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Online servicability calculator gains traction
by Jessica Darnbrough • 2 Sep 2013
St George is encouraging its broker partners to use its relatively new online servicing calculator, after the lender... READ MORE
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Specialist lender updates technology system
by Staff Reporter • 2 Sep 2013
Bluestone has waived enhancement of its own e-lodgement platform in favour of the innovative NextGen.Net online portal,... READ MORE
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Brokers told to establish work/life balance upfront
by reporter • 2 Sep 2013
Separating work and life isn’t easy, but it is essential, brokers have claimed. READ MORE
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New hotspotting software
by Miranda Brownlee • 2 Sep 2013
New software that is able to map investment return down to a specific house level has emerged on the market. However,... READ MORE
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ASIC issues warning

by Reporter • 2 Sep 2013
ASIC has raised concerns about a company trading as Mike Morgan Loans. READ MORE
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Rate cut unlikely: Economist
by Michael Masterman • 2 Sep 2013
The Reserve Bank is unlikely to cut rates at the September board meeting, according to Shane Oliver, head of... READ MORE
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Calculator, credit assessor discrepancy unacceptable
by Jessica Darnbrough • 30 Aug 2013
Brokers are calling on Australia’s lenders to enhance their servicing calculators. READ MORE
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Diversification isn't easy, says broker
by Jessica Darnbrough • 30 Aug 2013
While diversification is tough, the challenge is worth the reward, More Group’s Aaron Upcroft has said. READ MORE
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Pre-election week set for auction spike
by Brendan Wong • 30 Aug 2013
Sydney is set to host the highest number of auctions since the pre-Easter Super Sunday last March and the second... READ MORE
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New home sales down - Aug 2013
by Michael Masterman • 30 Aug 2013
New home sales fell for the first time in five months during July, according to the Housing Industry Association... READ MORE
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Homeowners anticipate rate hold
by Michael Masterman • 30 Aug 2013
Homeowners expect the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to hold the official cash rate steady in September, according to... READ MORE
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Non-bank introduces new product
by Staff Reporter • 29 Aug 2013
Non-bank lender Homeloans Ltd has bolstered its suite of products releasing the new FlexiChoice Prime product. READ MORE
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Lender improves broker proposition
by Jessica Darnbrough • 29 Aug 2013
In a bid to position itself as a genuine alternative to the banks, one of Australia’s non-bank lenders has revealed... READ MORE
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Broker app a success
by Staff Reporter • 29 Aug 2013
Over 700 member brokers have downloaded AFG’s Flex iPad app since its launch three months ago. READ MORE
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Bank slashes fixed rates
by Jessica Darnbrough • 29 Aug 2013
Suggesting fixed rates aren't yet at the bottom of the cycle, one of Australia’s banks has trimmed a further 15 basis... READ MORE
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Innovation is in service: Liberty
by Jessica Darnbrough • 29 Aug 2013
Innovation is as much about simplifying processes and working smarter as it is about new products and services, Liberty... READ MORE
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Housing now more affordable
by Michael Masterman • 29 Aug 2013
Housing affordability continued to improve in the June 2013 quarter, according to the Housing Industry Association... READ MORE
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Lender innovation key to success
by Jessica Darnbrough • 28 Aug 2013
Lender 'innovation' is important in mortgage broking, so long as it's not a euphemism for complexity, ING DIRECT’s... READ MORE
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Hidden gems identified in capital cities
by Staff Reporter • 28 Aug 2013
Westpac has released a list of the 10 most popular suburbs across each capital city, with an accompanying ‘hidden gem... READ MORE
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Ten-year high for housing
by Jennifer Duke • 28 Aug 2013
The number of properties being constructed in Sydney has reached a 10-year high, jumping by more than one third in a... READ MORE
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Brokerage breaks $1 billion mark
by Michael Masterman • 28 Aug 2013
A Sydney-based finance brokerage has reached the $1 billion milestone of loans provided. READ MORE
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New lender enters third party space
by Jessica Darnbrough • 27 Aug 2013
A new Western Australia-based lender has entered the third party distribution channel. READ MORE
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Bank rewards top performing brokers
by Jessica Darnbrough • 27 Aug 2013
Suncorp’s top writing broker partners were last week invited to attend a unique day at the famous MCG. READ MORE
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ASIC starts legal proceedings against lender, broker
by Reporter • 27 Aug 2013
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has taken legal action against a Cairns-based lender and... READ MORE
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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. READ MORE