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Auctions yet to disappoint
by Stacey Moseley • 18 Feb 2014
The auction market is yet to disappoint, with another weekend of strong performances across the country. READ MORE
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CBA stars at Australian Lending Awards
by Nick Bendel • 17 Feb 2014
The Commonwealth Bank has praised brokers for their “excellent service” after being named Mortgage Lender of the... READ MORE
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Five lenders announce rate changes
by Nick Bendel • 17 Feb 2014
Three major banks have cut their three-year fixed rates, while two non-majors have increased their fixed rates. READ MORE
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Major cuts rates, offers bonuses, adds staff
by Nick Bendel • 17 Feb 2014
One major bank has responded to the “increasingly competitive market” by cutting rates and offering $1,000... READ MORE
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Technology to link brokers and planners
by Staff Reporter • 17 Feb 2014
A popular mortgage broking CRM has teamed up with a leading wealth-planning software system to facilitate easier client... READ MORE
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US doom merchant forecasts Australian property crash
by James Mitchell • 17 Feb 2014
China’s “bubble economy” will trigger a collapse of Australian property prices, a renowned economic forecaster... READ MORE
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Brokers recruit better clients than banks: NAB
by Nick Bendel • 14 Feb 2014
Brokers secure more valuable mortgage clients than lenders – and NAB Broker has the numbers to prove it. READ MORE
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VIC bushfires: brokers narrowly escape, lenders offer assistance
by Nick Bendel • 14 Feb 2014
A mortgage broker has had a narrow escape from the Victorian bushfires – as has a client whose home loan just... READ MORE
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Expert tells ageing brokers how to cash in on first home buyers
by Nick Bendel • 14 Feb 2014
Internationally-renowned demographer Bernard Salt has revealed the secret to winning Gen Y clients: target their... READ MORE
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Brokers who don't diversify are 'dinosaurs': Symond
by Nick Bendel • 14 Feb 2014
Brokers who sell only mortgages are “dinosaurs”, according to Aussie Home Loans executive director James Symond. READ MORE
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Non-bank announces key appointment
by Staff Reporter • 14 Feb 2014
A prominent non-bank lender has announced the appointment of an industry veteran to its management team. READ MORE
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Former party entrepreneur buys into mortgage industry
by Nick Bendel • 13 Feb 2014
An industry rookie has written his first loan after setting up a brokerage with an old school friend. READ MORE
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CBA thanks brokers for increased share of home loan market
by Nick Bendel • 13 Feb 2014
The Commonwealth Bank has reported 7 per cent home loan growth on the way to a $4.3 billion half-year profit. READ MORE
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Non-major cuts three-year fixed rate to 4.49pc
by Staff Reporter • 13 Feb 2014
A non-major bank has become the latest lender to drop fixed rates, claiming the best three-year fixed-rate home loan on... READ MORE
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ASIC targets loan fraud, threatens jail time
by Nick Bendel • 13 Feb 2014
ASIC has announced a crackdown on loan fraud and unethical financial advisers. READ MORE
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Rate speculation drives fall in confidence
by Staff Reporter • 13 Feb 2014
Consumer sentiment fell 3 per cent in February, to be down 7.5 per cent on this time last year and 9.5 per cent below... READ MORE
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Firstfolio targets higher margins as earnings fall
by Nick Bendel • 12 Feb 2014
Firstfolio has increased settlements and retired debt, although earnings have fallen. READ MORE
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Vow reveals joint venture talks
by Nick Bendel • 12 Feb 2014
Vow Financial has revealed it is exploring joint ventures as the aggregator looks to grow “much bigger”. READ MORE
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Home loans help ANZ record bumper profit
by Staff Reporter • 12 Feb 2014
ANZ’s home loan customers have contributed to a 13 per cent profit surge for the bank. READ MORE
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New service predicts when consumers will sell
by Stacey Moseley • 12 Feb 2014
Brokers may soon have access to market intelligence that can predict when a vendor is looking to sell or buy property. READ MORE
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Home values up across the board
by Staff Reporter • 12 Feb 2014
Residential property values increased in all eight capitals in the December 2013 quarter, according to the Australian... READ MORE
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New aggregator program will turn financial services firms into brokers
by Nick Bendel • 11 Feb 2014
National Mortgage Brokers has followed a record-breaking December with a new program to help financial services firms... READ MORE
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Brokers predict “things will only get better” as new home sales...
by Nick Bendel • 11 Feb 2014
Brokers are confident 2014 will deliver increased business after new home sales grew for the first time since the GFC. READ MORE
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Young Brisbane broker goes digital for 1 to 2-day turnarounds
by Nick Bendel • 11 Feb 2014
A young mortgage broker said turnaround times and accuracy have improved since he embraced an electronic lodgement... READ MORE
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Star auctioneer thanks brokers for his success
by Nick Bendel • 11 Feb 2014
Queensland’s top auctioneer has given mortgage brokers a nod for his success. READ MORE