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Teachers Mutual Bank targets Tasmania
by Nick Bendel • 1 Sep 2014
Teachers Mutual Bank has revealed plans to greatly expand its third-party business in Tasmania, which it sees as a... READ MORE
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Big four post steady growth but smaller banks lead the way
by Nick Bendel • 1 Sep 2014
Australia’s big four banks have recorded steady – and remarkably similar – growth in their loan books during the... READ MORE
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Good news and bad news for home sales
by Staff Reporter • 1 Sep 2014
New home sales are likely to decline this financial year but will still remain “historically elevated”, the Housing... READ MORE
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Best Ethical/ Social Responsibility Program: Loan Market
by Reporter • 29 Aug 2014
Australian Broking Awards 2014 READ MORE
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Credit fraud responsibility ‘ultimately falls with the lender’
by Nick Bendel • 29 Aug 2014
Brokers have a role to play in combating industry fraud, but banks must bear the ultimate responsibility, according to... READ MORE
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AMP Bank increases commissions by 20 points
by Nick Bendel • 29 Aug 2014
AMP Bank has offered brokers a temporary commission bonus to help attract customers “that may not have considered AMP... READ MORE
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Firstfolio posts $4.1m loss but underlying profit
by Nick Bendel • 29 Aug 2014
Firstfolio has said it ended the financial year in a “much stronger position” despite moving from profit to loss. READ MORE
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Profitable lender promises better back-end support
by Nick Bendel • 29 Aug 2014
Wide Bay Australia has promised brokers will get new loan consultants and better technology, after delivering strong... READ MORE
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Think twice before increasing mortgage competition: Reserve Bank
by Nick Bendel • 29 Aug 2014
Increased mortgage competition might actually harm borrowers in the long run, according to the Reserve Bank of... READ MORE
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Heritage Bank cuts rates to 3.99pc
by Staff Reporter • 28 Aug 2014
Heritage Bank has unveiled a one-year fixed rate of 3.99 per cent, which is the lowest rate of any kind in its 139-year... READ MORE
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ME Bank unveils its lowest-ever three-year rate
by Nick Bendel • 28 Aug 2014
ME Bank has cut its three-year fixed standard home loan rate from 4.69 to 4.59 per cent. READ MORE
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Bankwest announces commission bonus
by Staff Reporter • 28 Aug 2014
Bankwest has announced a three-month trail bonus of up to 15 basis points and revealed the offer may be extended. READ MORE
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We need more power: ASIC
by Nick Bendel • 28 Aug 2014
ASIC has asked the federal government for more power so it can better protect consumers. READ MORE
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ABS data shows new home building remains strong
by Staff Reporter • 28 Aug 2014
Residential construction has continued to surge ahead even as overall construction activity has declined. READ MORE
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ASIC must give banks the same scrutiny as brokers: FBAA
by Nick Bendel • 27 Aug 2014
ASIC has been urged to “level the playing field” and ensure brokers and banks receive the same level of scrutiny. READ MORE
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Targeted marketing ‘really makes a difference’
by Nick Bendel • 27 Aug 2014
The biggest mistake brokers make with marketing is not doing any, according to Best Marketing winner Connective. READ MORE
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Housing market keeps powering banks
by Nick Bendel • 27 Aug 2014
The banking sector has become more profitable and is lending relatively greater amounts of money, according to new APRA... READ MORE
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Sydney inner-city apartment prices set to keep rising
by Staff Reporter • 27 Aug 2014
Sydney inner-city apartments have been forecast to enjoy price growth of 21 per cent over the next seven years. READ MORE
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Pepper launches online specialist lending course
by Staff Reporter • 27 Aug 2014
Pepper has unveiled a new online training course to help brokers master specialist lending. READ MORE
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Aggregators urged to help brokers comply with ASIC
by Nick Bendel • 26 Aug 2014
Outsource Financial has called for aggregators to educate their members so brokers don’t break home loan advertising... READ MORE
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Young star aiming to become $100m broker
by Nick Bendel • 26 Aug 2014
The 26-year-old named the industry’s best new broker has improved so rapidly that he expects to triple his volumes in... READ MORE
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Settlements up but loan book down at Homeloans
by Nick Bendel • 26 Aug 2014
Homeloans has reported growth in broker settlements and brand recognition, although profit has fallen. READ MORE
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La Trobe extends commercial terms to 25 years
by Staff Reporter • 26 Aug 2014
La Trobe Financial has extended the loan terms available on commercial lending products to 25 years. READ MORE
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Brokers with hearing problems advised to seek help
by Nick Bendel • 26 Aug 2014
A Genworth executive who went deaf in one ear has advised brokers with hearing problems to seek help during Hearing... READ MORE
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‘High-risk’ credit applications rise 52pc in two years
by Nick Bendel • 25 Aug 2014
Some banks remain naive about credit fraud, despite a 52 per cent jump in suspicious applications in the past two... READ MORE