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We need new blood, say brokers
by Nick Bendel • 27 Feb 2014
A successful Brisbane broker has urged colleagues to help the industry by mentoring new talent – for free.
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GFC has made us stronger: Mortgage Choice
by Nick Bendel • 27 Feb 2014
Mortgage Choice has credited the GFC with making it a stronger business after posting record profits and announcing... READ MORE
Award-winning broker aims to triple volumes
by Nick Bendel • 27 Feb 2014
A Melbourne rising star has set bullish growth targets based around close client contact and high referral... READ MORE
Brokers urged to mind their language
by Nick Bendel • 27 Feb 2014
Brokers and journalists have been urged to abandon “incorrect terminology” and to stop using the expression... READ MORE
New dwelling recovery stumbles
by Staff Reporter • 27 Feb 2014
The recent recovery in residential construction has taken a hit, with new dwelling construction down by 2.5 per cent in... READ MORE
Top brokerage adds 2,500 clients in latest acquisition
by Nick Bendel • 26 Feb 2014
One of Australia’s leading brokerages has become even bigger after making its sixth acquisition in six years.
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Population stats reveal winners and losers
by Nick Bendel • 26 Feb 2014
NSW population statistics have vindicated one broker’s decision to open a business in the boom suburb of... READ MORE
Broker forecasts ‘enormous’ time saving with new website
by Nick Bendel • 26 Feb 2014
Customer service king Empower Wealth Advisory is about to launch an online prequalification system.
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Lender wants more brokers, BDMs and volumes
by Nick Bendel • 26 Feb 2014
Bank of Queensland has celebrated its return to the third-party channel by forecasting 200 per cent growth in its... READ MORE
Properties selling in record time
by Staff Reporter • 26 Feb 2014
Properties in capital cities are being sold at record-breaking speed with days on market at an all-time low, according... READ MORE
Mystery deepens in multimillion-dollar broker collapse
by Nick Bendel • 25 Feb 2014
An administrator’s report into the complex Charterhill Group collapse has raised questions about millions of dollars... READ MORE
Sydney referral network expanding to Melbourne and Perth
by Nick Bendel • 25 Feb 2014
A buyer’s agency that works with 1st Street Home Loans and Intelligent Finance is looking for other brokers to join... READ MORE
Profits down but volumes up for Homeloans
by Nick Bendel • 25 Feb 2014
Homeloans has suffered a 14.1 per cent fall in profits due to the “very challenging mortgage lending... READ MORE
Lender forecasts more loans and faster settlements
by Nick Bendel • 25 Feb 2014
La Trobe Financial has revealed the switch to positive credit reporting could help drive a “record year” for loan... READ MORE
Brokers on track for majority market share: MFAA
by Staff Reporter • 25 Feb 2014
Mortgage brokers grew their volumes by 23 per cent in 2013 and will continue to increase their share of the... READ MORE
Broker targets $1bn of loans and national expansion
by Nick Bendel • 24 Feb 2014
One of Melbourne’s top brokerages has forecast it will double in size within three years to become a billion-dollar... READ MORE
Lender extends discounted rate to 80pc LVR
by Staff Reporter • 24 Feb 2014
One lender has targeted “a far bigger pool of customers” by extending its discounted fixed rate to 80 per cent LVR... READ MORE
‘It’s the broker that helps the most people that wins’
by Nick Bendel • 24 Feb 2014
One of the keys to long-term success is sacrificing short-term sales, according to one advertising expert.
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Major reports increased share of mortgage market
by Nick Bendel • 24 Feb 2014
NAB has reported “good growth in mortgages” along with an 11.1 per cent rise in profits.
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Non-bank launches online pre-approval system
by Nick Bendel • 24 Feb 2014
State Custodians has launched a new website that will allow customers to receive conditional pre-approval... READ MORE
Another major cuts fixed rates
by Nick Bendel • 21 Feb 2014
One of the biggest mortgage lenders has cut up to five basis points from its two- and three-year fixed-rate... READ MORE
Brokerage dominates inaugural Better Business Awards
by Staff Reporter • 21 Feb 2014
Victoria’s third-party mortgage industry turned out in force last night to recognise the state’s top brokers and... READ MORE
New e-signature tool lets brokers track client progress
by Nick Bendel • 21 Feb 2014
Half of Australia’s mortgage brokers will be using a new electronic signature tool by the end of 2014, according to... READ MORE
A leaner Firstfolio announces loss
by Nick Bendel • 21 Feb 2014
Firstfolio has reported a $294,000 loss after suffering a $1.3 million revenue decline.
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High auction numbers to test Melbourne, Sydney markets
by Staff Reporter • 21 Feb 2014
Auction numbers continue to hover near record highs, with the almost 2,000 properties to go under the hammer in... READ MORE
We’ve got the leads, now we want the brokers: LJ Hooker
by Nick Bendel • 20 Feb 2014
LJ Hooker Home Loans plans to recruit a network of hungry brokers to drive a 40 per cent growth spurt.
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Leads for the taking: 22pc of vendors don’t have finance
by Nick Bendel • 20 Feb 2014
Property research firm RP Data has revealed how brokers can generate 75 strong leads per year from their local... READ MORE
Diversification equals dollars, say lenders
by Nick Bendel • 20 Feb 2014
Brokers who diversify into debtor finance and personal loans can “increase their income stream with a minimal amount... READ MORE
ASIC says penalties are too soft
by Nick Bendel • 20 Feb 2014
ASIC has asked parliament for increased powers and has called for law-breakers to be hit with tougher... READ MORE
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
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