick Bendel • 5 Mar 2014

Brokers have been urged to “give away secrets” to build trust with potential clients.

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Rising Sydney brokerage expanding rapidly
by Nick Bendel • 5 Mar 2014

Shore Financial has revealed plans to open three new offices as it begins its second year of trading.

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AFG sounds warning about first home buyer numbers
by Staff Reporter • 5 Mar 2014

AFG has enjoyed a record-breaking February despite first home buyers leaving the market.

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RBA rate announcement - Mar 2014
by Staff Reporter • 4 Mar 2014

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the outcome of its monthly board meeting.

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