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RateSetter seeks to ‘dive deeper’ into broker channel
by Francesca Krakue • 2 Mar 2017
The CEO of P2P lender RateSetter has emphasised that the fintech is looking to ramp up its collaboration with brokers... READ MORE

50% of FHBs bought property to escape ‘revolving rental train’
by Francesca Krakue • 2 Mar 2017
Not paying rent was the key motivator for getting onto the property ladder for nearly half of all Australian first home... READ MORE

Top 10 things brokers should do to succeed
by Reporter • 2 Mar 2017
The former CEO of the MFAA and current chief operating officer of HashChing Siobhan Hayden has identified 10 things... READ MORE
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Major bank to halt new Homeplus applications
by Reporter • 1 Mar 2017
A big four bank has said that it will cease accepting new applications for its broker-exclusive home loan offering next... READ MORE
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APRA figures point to surge in broker originations

by James Mitchell • 1 Mar 2017
New figures from the prudential regulator have revealed that mortgage brokers are now originating the majority of... READ MORE
NRL Tipping Comp

Brokers compete for over $1500 in prizes NRL Tipping Comp

by James Mitchell • 1 Mar 2017
With the new NRL season commencing soon, mortgage manager Better Mortgage Management has launched its 2017 tipping... READ MORE
Joust

Online broker to enter major mortgage market

by James Mitchell • 28 Feb 2017
A South Australia-based online mortgage broker has revealed that it will enter the lucrative Sydney mortgage market... READ MORE
Lender sees broker numbers rise by a quarter

Lender sees broker numbers rise by a quarter
by Reporter • 28 Feb 2017
A leading specialist lender has seen broker numbers surge by more than 25 per cent in one year, welcoming a further... READ MORE
No surprises as McGrath reports drop in earnings

No surprises as McGrath reports drop in earnings
by Staff reporter • 28 Feb 2017
Against a backdrop of demanding market conditions, McGrath announced its FY17 first-half results. Unsurprisingly, they... READ MORE
Policy changes

White-label funder announces pricing and policy changes
by James Mitchell • 27 Feb 2017
A major bank-owned mortgage funder has today unveiled a range of pricing and policy changes following feedback from... READ MORE
C21 Monopoly

Former CBA banker to lead major brokerage
by James Mitchell • 27 Feb 2017
Following the departure of its CEO earlier this year, a branded mortgage broker has announced the appointment of a... READ MORE
Surging numbers

Major aggregator white-label offering surges 44%
by Reporter • 27 Feb 2017
The white-label home loan offering from Australian Finance Group rose 44 per cent to $4.6 billion in the first half of... READ MORE
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HashChing changes website following customer feedback
by James Mitchell • 27 Feb 2017
Online mortgage marketplace HashChing has added several new features to its website in an effort to simplify the home... READ MORE
Boxing gloves

Banking disruption ‘hasn’t even begun’
by Staff reporter • 27 Feb 2017
While there is plenty of talk of fintech impacting financial institutions, we are still in the early stages of... READ MORE

The best brokers in NSW revealed
by Reporter • 24 Feb 2017
The industry's top brokers, brokerages, lender BDMs and loan administrators in NSW have been revealed at The... READ MORE
Rising number of brokers

Mortgage giant to grow broker numbers by 40%
by Reporter • 24 Feb 2017
An ASX-listed mortgage group has revealed that it is looking to expand its broker presence, with capacity to increase... READ MORE
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Major aggregators back new ID verification tool
by James Mitchell • 24 Feb 2017
Two of Australia’s largest mortgage aggregators have thrown their support behind ZipID after seeing how the identity... READ MORE

Boutique aggregator sees 35% surge in broker numbers
by Francesca Krakue • 24 Feb 2017
The general manager of leading aggregator eChoice has revealed that it has seen its broker numbers grow in excess of 35... READ MORE
Chess pieces

Brokers lose appetite for banks
by Reporter • 23 Feb 2017
Fresh research has identified how brokers really feel about the lenders they deal with and where the banks are falling... READ MORE
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BDM hits out at broker article
by Reporter • 23 Feb 2017
A leading business development manager and founder of National Finance Brokers Day has criticised an online news... READ MORE
House in hand

More Sydney suburbs pushing $1m median mark
by Francesca Krakue • 23 Feb 2017
Recent research from CoreLogic has highlighted the deterioration of affordable housing across Australia’s capital... READ MORE
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Majority of Aussies ‘battling to make ends meet’
by Francesca Krakue • 23 Feb 2017
The majority of Australian workers are struggling to afford everyday expenses on their annual wage, a recent survey has... READ MORE

Bouris says YBR ‘vision’ has changed
by James Mitchell • 22 Feb 2017
Industry pioneer Mark Bouris has explained the evolution of his vision for Yellow Brick Road in a globalised market... READ MORE

ING confirms Apple Pay partnership

by Reporter • 22 Feb 2017
Non-major bank ING DIRECT has announced that it has brought Apple Pay, the mobile payment software for Apple devices,... READ MORE

Mortgage industry pioneer to leave Macquarie
by staff reporter • 22 Feb 2017
A leading figure in the Australian mortgage industry will retire from his position as executive director after almost... READ MORE