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ASIC warns public about crooked brokers
by Nick Bendel • 4 Feb 2014
ASIC has warned the public about mortgage fraud while praising brokers for trying to clean up the sector.
READ MOREInvestors drive a record January
by Staff Reporter • 4 Feb 2014
Investor activity as a proportion of all home loans processed in NSW reached an all-time high in January, according to... READ MORE
Leading aggregator records largest ever quarter
by Staff Reporter • 4 Feb 2014
Capitalising on a hot property market, Connective’s broker members recorded their largest ever settlement quarter in... READ MORE
Sydney, Melbourne push values 1.2pc higher in January
by John Bastick • 4 Feb 2014
Property prices in the capital cities have continued 2013’s impressive gains with a 1.2 per cent increase for the... READ MORE
Broker banned: MFAA expels Sydney member
by Staff Reporter • 3 Feb 2014
The MFAA has expelled a Sydney broker for “dishonest and fraudulent” conduct.
READ MOREMortgage broker blames diversification for $9.6m collapse
by Nick Bendel • 3 Feb 2014
The financial services group that collapsed with millions of dollars of debt has said it was too diversified for its... READ MORE
More lenders slash rates - Feb 2014
by Staff Reporter • 3 Feb 2014
Advantedge Financial Services (Advantedge) and Suncorp Bank (Suncorp) are the latest lenders to join the charge to gain... READ MORE
Sydney broker tipped to become first user of real-time verification...
by Nick Bendel • 3 Feb 2014
A Sydney software developer expects 20 per cent of mortgage brokers to be using its new verification app by the end of... READ MORE
Real estate lobby calls for first home buyer relief
by Stacey Moseley • 3 Feb 2014
The real estate industry’s peak body has asked the government to abolish stamp duty and make life easier for first... READ MORE
Loan Market boss to sell The Big Issue
by Nick Bendel • 3 Feb 2014
Loan Market’s executive chairman will join politicians and business leaders in selling The Big Issue... READ MORE
Brokers forecast increased commissions
by Nick Bendel • 31 Jan 2014
Brokers have predicted the other major banks will follow Westpac’s lead and raise commissions.
READ MOREBrokers take advantage of Summit savings
by Staff Reporter • 31 Jan 2014
Registrations for the Better Business Summit surged this week, with brokers taking advantage of the early bird saving... READ MORE
Nearly one quarter consider switching lenders
by John Bastick • 31 Jan 2014
Borrowers are increasingly shopping around for a better deal, with 12 per cent of Australian mortgage holders switching... READ MORE
New home sales at five-year high
by Staff Reporter • 31 Jan 2014
The housing market experienced its first annual increase in five years, representing "a strong recovery" in the market... READ MORE
Major pays out $70 million to mortgage customers
by Staff Reporter • 31 Jan 2014
ANZ is paying out $70 million to mortgage customers after failing to pass on interest rate reductions and over-charging... READ MORE
Westpac increases commissions
by Staff Reporter • 30 Jan 2014
One of the big four banks has increased its upfront commissions by as much as 30 per cent.
READ MORECommission increases on the horizon: Hewitt
by Michael Masterman • 30 Jan 2014
Brokers should expect more commission increases as lenders compete for greater broker market share, according to the... READ MORE
Record competition good news for brokers
by Michael Masterman • 30 Jan 2014
Competition in the mortgage market is as fierce as it has ever been, according to general manager, distribution at NAB... READ MORE
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
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.
READ MOREBroker-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
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
Pepper launches prime home loan product
by Nick Bendel • 29 Jan 2014
Pepper has said it now offers the “complete suite of home loans” after launching its first prime mortgage... READ MORE
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
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
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.
READ MOREBroker 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
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
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
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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