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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
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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
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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. READ MORE
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Bank lifts broker commissions
by Michael Masterman • 23 Aug 2013
One of Australia's banks has launched a new bonus commission scheme for brokers. READ MORE
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Financial services group acquires aggregator
by The Adviser • 22 Aug 2013
One of Australia’s aggregation groups been purchased for an undisclosed sum. READ MORE
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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. READ MORE
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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
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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
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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
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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