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Insurance brokerage rebrands following acquisition

by Annie Kane • 14 Nov 2018

Insurance provider Ensurance Now has rebranded following a successful acquisition and is targeting brokers under a new... READ MORE

Bank seeks new head of broker

by Annie Kane • 13 Nov 2018

A non-major bank has announced that it is recruiting for a new head of broker as its former manager moves into a new... READ MORE

Major aggregator dismisses ‘surprising’ RC question

by Charbel Kadib • 13 Nov 2018

A major mortgage aggregator “cannot understand” why Commissioner Kenneth Hayne raised the question of broker... READ MORE

New post-mentoring program for brokers to launch

by Annie Kane • 13 Nov 2018

A new program for brokers looking to continue business coaching and networking after their required two years of... READ MORE

YBR announces raft of new appointments

by Annie Kane • 12 Nov 2018

The former head of broker services at Aussie Home Loans has been made YBR’s new head of operations, amid a swathe of... READ MORE

Major banks in favour of ‘customer first duty’ for brokers

by Tas Bindi • 12 Nov 2018

The major banks have agreed that an appropriately crafted best interests duty for brokers, different to that applied to... READ MORE

Bank proposes introduction of standardised commissions

by Charbel Kadib • 12 Nov 2018

Introducing an industry standard commission paid to brokers irrespective of the lender would help remove perverse... READ MORE

Lender enhances marketing kit for brokers

by Reporter • 12 Nov 2018

A non-bank lender has enhanced its marketing toolkit for brokers to help promote their services on social media. READ MORE

Brokerage slams bank involvement on broker comms

by Annie Kane • 9 Nov 2018

A leading mortgage broking group has warned the royal commission that “asking banks to redesign the broker... READ MORE

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Macquarie restricts SMSF loan offering

by Charbel Kadib • 9 Nov 2018

The non-major lender has said that it will only offer SMSF property lending through brokers with existing SMSF... READ MORE

Major banks reveal thoughts on broker remuneration to RC

by Annie Kane • 8 Nov 2018

The major banks have all voiced their support of the Combined Industry Forum’s broker remuneration reform package,... READ MORE

Bank announces remuneration changes

by Charbel Kadib • 8 Nov 2018

A lender has announced changes to its broker remuneration model, which include changes to partial repayment... READ MORE

FBAA warns RC over further disclosure on remuneration

by Annie Kane • 8 Nov 2018

The association has lodged its response to the royal commission’s interim report, arguing that brokers should not be... READ MORE

Regional bank mulling merger with credit union

by Reporter • 8 Nov 2018

A regional bank and credit union are discussing a potential merger that would bulk up their combined asset size to more... READ MORE

Loan Market rolls out collaboration platform to boost efficiency

by Reporter • 8 Nov 2018

The broking franchise has rolled out a new digital professional development platform designed for brokers seeking to... READ MORE

Digitisation to be key focus for major banks

by Annie Kane • 7 Nov 2018

Improving processes and customer service through better digital experiences and smarter use of data will be the key... READ MORE

Mutual bank raises fixed rates for owner-occupiers

by Reporter • 7 Nov 2018

A mutual bank has lifted its fixed rates on owner-occupier mortgages by 10 basis points. READ MORE

RBA announces November cash rate

by Charbel Kadib • 6 Nov 2018

The central bank has announced its cash rate decision for the month of November following its monthly board meeting. READ MORE

Westpac to roll out digital mortgage process to brokers

by Annie Kane • 6 Nov 2018

The big four bank has announced that it will roll out a new, fully digital home loan application offering to the broker... READ MORE

1 in 10 brokers say customers could be in serious debt

by Reporter • 6 Nov 2018

A new survey of brokers signals “tough times ahead” for mortgagors, with one in 10 suggesting that many of their... READ MORE

RC hearings to look at regulatory reform

by Annie Kane • 5 Nov 2018

The upcoming round of public hearings for the financial services royal commission will focus on misconduct and conduct... READ MORE

ING cuts investor fixed rates, raises OO rates

by Reporter • 5 Nov 2018

The non-major bank has cut its fixed rates on investment loans by up to 36 basis points while lifting its fixed rates... READ MORE

Macquarie unfazed by threat of broking reform

by Charbel Kadib • 5 Nov 2018

The non-major bank has said that it is “well positioned” in the broking space, stating that potential regulatory... READ MORE

How content catapulted one broker’s credibility

by Tas Bindi • 5 Nov 2018

The power of digital platforms as a credibility builder cannot be questioned, according to an elite broker whose... READ MORE