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Westpac businesses report strong growth

by Nick Bendel • 17 Mar 2014
Westpac, St George, Bank of Melbourne and BankSA have reported 4.4 per cent growth in volumes and big jumps in new...READ MORE

Property loving boomers forecast to keep buying

by Staff Reporter • 17 Mar 2014

Baby boomers are buying and upgrading property to get around pension rules, according to one research group.

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Consumer confidence trending down

by Staff Reporter • 17 Mar 2014
Despite an increase of 3.5 per cent in the week ending 9 March, consumer confidence was down 2.2 per cent for the... READ MORE

Star broker reveals common mistakes

by Nick Bendel • 14 Mar 2014

Complacent and controlling brokers are costing themselves sales, according to Queensland’s top loan writer.

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Industry rejects govt claims about 'conflict of interest'

by Nick Bendel • 14 Mar 2014
Brokers have defended commissions after Australia’s assistant treasurer said they might not be in clients’ best... READ MORE

Do you really need that new piece of tech?

by Nick Bendel • 14 Mar 2014

One technology vendor has offered some unusual advice for brokers: new technology is not always the answer.

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New data makes case for low interest rates

by Staff Reporter • 14 Mar 2014

Interest rates look likely to remain low judging by the latest data on unemployment and inflation.

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Asian investors eye Sydney and Melbourne

by Staff Reporter • 14 Mar 2014
Asian investment in Australia’s commercial property sector is continuing to rise, according to real estate group... READ MORE

Conveyancer promises faster settlements

by Nick Bendel • 13 Mar 2014
Brokers have been promised quicker deals via a platform that links them with all the parties in the settlement... READ MORE

$80m broker wins top award

by Nick Bendel • 13 Mar 2014
Matt Cunliffe has confirmed his status as one of the industry’s brightest young stars by being named Queensland’s... READ MORE

Australians keep buying and building houses

by Staff Reporter • 13 Mar 2014

Home loan volumes are continuing to experience strong growth, although the investment market might be slowing.

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Specialist lender launches pre-qualification tool

by Nick Bendel • 13 Mar 2014

Bluestone has launched a pre-qualification tool so brokers can quickly take their clients off the market.

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House prices grow 13pc in 12 months

by Staff Reporter • 13 Mar 2014

An average metropolitan house now costs $600,000, following a year of strong price growth.

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ASIC bans former banker

by Staff Reporter • 12 Mar 2014

ASIC has slapped a credit ban on a former Westpac employee who submitted fraudulent loan applications.

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Are tougher lending rules on the way?

by Nick Bendel • 12 Mar 2014
Brokers fear they may write fewer loans if the Reserve Bank of Australia follows through on an idea to raise loan... READ MORE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Nick Bendel • 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

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

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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