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Low interest rate bandwagon rolls on
by Staff Reporter • 25 Mar 2014
Another major industry player has supported the view that interest rates are set to remain at or near record lows. READ MORE
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Lenders cut fixed rates by 20 points
by Nick Bendel • 24 Mar 2014
Two lenders have responded to the “considerable borrower appetite to lock in their rates” by cutting their fixed... READ MORE
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28 year-old targets $100m volumes
by Nick Bendel • 24 Mar 2014
Western Australia’s top broker has said she should be able to triple her volumes by slashing her paperwork. READ MORE
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Why it’s better to break the law in Australia than the US
by Staff Reporter • 24 Mar 2014
Rogue financial services providers face inconsistent punishments and are often treated lightly by international... READ MORE
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Three Aussie lenders named among world’s most ethical companies
by Nick Bendel • 24 Mar 2014
Westpac, NAB and Teachers Mutual Bank are among the five most ethical lenders in the world. READ MORE
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Lender eyeing 100pc growth in 2013/2014
by Nick Bendel • 24 Mar 2014
Commercial lender Thinktank has expanded its staff levels and may see 100 per cent growth this financial year. READ MORE
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We know what makes a good BDM, say banks
by Nick Bendel • 21 Mar 2014
Lenders have told brokers that relationships are a two-way street: BDMs must be responsive but brokers also need to... READ MORE
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Young star named WA Broker of the Year
by Nick Bendel • 21 Mar 2014
One of the industry’s brightest young talents has been crowned Western Australia’s best broker. READ MORE
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Commissions are wrong: financial planners
by Staff Reporter • 21 Mar 2014
Brokers may be in favour of commissions, but they have been condemned by Australia’s peak financial planning body. READ MORE
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Asia’s love affair with Australia may be cooling
by Staff Reporter • 21 Mar 2014
Australia has been ranked as the Asia-Pacific’s second most attractive real estate destination – behind China. READ MORE
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Mortgage Choice reveals true cost of credit card debt
by Staff Reporter • 21 Mar 2014
Credit card debts are affecting people’s ability to take out home loans or pay them off, new research has suggested. READ MORE
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Mixed support for $1bn red tape crackdown
by Nick Bendel • 20 Mar 2014
Brokers have largely welcomed Tony Abbott’s crackdown on red tape, even though some feel comfortable with their level... READ MORE
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Wealth business eyes aggregator acquisition
by Nick Bendel • 20 Mar 2014
Further industry consolidation may be around the corner after Yellow Brick Road revealed it is in talks to buy three... READ MORE
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Integration king adds another related business
by Nick Bendel • 20 Mar 2014
SureDirect Loan Options is about to welcome a law firm to its premises alongside two other financial services... READ MORE
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RBA offers good news on interest rates
by Nick Bendel • 20 Mar 2014
The Reserve Bank of Australia has signalled that interest rates are likely to remain at record lows. READ MORE
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Lender offsets 2 million kilos of carbon
by Nick Bendel • 20 Mar 2014
Homeloans has scored a win for the environment with the lender's latest community initiative – and for its staff... READ MORE
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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