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Brokers not to blame in subprime scandal
by Steven Cross • 28 Oct 2013
Evidence suggests brokers are not to blame despite ASIC's jump to roast brokers in the Senate inquiry into the subprime...READ MORE
One week left to nominate for business awards
by Stacey Moseley • 28 Oct 2013
Entries for the brokers' inaugural Better Business Awards close this Friday 1... READ MORE
Resimac succeeds in RHG takeover
by Staff Reporter • 28 Oct 2013
Resimac has emerged victorious after battling Pepper for the past two months for the acquisition of the former RAMS... READ MORE
Brokers decide who “owns” the client
by • 28 Oct 2013
Discussion has erupted after The Adviser revealed an ongoing legal battle over client ownership.
READ MORENon-major lender has plans to expand
by Michael Masterman • 28 Oct 2013
A non-bank lender has moved into new Sydney premises as part of continued expansion plans designed to increase its loan... READ MORE
Brokers 'vulnerable' if SMSFs collapse
by Steven Cross • 25 Oct 2013
Brokers have been wedged into a dangerous position, and could be the scapegoat when market hype over self-managed super... READ MORE
Non-major banks double market share
by Staff Reporter • 25 Oct 2013
The big four banks are losing ground in the fixed rate home loan space, as the non-majors double their market share in... READ MORE
Housing market sentiment drops
by Staff Reporter • 25 Oct 2013
Confidence in the Australian housing market has fallen, according to the latest RP Data research.
READ MOREBank posts record profit
by Staff Reporter • 25 Oct 2013
A non-major lender has posted a 14th consecutive record pre-tax profit for 2012/2013.
READ MORERE/MAX-Vow joint venture signs up first brokers
by Staff Reporter • 25 Oct 2013
Australian Property Finance has announced the first brokers to join the new group looking to leverage of the wide range... READ MORE
Hardship assistance package on offer
by Staff Reporter • 24 Oct 2013
Non-bank lender announces support package for those affected by the current bushfire crisis.
READ MORENon-major to support Better Business for brokers
by Stacey Moseley • 24 Oct 2013
Citi is the latest industry stakeholder to support business growth for brokers by throwing its weight behind The... READ MORE
Rates to hold steady: AMP economist
by Michael Masterman • 24 Oct 2013
A surge in inflation in the September quarter has further reduced the chance of another interest rate cut, according to... READ MORE
Investor group urges borrowers not to fix
by Steven Cross • 24 Oct 2013
While economists have been telling borrowers that now is the time to fix, one investor's group is claiming one more... READ MORE
Home loans most common dispute
by Staff Reporter • 24 Oct 2013
Almost 50 per cent of disputes accepted by the Financial Ombudsmen Service (FOS) in 2012/2013 were about credit... READ MORE
BOQ opens books to ASIC investigation
by Steven Cross • 23 Oct 2013
It has been revealed that 46,000 Bank of Queensland (BOQ) customers have been impacted by a decade-long series of rate... READ MORE
Crackdown on SMSF spruikers
by Staff Reporter • 23 Oct 2013
ASIC has warned SMSF promoters they will be heavily scrutinising any claims made about investment properties involved... READ MORE
Consumer confidence suffers slight drop
by Staff Reporter • 23 Oct 2013
Consumer confidence has dropped in the week to 20 October, according to the Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence... READ MORE
Industry gets behind bushfire victims
by Staff Reporter • 23 Oct 2013
The FBAA has announced it will arrange a collection of clothes, goods and vouchers for the victims of the New South... READ MORE
Business coaching included
by Staff Reporter • 23 Oct 2013
A top aggregator is now offering business coaching and support to its brokers.
READ MOREAdvisers wary of brokers
by • 22 Oct 2013
While an increasing number of brokers are looking to add self-managed super fund products to their proposition,... READ MORE
Home finance commitments surge
by Staff Reporter • 22 Oct 2013
Although housing finance commitments remain below the decade average, the rate is gradually rising according to a new... READ MORE
Biggest US bank to pay $13bn for role in GFC
by Staff Reporter • 22 Oct 2013
The United States' biggest bank, JP Morgan, will pay over US$13 billion for its part in the collapse of the US economy,... READ MORE
Lender breaks into Asian retail market
by Staff Reporter • 22 Oct 2013
Australian lender, Pepper Group has added to their extensive suite of products, buying a Korean bank in a move to break... READ MORE
Land sales spike nationally
by Staff Reporter • 22 Oct 2013
The volume of residential land sales increased 18.2 per cent in the June 2013 quarter, according to the latest HIA-RP... READ MORE
Hire PAs, not brokers
by Stacey Moseley and Steven Cross • 21 Oct 2013
One leading trainer has claimed that the brokers of tomorrow are the PAs and admin staff of... READ MORE
FHBs to surge in 2014
by Brendan Wong • 21 Oct 2013
First home buyers (FHBs) are set to make a strong return to the housing market next year, with numbers to rise by 21... READ MORE
Prudential standards open for debate
by Staff Reporter • 21 Oct 2013
The Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) has welcomed the release for public consultation of draft amendments to... READ MORE
Pepper prices $350M RMBS issue
by Staff Reporter • 21 Oct 2013
Pepper and joint lead managers, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and National Australia Bank, have confirmed that the... READ MORE
Tide turning for top end market
by Brendan Wong • 21 Oct 2013
New figures reveal that the tide may be turning for Australia’s top suburbs, with signs the market is... READ MORE

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