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Bank names new broker head
by • 2 Dec 2016
A non-major bank has today announced changes to its third-party leadership team.
READ MOREBank eyes 75% of broker market with ‘powerhouse’ home loan
by • 1 Dec 2016
One of Australia’s challenger banks is aiming to access three-quarters of the mortgage broker market through the... READ MORE
New third-party structure for mortgage business
by • 1 Dec 2016
A new national sales manager for third-party relationships and a general manager of branded partnerships have been... READ MORE
FBAA appoints new board director
by • 1 Dec 2016
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia has announced that it has appointed its Queensland president to the board... READ MORE
More than a fifth of Aussie women ‘in the dark’ about finances
by • 1 Dec 2016
New research has revealed that 22.4 per cent of Australian women leave the decisions relating to money to their partner... READ MORE
Strata law reforms come into effect in NSW
by Staff reporter • 1 Dec 2016
Years of consultation and review have finally come to a head with reforms to NSW strata laws due to commence this... READ MORE
Broker platform partners with comparison website
by • 30 Nov 2016
An online lending platform that works with Vow Financial mortgage brokers has announced an exclusive partnership with a... READ MORE
Aggregator to host commercial PD days
by • 30 Nov 2016
As brokers increasingly look to diversify their client offerings, a major aggregator has announced that it will host an... READ MORE
Majority of millennials do not understand credit reports
by • 30 Nov 2016
Nearly two-thirds of young Australians do not understand the term “credit report” and are not aware of... READ MORE
McGrath braced for more challenges ahead
by Tim Neary • 30 Nov 2016
McGrath Limited, presenting its outlook for the year ahead, said it was expecting the challenging market conditions... READ MORE
Housing market to guide RBA's hand: AB
by Tim Stewart • 30 Nov 2016
The Reserve Bank of Australia is likely to cut interest rates at least once in 2017, and further cuts will depend on... READ MORE
ASIC: Commission review an ‘impost to industry’
by • 29 Nov 2016
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has acknowledged that the current review into broker remuneration... READ MORE
Brokers to rate Australia’s alternative lenders
by Staff reporter • 29 Nov 2016
The non-bank sector has changed dramatically over the last year. Now’s the chance to have your say on how these... READ MORE
Former Westpac adviser gets 8-year ban
by Staff reporter • 29 Nov 2016
ASIC has announced it banned a former Westpac financial adviser for eight years after it was found he had implemented a... READ MORE
Low interest rates negatively impacting FHBs
by • 29 Nov 2016
First home buyers are being negatively impacted by low interest rates and need more help, according to a state... READ MORE
Broker channel fraud spikes in 2016
by • 28 Nov 2016
Credit application fraud increased by 25 per cent over the second half of the 2016 financial year, a new report from... READ MORE
Industry associations join forces
by Annie Kane • 28 Nov 2016
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia has formed a strategic relationship with another member association in an... READ MORE
Major bank subsidiary hikes SVRs
by • 28 Nov 2016
An Australian bank owned by one of the major lenders has increased its standard variable rates for owner-occupiers and... READ MORE
Elite brokers share tips on education and mentorship
by • 28 Nov 2016
Some of Australia’s elite brokers have revealed the benefits of mentorship and education in the broking industry, and... READ MORE
How to delegate your way to better customer service
by Staff reporter • 28 Nov 2016
Delegating means reducing your immediate workload and allowing you to provide better service to your customers.
READ MOREBrokers 'should be writing 100% of loans'
by • 25 Nov 2016
One of the country’s top brokers has said that he believes brokers should be responsible for 100 per cent of the... READ MORE
Digital disruption ‘massively oversold’, says former CBA exec
by • 25 Nov 2016
There are no opportunities in the finance market for disruptive business models like Uber and Airbnb, according to... READ MORE
Major breakthrough in broker technology
by • 25 Nov 2016
Local mortgage brokers could soon benefit by marketing their services to borrowers across the nation following a major... READ MORE
Major bank to cut ties with 55 advisers
by • 25 Nov 2016
A big four bank has said it will cut the roles of 55 entry-level advisers in an effort to offer “enhanced... READ MORE
Banking group appoints new director
by • 25 Nov 2016
An ASX-listed banking and wealth management group has announced the appointment of Sibylle Krieger as non-executive... READ MORE
MFAA responds to broker criticism
by • 24 Nov 2016
The association has addressed recent criticism from brokers and acknowledged that its communication with members has... READ MORE
Banks will beat fintechs at digital mortgages: PwC
by • 24 Nov 2016
At least 98 per cent of fintech lenders will disappear as banks copy their offerings and leverage the power of their... READ MORE
Non-major lifts variable rates
by • 24 Nov 2016
A leading non-major lender has today announced a range of rate increases across its mortgage products for both... READ MORE
Apartment building to drop by 40% by 2018/19
by • 24 Nov 2016
Multi-unit commencements could plummet by more than 40 per cent in the next few years as home building returns to... READ MORE
Adviser standards bill introduced into Parliament
by Staff reporter • 24 Nov 2016
The Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O’Dwyer has introduced legislation into Parliament yesterday,... READ MORE

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