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Brokers demand reform from tonight’s Budget
by Nick Bendel • 13 May 2014
Brokers have drawn up a wishlist for Tony Abbott’s first Budget that includes introducing a first home owner’s... READ MORE
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Property giant reveals how to exploit Chinese leads
by Nick Bendel • 13 May 2014
Australian brokers have a real chance to capitalise on the booming market of Chinese buyers, according to a website... READ MORE
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Bank speaks out against volume incentives for staff
by Nick Bendel • 13 May 2014
Bank of Queensland (BoQ) has called for more transparency in how lenders sell their products directly to consumers. READ MORE
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Compliance expert warns industry about insurance
by Staff Reporter • 13 May 2014
ASIC has signalled it will apply greater scrutiny to brokers who sell add-on insurance, according to a legal firm that... READ MORE
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ABS finds Australia wealthier, smarter but not fairer
by Nick Bendel • 13 May 2014
Australia has become a wealthier and more educated country but has not become any fairer, according to statistics from... READ MORE
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Brokers divided on insurance opportunity
by Nick Bendel • 12 May 2014
Brokers may be missing out on extra income, with new research revealing that little more than half sell insurance. READ MORE
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Stargate-RP Data deal to 'speed up loan application process'
by Staff Reporter • 12 May 2014
Stargate Group has become the first software developer to fully integrate its broker platform with RP Data. READ MORE
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Lender cuts fixed rates by 10 points
by Staff Reporter • 12 May 2014
One lender has cut its fixed rates “to keep one step ahead of the competition”. READ MORE
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Bigwigs to attend brokerage opening
by Nick Bendel • 12 May 2014
Two politicians will help open a new brokerage office in western Sydney, with the owner bullish about the region’s... READ MORE
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Demographic data points to lower interest rates: analyst
by Tim Stewart • 12 May 2014
Australia’s ageing population will cause interest rates to be “lower for longer”, according to one investment... READ MORE
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CBA confirms new broker commission structure planned
by John Bastick • 9 May 2014
The Commonwealth Bank has confirmed the way it pays commissions to brokers is set to undergo wholesale changes in the... READ MORE
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Young blood needed to regenerate 'ancient' industry
by Nick Bendel • 9 May 2014
Brokers have backed a call for more young blood in the industry as the FBAA finalises a “strong marketing push” for... READ MORE
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Lender unveils new home loan product
by Staff Reporter • 9 May 2014
Brokers have a new product to offer their clients after one lender launched a “low-rate, fully-featured” home loan... READ MORE
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NAB and brokers both gain in bank’s half-yearly results
by Nick Bendel • 9 May 2014
NAB has given more of its mortgage business to brokers after claiming they secure better clients than lenders. READ MORE
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AMP reports strong mortgage growth
by Nick Bendel • 9 May 2014
AMP Bank has thanked brokers for their “essential” contribution after growing its loan book by almost 10 per cent. READ MORE
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Rogue broker facing 78 more charges
by Staff Reporter • 8 May 2014
A former mortgage broker who has already admitted stealing $170,000 could face another 78 charges involving... READ MORE
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Brokers in booming areas reporting strong demand
by Nick Bendel • 8 May 2014
Booming Victorian cities are set to generate even more business for some lucky brokers, according to state population... READ MORE
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First home buyers facing $30,000 hit
by Nick Bendel • 8 May 2014
Warnings have been sounded about Tasmania’s real estate market as the first home buyer sector declines and new... READ MORE
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Massive household debt generating mortgage stress
by Nick Bendel • 8 May 2014
New research has revealed that Australians are worried about repaying their home loans, with household debt reaching... READ MORE
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Former NRL star hosts Vow conference
by Nick Bendel • 8 May 2014
Vow Financial has given an upbeat assessment of the economy at the aggregator’s mini-conference. READ MORE
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Macquarie approves YBR-Vow deal
by Nick Bendel • 7 May 2014
Yellow Brick Road has moved one step closer to acquiring Vow Financial after winning the approval of Macquarie and Vow... READ MORE
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ASIC target facing jail as court date looms
by Staff Reporter • 7 May 2014
A former employee of a mortgage and wealth business faces up to 10 years in jail and $2.6 million in fines after... READ MORE
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Small firms demand financial reforms
by Nick Bendel • 7 May 2014
Big firms are relatively happy with the financial system but smaller players feel disadvantaged, Financial System... READ MORE
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Stamp duty must go: Property Council
by Andrew Jennings • 7 May 2014
Australia’s peak property body has made a pre-Budget call for Tony Abbott to abolish “one of Australia’s worst... READ MORE
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Aggregators reveal volume and lender stats
by Staff Reporter • 7 May 2014
New mortgage statistics have revealed a big jump in volumes for AFG, while Westpac has been revealed as the most... READ MORE