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Bank defeats borrower in court
by Nick Bendel • 15 Apr 2014
The Federal Court has ruled in favour of a bank after two borrowers challenged its right to seize their house. READ MORE
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Franchise brokers gaining leads thanks to white label
by Nick Bendel • 15 Apr 2014
LJ Hooker Home Loans has reached a milestone, with its white label product now representing more than 20 per cent of... READ MORE
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Clients are being 'overwhelmed' by paperwork: FBAA
by Staff Reporter • 15 Apr 2014
Borrowers are now protected by so much paperwork that they are often too overwhelmed to read it, according to the... READ MORE
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Consumer advocate fights for mortgage victims
by Nick Bendel • 15 Apr 2014
One community legal centre has highlighted cases of mortgage hardship to justify free dispute resolution. READ MORE
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Should lenders offer top brokers special deals?
by Nick Bendel • 14 Apr 2014
Some top loan writers have defended lenders that offer special deals to star performers after brokers spoke out against... READ MORE
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Specialist lender cuts rates by 1pc
by Staff Reporter • 14 Apr 2014
One specialist lender has cut more than 100 basis points from some home loan products. READ MORE
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Non-major eyes expansion with aggregator deals
by Nick Bendel • 14 Apr 2014
Bank of Queensland (BOQ) has signed partnership agreements with two more aggregators and announced a record earnings... READ MORE
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Association calls for lower barriers to foreign investors
by Nick Bendel • 14 Apr 2014
The federal government has been urged to cut red tape to make it easier for foreigners to buy real estate. READ MORE
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Australia needs more Asian migrants: economist
by Staff Reporter • 14 Apr 2014
With Chinese investors regularly in the news of late, a leading economist has now urged the federal government to... READ MORE
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Referral app drives record volumes
by Nick Bendel • 11 Apr 2014
Melbourne broker Josh Bartlett has forecast that April will be a $15 million month as he targets record volumes this... READ MORE
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Non-major cuts home loan rates
by Nick Bendel • 11 Apr 2014
Competition in the third-party space remains strong, with another non-major lender cutting rates. READ MORE
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Lender calls for fair mortgage competition
by Nick Bendel • 11 Apr 2014
One non-bank lender has urged the federal government to “even up the playing field” so it can compete with the big... READ MORE
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Home builder bemoan 'tough lending criteria'
by Nick Bendel • 11 Apr 2014
Reducing the dominance of the big banks could increase the supply of housing, according to Australia’s peak building... READ MORE
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Association urges govt to act on NCCP
by Staff Reporter • 11 Apr 2014
The FBAA has revealed it has been meeting with federal officials to lobby for new credit rules. READ MORE
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ASIC reference check plan may be flawed
by Nick Bendel • 10 Apr 2014
Industry figures have said that mandatory reference checking could raise professional standards – but it could also... READ MORE
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Coles closer to mortgage play

by James Mitchell • 10 Apr 2014
Retail heavyweight Coles looks set to beef up its financial services offering by entering the $1.2 trillion mortgage... READ MORE
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RP Data reveals clever source of leads
by Nick Bendel • 10 Apr 2014
Withdrawn listings are a great source of leads, according to RP Data – and the number seems to be rising. READ MORE
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Finance approvals grow 15.2pc annually
by Staff Reporter • 10 Apr 2014
Finance approvals and housing construction are continuing to grow, although there has been a sharp fall in the purchase... READ MORE
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NAB Broker sponsors MFAA
by Staff Reporter • 10 Apr 2014
NAB Broker has reconfirmed its commitment to brokers by signing on as the principal partner of the MFAA for the next... READ MORE
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Succession plan saved my business, says broker
by Nick Bendel • 9 Apr 2014
One broker is about to add his first employee as part of a succession plan that has finally brought order to his firm. READ MORE
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ASIC sounds alarm about conflicts of interest
by Nick Bendel • 9 Apr 2014
Australians are receiving poor financial advice due to conflicts of interest and poor training, according to ASIC. READ MORE
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Big four banks defy predictions and increase strength
by Staff Reporter • 9 Apr 2014
The major banks have been the big winners in the extraordinary growth story of Australia’s financial services... READ MORE
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Red tape curbing growth: QBE
by James Mitchell • 9 Apr 2014
Overlapping, duplicative and inconsistent regulation creates inefficiencies and adds considerably to the cost of doing... READ MORE
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Demand for mortgages still booming
by Staff Reporter • 9 Apr 2014
Australians’ appetite for mortgages shows no sign of abating, with March figures showing a 10.8 per cent increase in... READ MORE
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Brokers call for LMI reform
by Nick Bendel • 8 Apr 2014
Brokers have backed the FBAA after the association told the federal government the LMI sector is anti-competitive. READ MORE