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Mortgage broker liquidated by tax man
by Nick Bendel • 30 Jan 2014
A Queensland mortgage brokerage formerly accredited with Australian Finance Group has been liquidated by the tax...READ MORE
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Mortgage manager signs funding deal with Resimac
by Staff Reporter • 30 Jan 2014

Australian Capital Group has added Resimac to its three-lender funding panel.

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Broker-real estate joint venture expands
by Staff Reporter • 30 Jan 2014
Australian Property Finance (APF) – 2013’s joint venture partnership between global real estate firm RE/MAX and... READ MORE
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Non-major slashes fixed rates
by Michael Masterman • 29 Jan 2014
Following recent cuts to fixed rates by two major banks, a non-major has followed suit, slashing its fixed rates by up... READ MORE
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Pepper launches prime home loan product
by • 29 Jan 2014
Pepper has said it now offers the “complete suite of home loans” after launching its first prime mortgage... READ MORE
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Aggregator referral network nears $1m mark
by Nick Bendel • 29 Jan 2014
A boutique aggregator says it has generated almost $900,000 of new revenue for brokers since launching its lead... READ MORE
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Billion-dollar business brokerage targets JVs with industry stars
by Nick Bendel • 29 Jan 2014
EasyBiz Finance plans to book another $500 million of loans per year by partnering with “hotshots” around... READ MORE
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Non-bank announces four key appointments
by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2014

A leading non-bank lender has announced the appointment of four staff to key strategic positions.

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Broker liquidated with $9.6m debt
by Nick Bendel • 28 Jan 2014
A mortgage broker has entered liquidation as part of a complex insolvency involving at least four related companies and... READ MORE
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MFAA tells parliament: brokers are honest
by Nick Bendel • 28 Jan 2014
The MFAA has told a Senate inquiry there is no evidence to support accusations of “widespread misconduct” by... READ MORE
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Facebook secrets for free
by Staff Reporter • 28 Jan 2014
One mortgage broker has gained just under 16,000 likes on his Facebook page and is now showing other brokers how they... READ MORE
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Negative gearing could help FHBs
by Stefanie Garber • 28 Jan 2014
First home buyers could take advantage of negative gearing to gain a foothold in the property market, a leading... READ MORE
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Bank satisfaction at all-time high
by Staff Reporter • 28 Jan 2014
Customer satisfaction with consumer banking is at a record high, according to new research released by Roy... READ MORE
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MFAA booted broker one year before ASIC
by Nick Bendel • 24 Jan 2014

A broker recently banned by ASIC was expelled from the peak industry body last year.

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Brokers must stand out from the crowd:Expert says
by Michael Masterman & Stacey Moseley • 24 Jan 2014
Brokers should differentiate themselves by using novel strategies to improve client relationships, according to a... READ MORE
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Competition driving cuts: economist
by Michael Masterman • 24 Jan 2014
Increased competition in the mortgage market, not future cash rate expectations or cheaper funding, is the driving... READ MORE
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SMSF property an 'oversold' strategy
by James Mitchell • 24 Jan 2014
Investing in property via an SMSF is an “oversold” strategy that could “wipe out” the retirement savings of... READ MORE
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Economic woes threaten Melbourne market
by Steven Cross • 24 Jan 2014
Employment, consumer sentiment and first home buyer numbers are the key indicators to watch in Victoria during 2014,... READ MORE
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Bank announces new head of intermediaries
by Staff Reporter • 24 Jan 2014
Suncorp Bank (Suncorp) has today confirmed the appointment of Steven Degetto to the role of head of... READ MORE
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Mortgage broker handed three-year ban
by Staff Reporter • 23 Jan 2014
ASIC has banned a former Sydney mortgage broker and real estate agent from engaging in credit activities for three... READ MORE
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Major bank cuts fixed rates
by Staff Reporter • 23 Jan 2014
As the battle for customers intensifies, a second major bank has announced a cut to its fixed rate on selected home... READ MORE
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Financial advice the future for brokers: survey
by Michael Masterman & Stacey Moseley • 23 Jan 2014
New research suggests that a majority of brokers believe it is feasible for them to offer financial... READ MORE
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Brokers welcome new credit reforms
by Nick Bendel • 23 Jan 2014
Brokers have cautiously welcomed impending changes to credit reporting, with the final piece of the legislative jigsaw... READ MORE
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Aggregator commits to big 2014
by Staff Reporter • 23 Jan 2014
A leading aggregator has committed to increased broker support after boosting leads to brokers by 500 per cent in... READ MORE
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Cash rate to remain on hold: economist
by Staff Reporter • 23 Jan 2014
Inflation figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics suggest interest rates are to remain on hold for... READ MORE
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Consumer sentiment down in the New Year
by Staff Reporter • 23 Jan 2014
Consumer sentiment has fallen to its lowest level since July 2013, according to the Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index... READ MORE
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Non-bank launches new niche product
by Michael Masterman • 22 Jan 2014
Homeloans Ltd has launched a new product aimed at borrowers who might ordinarily fall outside mortgage insurance and... READ MORE
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Major bank announces fixed rate cut
by Staff Reporter • 22 Jan 2014
In further confirmation of a highly competitive mortgage market, a major bank has cut its fixed rates on selected... READ MORE
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Major offers $1,000 rebate for FHBs
by Staff Reporter • 22 Jan 2014

A major bank is offering first home buyers a $1,000 rebate on applications submitted before 31 March 2014.

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Mortgage enquiries jump 15.3pc
by Nick Bendel • 22 Jan 2014
Mortgage enquiries have reached four-year highs and are forecast to continue rising, according to one credit demand... READ MORE
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