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Brokers plead for better BDM service
by Nick Bendel • 19 Mar 2014
Brokers have delivered a message to lenders: you’re costing yourselves sales by not returning our calls. READ MORE
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Radio advertising helps broker triple business
by Nick Bendel • 19 Mar 2014
A former NAB banker has used an expensive radio campaign to help turn around a struggling business he acquired 15... READ MORE
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Lender unveils new rates
by Nick Bendel • 19 Mar 2014
One non-major bank has announced new discount rates for home loans of up to 70 per cent LVR. READ MORE
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Broker makes case for non-conforming loans
by Nick Bendel • 19 Mar 2014
Pepper has received a big tick for its sub-prime products, which one broker said could help build a more loyal client... READ MORE
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E-conveyancing promises 'faster and more accurate online settlement'
by Staff Reporter • 19 Mar 2014
The electronic conveyancing revolution has taken a further step forward with a new partnership signed this week. READ MORE
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Brokers best placed for foreign investment boom
by Nick Bendel • 18 Mar 2014
Brokers with a foreign background are capitalising on the increasing number of Australians born overseas. READ MORE
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Govt responds to China fear with inquiry
by Nick Bendel • 18 Mar 2014
The Australian parliament will investigate foreign investment laws amid fears that Chinese investors may be pricing... READ MORE
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Broker aims to turn open house success into national expansion
by Nick Bendel • 18 Mar 2014
An ultra-ambitious Brisbane brokerage has set its sights on becoming the next Aussie Home Loans. READ MORE
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Lucky seven in a row for Sydney
by Steven Cross • 18 Mar 2014
Both Sydney and Melbourne performed strongly at auction this weekend, but Sydney’s 80-plus per cent result once again... READ MORE
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Lender prices first RMBS issue
by Staff Reporter • 18 Mar 2014
In a bid to broaden its overall funding capabilities, La Trobe Financial has priced its first-ever RMBS issue. READ MORE
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MFAA member company caught in $160K collapse
by Nick Bendel • 17 Mar 2014
A former director of a liquidated MFAA member company has opened a financial services business in the same premises. READ MORE
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The Adviser’s roadshow a sell-out success
by Staff Reporter • 17 Mar 2014
The Adviser’s inaugural Better Business Summit roadshow will end on a high next Thursday with the Perth conference... READ MORE
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Westpac businesses report strong growth
by Nick Bendel • 17 Mar 2014
Westpac, St George, Bank of Melbourne and BankSA have reported 4.4 per cent growth in volumes and big jumps in new... READ MORE
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Property loving boomers forecast to keep buying
by Staff Reporter • 17 Mar 2014
Baby boomers are buying and upgrading property to get around pension rules, according to one research group. READ MORE
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Consumer confidence trending down
by Staff Reporter • 17 Mar 2014
Despite an increase of 3.5 per cent in the week ending 9 March, consumer confidence was down 2.2 per cent for the... READ MORE
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Star broker reveals common mistakes
by Nick Bendel • 14 Mar 2014
Complacent and controlling brokers are costing themselves sales, according to Queensland’s top loan writer. READ MORE
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Industry rejects govt claims about 'conflict of interest'
by Nick Bendel • 14 Mar 2014
Brokers have defended commissions after Australia’s assistant treasurer said they might not be in clients’ best... READ MORE
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Do you really need that new piece of tech?
by Nick Bendel • 14 Mar 2014
One technology vendor has offered some unusual advice for brokers: new technology is not always the answer. READ MORE
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New data makes case for low interest rates
by Staff Reporter • 14 Mar 2014
Interest rates look likely to remain low judging by the latest data on unemployment and inflation. READ MORE
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Asian investors eye Sydney and Melbourne
by Staff Reporter • 14 Mar 2014
Asian investment in Australia’s commercial property sector is continuing to rise, according to real estate group... READ MORE
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Conveyancer promises faster settlements
by Nick Bendel • 13 Mar 2014
Brokers have been promised quicker deals via a platform that links them with all the parties in the settlement... READ MORE
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$80m broker wins top award
by Nick Bendel • 13 Mar 2014
Matt Cunliffe has confirmed his status as one of the industry’s brightest young stars by being named Queensland’s... READ MORE
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Australians keep buying and building houses
by Staff Reporter • 13 Mar 2014
Home loan volumes are continuing to experience strong growth, although the investment market might be slowing. READ MORE
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Specialist lender launches pre-qualification tool
by Nick Bendel • 13 Mar 2014
Bluestone has launched a pre-qualification tool so brokers can quickly take their clients off the market. READ MORE
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House prices grow 13pc in 12 months
by Staff Reporter • 13 Mar 2014
An average metropolitan house now costs $600,000, following a year of strong price growth. READ MORE