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Lender competition continues with risk fee cut
by Staff Reporter • 29 May 2014
One mortgage manager has removed its risk fee to help credit-impaired clients enter the market. READ MORE
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Non-major bank targets sub-80 LVR loans
by Nick Bendel • 29 May 2014
Suncorp Bank has posted 5.7 per cent growth in its mortgage book despite adopting a “more conservative” lending... READ MORE
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NSW broker convicted of loan fraud
by Staff Reporter • 28 May 2014
A former NSW-based mortgage broker has been convicted of falsifying loan application documents following an ASIC... READ MORE
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Brokers support clawback principle
by Nick Bendel • 28 May 2014
The prudential regulator of the Australian banking sector has endorsed lenders clawing back commissions from... READ MORE
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Mutual bank named as Australia’s best home lender
by Staff Reporter • 28 May 2014
Newcastle Permanent Building Society has Australia’s best home loan products, according to Canstar. READ MORE
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Govt urged to broaden and reduce land tax
by Staff Reporter • 28 May 2014
The Property Council of Australia has urged South Australia to make “courageous” decisions so it can return to... READ MORE
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Banks continue to increase mortgage volumes
by Staff Reporter • 28 May 2014
Australian lenders have recorded significant increases in loan volumes in the past year, according to new APRA data. READ MORE
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Slowing Perth market still has room to move
by Stefanie Garber • 28 May 2014
Perth may have passed its peak of price growth but investors can still find opportunities in the market, a leading... READ MORE
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MFAA wants strong lobbyist to replace Naylor
by Nick Bendel • 27 May 2014
The MFAA will begin its search for a new chief executive after its next board meeting, with lobbying skills set to be... READ MORE
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Sydney's boom market now at ‘dangerous’ levels
by Staff Reporter • 27 May 2014
One property expert has urged banks not to lower their lending standards after warning that the Sydney market has now... READ MORE
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Private mortgage market taking off again
by Nick Bendel • 27 May 2014
A “flood” of private mortgage lenders is now returning the market, according to a firm that helps brokers source... READ MORE
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CBA, ANZ named among world’s most valuable banks
by Tim Stewart • 27 May 2014
The Commonwealth Bank and ANZ have been named among the most valuable regional banking brands in the world. READ MORE
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Aggregator calls in sales stars
by Staff Reporter • 27 May 2014
One aggregator has booked two sales experts to advise brokers at its national conference on the Gold Coast. READ MORE
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Boom times ahead for Melbourne brokers
by Nick Bendel • 26 May 2014
Melbourne brokers could become the envy of the nation, with the city forecast to add 1.6 million dwellings as the... READ MORE
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Bank cuts rates by 45 points
by Nick Bendel • 26 May 2014
One lender has cut its fixed rates for the third time in six weeks. READ MORE
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Another government changing its first home owner grant
by Kylie Purcell • 26 May 2014
South Australian brokers will have to wait and see how their businesses will be affected as the state government... READ MORE
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ASIC bans broker for $9.4m fraud
by Staff Reporter • 26 May 2014
ASIC has banned a Melbourne broker who was sentenced to jail earlier this year over a low-doc loan fraud. READ MORE
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House prices growing strongly in tourism markets
by Staff Reporter • 26 May 2014
Queensland’s tourism hotspots experienced the largest growth in median price in the March quarter. READ MORE
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Brokers concerned as property taxes tipped to rise
by Nick Bendel • 23 May 2014
Brokers have voiced strong opposition to a potential increase in land tax and stamp duty by the cash-strapped NSW... READ MORE
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Award winner reveals how he grew 100pc per year
by Nick Bendel • 23 May 2014
One of Australia’s top brokers wants to stop new loan writers making the “long list” of mistakes he made when he... READ MORE
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Double trouble for brokers living on state borders
by Kylie Purcell • 23 May 2014
Loan writers based on Australia’s state borders have revealed the challenges that come from dealing with two sets of... READ MORE
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Our marketing content will boost your business: MFAA
by Staff Reporter • 23 May 2014
MFAA brokers can now access free marketing content to help them generate leads and stay close to existing clients. READ MORE
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Association calls for answers on cancelled accreditation
by Staff Reporter • 23 May 2014
Leading industry figures will meet next week to discuss the issue of lenders' cancelling brokers’ accreditations. READ MORE
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Brokers eye 75pc market share
by Nick Bendel • 22 May 2014
Brokers believe they may one day write 75 per cent of all home loans following massive third-party growth in the past... READ MORE
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Bank offers new referral fee – and then doubles it
by Staff Reporter • 22 May 2014
ING DIRECT has unveiled an incentive payment for brokers who refer clients to its Orange Everyday transaction account. READ MORE