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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
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Who is the industry's top tipper?
by Staff Reporter • 6 Mar 2014
With the footy season just around the corner, it’s time for brokers to study the team lists and back some winners,... READ MORE
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Lender cuts rates by five points
by Nick Bendel • 5 Mar 2014
One non-bank has said the highly competitive market forced it to cut rates – and that more cuts might be coming. READ MORE
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Active trail books could sell for multiples of 2.5
by Nick Bendel • 5 Mar 2014
Cross-selling brokerages could be driving an increase in trail book prices, but shrewd buyers could also be cashing... READ MORE
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Blog your way into clients’ hearts: marketing guru
by Nick Bendel • 5 Mar 2014
Brokers have been urged to “give away secrets” to build trust with potential clients. READ MORE
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Rising Sydney brokerage expanding rapidly
by Nick Bendel • 5 Mar 2014
Shore Financial has revealed plans to open three new offices as it begins its second year of trading. READ MORE
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AFG sounds warning about first home buyer numbers
by Staff Reporter • 5 Mar 2014
AFG has enjoyed a record-breaking February despite first home buyers leaving the market. READ MORE
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RBA rate announcement - Mar 2014
by Staff Reporter • 4 Mar 2014
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the outcome of its monthly board meeting. READ MORE
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Top broker Justin Doobov starts work at 3am
by Nick Bendel • 4 Mar 2014
New South Wales' top broker has said he typically works 19 hours a day to help clients get their loans. READ MORE
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Industry warned: Google should keep us awake at night
by Nick Bendel • 4 Mar 2014
Leading industry figures have expressed fears that Google may move into financial services. READ MORE
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Major cuts fixed rates by 10 points
by Nick Bendel • 4 Mar 2014
One major bank has dropped rates to 20-year lows, with cuts of up to 10 basis points. READ MORE
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Home value growth flat in February
by Michael Masterman • 4 Mar 2014
After eight consecutive months of growth, dwelling values across the combined capital cities recorded no change in... READ MORE
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Yellow Brick Road on the up despite another loss
by Nick Bendel • 4 Mar 2014
Yellow Brick Road’s most successful franchises are the ones that have embraced diversification, according to the... READ MORE
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MFAA announces award winners
by Staff Reporter • 3 Mar 2014
The MFAA has handed out 13 gongs at its annual awards night after receiving a record number of entries. READ MORE
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Broker gets four years’ jail for low-doc fraud
by Nick Bendel • 3 Mar 2014
A Melbourne mortgage broker has been jailed after exploiting the low-doc loan system to submit $9.4 million of... READ MORE
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Vow's Tim Brown studying Mandarin, with eyes on China
by Nick Bendel • 3 Mar 2014
Vow Financial is so serious about the booming Chinese market that the company's boss has started learning the... READ MORE
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Ignore social media at your peril, brokers warned
by Nick Bendel • 3 Mar 2014
Brokers who don’t use social media “run the risk of being invisible” to potential clients, according to a top... READ MORE
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Adelaide optimistic, set for growth: RP Data
by Michael Masterman • 3 Mar 2014
The latest RP Data-Nine Rewards survey of housing market sentiment has revealed Adelaide is the most optimistic... READ MORE
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Housing industry a 'good news' story in 2014: HIA
by Staff Reporter • 3 Mar 2014
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has released the Summer 2014 edition of its National Outlook report, providing a... READ MORE
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Smart brokers are beating clawback system
by Nick Bendel • 28 Feb 2014
Brokers have found ways to fight back against clawbacks, even though most support the system or are unconcerned by it. READ MORE
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Broker triumphs at NSW Better Business Awards
by Nick Bendel • 28 Feb 2014
Justin Doobov has confirmed his status as one of Australia’s leading brokers with four gongs at last night's NSW... READ MORE
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Expanding aggregator targets quality recruits
by Nick Bendel • 28 Feb 2014
PLAN Australia has conducted a rebrand as it looks to recruit “premium” brokers who are hungry for growth. READ MORE
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Major bank offers event for brokers and their families
by Staff Reporter • 28 Feb 2014
A major bank has announced details of a national broker road show, set to take place in five cities across Australia... READ MORE
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FBAA urges members to be media savvy
by Staff Reporter • 28 Feb 2014
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia has urged its members to be more proactive in marketing their brokerages,... READ MORE
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We need new blood, say brokers
by Nick Bendel • 27 Feb 2014
A successful Brisbane broker has urged colleagues to help the industry by mentoring new talent – for free. READ MORE