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ASIC bans former banker
by Staff Reporter • 12 Mar 2014
ASIC has slapped a credit ban on a former Westpac employee who submitted fraudulent loan applications. READ MORE
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Are tougher lending rules on the way?
by Nick Bendel • 12 Mar 2014
Brokers fear they may write fewer loans if the Reserve Bank of Australia follows through on an idea to raise loan... READ MORE
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New credit laws start today... not that borrowers would know
by Nick Bendel • 12 Mar 2014
Australian consumers are mostly unaware of the changes to the new credit reporting rules that came into effect today. READ MORE
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Westpac 'back in the market and open for business'
by Nick Bendel • 12 Mar 2014
Westpac is expanding its team of relationship managers as part of a strategy to become “number one in service and... READ MORE
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Brokers key to our record volumes: CUA
by Nick Bendel • 12 Mar 2014
CUA has forecast that brokers will help drive “record levels of home loan issues” after reporting 5.2 per cent... READ MORE
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ATO reveals LRBA risk assessment
by Katarina Taurian • 12 Mar 2014
The ATO has revealed the level of risk it believes limited recourse borrowing arrangements pose to the SMSF sector. READ MORE
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Clients expect fee-for-service: customer service expert
by Nick Bendel • 11 Mar 2014
Brokers have been urged to follow the lead of other industries and charge for their services. READ MORE
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Lender unveils reverse mortgage
by Nick Bendel • 11 Mar 2014
Macquarie Bank has targeted retirees by releasing a reverse mortgage and an accommodation bond loan. READ MORE
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Australia’s best family suburb has median house price of $350K
by Nick Bendel • 11 Mar 2014
Hobart and Melbourne top the list for family-friendly living, according to a report by Aussie Home Loans and RP Data. READ MORE
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Outsourcing key to one brokerage’s success
by Nick Bendel • 11 Mar 2014
Two former Refund Home Loans brokers have outsourced their way to success after the collapse forced them to strike out... READ MORE
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WA firm sends out SOS to seachange brokers
by Nick Bendel • 11 Mar 2014
Picture a coastal lifestyle, a strong market and qualified leads – who wouldn’t want to work there? READ MORE
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Superstar broker: long hours vital to success
by Nick Bendel • 10 Mar 2014
Wendy Higgins has revealed plans to hand over her billion-dollar business after pocketing her latest award. READ MORE
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Customers will thank you for diversification
by Nick Bendel • 10 Mar 2014
Somebody is going to sell your clients other financial services – so it might as well be you. READ MORE
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Brokers win as residential clients eye investment
by Nick Bendel • 10 Mar 2014
Two brokerages are capitalising on the trend for home buyers to push on into investment properties. READ MORE
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RBA forecasts better days for industry
by Staff Reporter • 10 Mar 2014
The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered good news to brokers by forecasting low interest rates and strong housing... READ MORE
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Western Australians to enjoy new financing option
by Staff Reporter • 10 Mar 2014
A leading specialist lender has teamed up with one of the country’s top brokers to bring a new financing option to... READ MORE
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Industry body dismisses calls for SMSF borrowing review
by Michael Masterman • 7 Mar 2014
The MFAA has dismissed calls from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) for a review of limited... READ MORE
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SA's time to shine at Better Business Awards
by Staff Reporter • 7 Mar 2014
The cream of South Australia’s third-party mortgage industry turned out last night at a glittering event to honour... READ MORE
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Dreamstreet enlists Myer and Coles to sell home loans
by Nick Bendel • 7 Mar 2014
Dreamstreet Home Loans clients will soon gain access to a wide range of retail discounts as part of an ambitious lead... READ MORE
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Autumn has arrived but it's still a hot auction market
by Staff Reporter • 7 Mar 2014
Autumn has arrived with no sign yet of a cooling in Sydney’s white hot residential auction market. READ MORE
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Lender takes out international award
by Staff Reporter • 7 Mar 2014
For the second year running, La Trobe Financial has taken home the award for Excellence in Mortgage Fund Management-... READ MORE
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New website will charge clients to see brokers
by Nick Bendel • 6 Mar 2014
A new mortgage website has promised brokers high-quality leads – because clients will have to pay for the service. READ MORE
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Award-winning broker cashes in with online marketing
by Nick Bendel • 6 Mar 2014
1st Street Home Loans has credited strong marketing for helping the firm more than double its volumes. READ MORE
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Borrowers could save 1.25pc with non-bank fee cut
by Nick Bendel • 6 Mar 2014
One non-bank lender has waived risk fees on specialist lending products with an LVR of 70 per cent or less. READ MORE
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Aussie survey reveals mixed messages on housing
by Staff Reporter • 6 Mar 2014
One in five Australians are planning to buy a property despite economic concerns, according to an Aussie Home Loans... READ MORE