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COBA calls for more competition

by Staff Reporter • 20 Feb 2014
The Customer Owned Banking Association has called for financial regulation reforms to deliver a more equitable...READ MORE

More rules won’t clean up industry, say brokers

by Nick Bendel • 19 Feb 2014
Brokers are adamant the industry does not need more regulation, despite another broker losing his credit... READ MORE

Better Business Summit registrations top 2,000

by Staff Reporter • 19 Feb 2014
Brokers and industry heads have shown strong support for the Better Business Summit, with the Melbourne leg now sold... READ MORE

Non-major grows loan book by 11.2pc

by Nick Bendel • 19 Feb 2014

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank customers are repaying their home loans too quickly for the bank’s own good.

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RBA predicts a 'period of stability in interest rates'

by Staff Reporter • 19 Feb 2014
Minutes from the latest RBA board meeting indicate the cash rate is set remain unchanged for some time after the board... READ MORE

Corporate collapses will always happen: govt

by Staff Reporter • 19 Feb 2014
Assistant Treasurer Arthur Sinodinos has said “no amount of regulation” can prevent collapses in the financial... READ MORE

Melbourne broker’s credit licence cancelled

by Staff Reporter • 18 Feb 2014

A Victorian mortgage broker has had his credit licence cancelled after ASIC raised concerns about his conduct.

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Choice adds 60 brokers, growing at 28pc

by Nick Bendel • 18 Feb 2014

Choice has revealed plans to more than double its network of retail brokers by targeting growth corridors.

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Non-banks make a broker 'look like a star'

by Nick Bendel • 18 Feb 2014

Non-banks say they are taking the fight to mainstream lenders and forecasting a greater share of the market.

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Award-winning young star diversifies into content marketing

by Nick Bendel • 18 Feb 2014
A star entrepreneur who combines mortgage broking with dry cleaning is about to launch a financial guidance newsletter... READ MORE

I’m turning around my business one lead at a time: broker

by Nick Bendel • 18 Feb 2014

A new Melbourne brokerage has blamed a lack of local marketing for its below-par performance.

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Auctions yet to disappoint

by Stacey Moseley • 18 Feb 2014

The auction market is yet to disappoint, with another weekend of strong performances across the country.

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CBA stars at Australian Lending Awards

by Nick Bendel • 17 Feb 2014
The Commonwealth Bank has praised brokers for their “excellent service” after being named Mortgage Lender of the... READ MORE

Five lenders announce rate changes

by Nick Bendel • 17 Feb 2014

Three major banks have cut their three-year fixed rates, while two non-majors have increased their fixed rates.

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Major cuts rates, offers bonuses, adds staff

by Nick Bendel • 17 Feb 2014
One major bank has responded to the “increasingly competitive market” by cutting rates and offering $1,000... READ MORE

Technology to link brokers and planners

by Staff Reporter • 17 Feb 2014
A popular mortgage broking CRM has teamed up with a leading wealth-planning software system to facilitate easier client... READ MORE

US doom merchant forecasts Australian property crash

by James Mitchell • 17 Feb 2014
China’s “bubble economy” will trigger a collapse of Australian property prices, a renowned economic forecaster... READ MORE

Brokers recruit better clients than banks: NAB

by Nick Bendel • 14 Feb 2014

Brokers secure more valuable mortgage clients than lenders – and NAB Broker has the numbers to prove it.

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VIC bushfires: brokers narrowly escape, lenders offer assistance

by Nick Bendel • 14 Feb 2014
A mortgage broker has had a narrow escape from the Victorian bushfires – as has a client whose home loan just... READ MORE

Expert tells ageing brokers how to cash in on first home buyers

by Nick Bendel • 14 Feb 2014
Internationally-renowned demographer Bernard Salt has revealed the secret to winning Gen Y clients: target their... READ MORE

Brokers who don't diversify are 'dinosaurs': Symond

by Nick Bendel • 14 Feb 2014
Brokers who sell only mortgages are “dinosaurs”, according to Aussie Home Loans executive director James... READ MORE

Non-bank announces key appointment

by Staff Reporter • 14 Feb 2014

A prominent non-bank lender has announced the appointment of an industry veteran to its management team.

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Former party entrepreneur buys into mortgage industry

by Nick Bendel • 13 Feb 2014

An industry rookie has written his first loan after setting up a brokerage with an old school friend.

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CBA thanks brokers for increased share of home loan market

by Nick Bendel • 13 Feb 2014

The Commonwealth Bank has reported 7 per cent home loan growth on the way to a $4.3 billion half-year profit.

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Non-major cuts three-year fixed rate to 4.49pc

by Staff Reporter • 13 Feb 2014
A non-major bank has become the latest lender to drop fixed rates, claiming the best three-year fixed-rate home loan on... READ MORE

ASIC targets loan fraud, threatens jail time

by Nick Bendel • 13 Feb 2014

ASIC has announced a crackdown on loan fraud and unethical financial advisers.

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Rate speculation drives fall in confidence

by Staff Reporter • 13 Feb 2014
Consumer sentiment fell 3 per cent in February, to be down 7.5 per cent on this time last year and 9.5 per cent below... READ MORE

Firstfolio targets higher margins as earnings fall

by Nick Bendel • 12 Feb 2014

Firstfolio has increased settlements and retired debt, although earnings have fallen.

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Vow reveals joint venture talks

by Nick Bendel • 12 Feb 2014

Vow Financial has revealed it is exploring joint ventures as the aggregator looks to grow “much bigger”.

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Home loans help ANZ record bumper profit

by Staff Reporter • 12 Feb 2014

ANZ’s home loan customers have contributed to a 13 per cent profit surge for the bank.

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