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Brokers dig deep for charity
by Jessica Darnbrough • 27 Aug 2013
One of Australia’s brokerages has raised $50,000 to help build a local orphanage in Fiji.
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Mutual sector outperforming majors
by The Adviser • 27 Aug 2013
The mutual sector is outperforming the major banks in customer satisfaction, according to the latest Roy Morgan... READ MORE
Smartline awards announced
by The Adviser • 27 Aug 2013
Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers has named its top franchisees for 2013 at an awards ceremony held during... READ MORE
Brokers not utilising software
by Vivenne Kelly and Jessica Darnbrough. • 26 Aug 2013
Almost 90 per cent of brokers say they do not capitalise on their software’s features.
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Houses more popular with new investors
by Rebecca De Britt • 26 Aug 2013
Small houses are more popular with first-time investors than apartments, according to the Mortgage Choice 2013 First... READ MORE
Cash rate at bottom: brokers
by Reporter • 26 Aug 2013
After the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cut the official cash rate in August by 25 basis points – taking it to just... READ MORE
Policy development crucial: HIA
by The Adviser • 26 Aug 2013
Residential construction activity tends to take a disproportionately large hit during economic downturns, according to... READ MORE
RP Data raises its share
by Michael Masterman • 26 Aug 2013
RP Data has increased its stake in New Zealand’s PropertyIQ after Quotable Value (QV) agreed to sell part of its... READ MORE
Bank lifts broker commissions
by Michael Masterman • 23 Aug 2013
One of Australia's banks has launched a new bonus commission scheme for brokers.
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LoanKit sale for the best
by Jessica Darnbrough • 23 Aug 2013
Mortgage Choice’s chief executive Michael Russell has spoken about the group’s decision to sell its wholesale... READ MORE
Property sales on the rise
by Reporter • 23 Aug 2013
Mortgage brokers will no doubt welcome the recent groundswell in property sales across Australia’s capital cities,... READ MORE
First home buyers ageing
by Michael Masterman • 23 Aug 2013
RAMS has released its First Home Buyers’ Pulse Check Report 2013, exploring the attitudes and behaviours of those... READ MORE
Top brokerage announces strong financial results
by Michael Masterman • 23 Aug 2013
Mortgage Choice has released its financial results for FY13, showing strong growth in net profit after tax of five per... READ MORE
Financial services group acquires aggregator
by The Adviser • 22 Aug 2013
One of Australia’s aggregation groups been purchased for an undisclosed sum.
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ASIC bans NSW broker
by Reporter • 22 Aug 2013
A Mudgee mortgage broker has been permanently banned from providing financial services after he was found to have... READ MORE
Diversification in lead generation essential: brokerage
by Jessica Darnbrough • 22 Aug 2013
While it is important to have a variety of lead generation tactics in place, not all will yield results, a top... READ MORE
Cheaper to buy than rent: Symond
by Michael Masterman • 22 Aug 2013
It is now cheaper to buy than to rent in many areas around Australia, according to Aussie executive chairman John... READ MORE
Still a way to go until the 'boom'
by Jennifer Duke • 22 Aug 2013
While current record-low interest rates have some discussing the potential for a return to a strong capital growth... READ MORE
Broker named in national entrepreneur ranking
by Reporter • 22 Aug 2013
Black Sheep Finance founder Tish Naughton has won a place on website Anthill’s list of top 30 under-30 Australian... READ MORE
FBAA sees spike in memberships
by Michael Masterman • 21 Aug 2013
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) has experienced significant growth in membership, according to new... READ MORE
Brokers told to spend more time strategising
by Jessica Darnbrough • 21 Aug 2013
Brokers should set time aside each week to work on their business, one of the nation’s elite business writers has... READ MORE
NZ govt implements LVR restrictions
by Jessica Darnbrough • 21 Aug 2013
The New Zealand government has passed a new law that restricts the amount of high LVR loans a bank can offer.
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Brokers recharge in Fiji
by Michael Masterman • 21 Aug 2013
Loan Market is hosting its first ever international conference, with almost 250 attendees heading to Fiji for the... READ MORE
FBAA supports new paid parental leave scheme
by Michael Masterman • 21 Aug 2013
The Coalition’s recently announced paid parental leave scheme could benefit more than just mothers and families,... READ MORE
Lender forced to maintain discount for life of loan
by Michael Masterman • 20 Aug 2013
Credit Union Australia Ltd (CUA) has agreed to maintain interest rate discounts for eligible home loan customers after... READ MORE
MFAA membership on the rise
by Michael Masterman • 20 Aug 2013
The Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) welcomed 1,158 new members during the 2012/2013 financial... READ MORE
Aggregator launches two new offerings
by Reporter • 20 Aug 2013
Vision Finance is offering two new products aimed at brokers who do not yet need an assistant but are aiming to... READ MORE
Mortgage adviser appoints new state manager
by Reporter • 20 Aug 2013
Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers have appointed Daniel McNamara to the role of state manager for Victoria and... READ MORE
Home ownership revealed as top priority
by Reporter • 19 Aug 2013
57 per cent of Australians now rate owning a home or paying off their home sooner as their top priority, according to... READ MORE
Aggregator sets new volume record - August 2013
by Jessica Darnbrough • 19 Aug 2013
Growing consumer sentiment and low interest rates have helped one aggregation group settle record volumes.
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