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Federal Court dismisses appeal of banned broker
by • 23 Aug 2016
A former Victorian finance broker's appeal against his permanent ban from engaging in credit activities has been...READ MORE
Bank boss outlines mortgage strategy, praises broker loan quality
by • 23 Aug 2016
The chief executive of an Australian bank has revealed how important — and profitable — mortgage brokers are to the... READ MORE
Brokers take business from bank-aligned planners
by • 23 Aug 2016
A non-major bank has recorded a fall in the number of mortgages written through its own financial planners as a result... READ MORE
Leading aggregator credits growth to technology
by • 23 Aug 2016
An increasing utilisation of “evolving broker technology” has reportedly been one of the drivers for growth at... READ MORE
Non-bank sees surge in settlements
by • 23 Aug 2016
A listed lender has seen significant growth in its branded loan settlements over the year to 30 June as it prepares to... READ MORE
Brokers behaving badly: Industry body shares ASIC stats
by • 23 Aug 2016
An industry association has congratulated its members for setting the highest ethical and broker behavioural standards,... READ MORE
Virgin Money broadens distribution footprint
by • 22 Aug 2016
Virgin Money has expanded the availability of its home loan offering, after signing a new partnership with mortgage... READ MORE
Are the big four sending a message from rate-cut short-fall?
by • 22 Aug 2016
What do we take away from the recent RBA rate cut, where the big four banks changed tactic and only passed on half of... READ MORE
NLG appoints new aggregation manager
by • 22 Aug 2016
Asset finance provider NLG Leasing has appointed former NFC Aggregation Services business development manager Georgia... READ MORE
RBA rate cut ‘completely wasted’
by Jack Derwin • 22 Aug 2016
Inflows of foreign capital have strengthened the Australian dollar, despite the recent interest rate cut, prompting one... READ MORE
Nearly 90% of Australians struggle to make financial decisions
by • 22 Aug 2016
A new survey has revealed that most Aussies are finding it increasingly difficult to make financial decisions due to... READ MORE
Elite broker launches accountancy practice
by • 19 Aug 2016
One of the industry’s most successful mortgage brokers has expanded his offering by launching an accounting business,... READ MORE
‘Flex commissions will go next year’ says FBAA
by • 19 Aug 2016
Motor dealers will likely be prohibited from increasing interest rates and commissions on car finance by “the end of... READ MORE
Unit developments ‘on verge of being mothballed’
by • 19 Aug 2016
Australia’s building industry is facing a crisis as overseas investors retreat following changes to foreign... READ MORE
Consumer confidence bounces back
by • 19 Aug 2016
A recent report has revealed that consumer confidence has made a solid recovery in the second week of August.
READ MOREWhat can Australian commercial lenders learn from the UK?
by • 19 Aug 2016
Despite having gone through significant flux, with regulation curtailing the amount and type of lending that they could... READ MORE
Warning to brokers over home loan incentives
by • 18 Aug 2016
A leading lawyer in financial services regulation has warned brokers to ensure that any promotions they run to... READ MORE
Former Liberty BDM joins fintech lender
by • 18 Aug 2016
An alternative lender has announced the appointment of a new business development manager chosen specifically for his... READ MORE
New platform aims to help brokers create ‘stickier’ clients
by • 18 Aug 2016
The creators of a new fintech platform have explained how it allows brokers to develop a clearer understanding of their... READ MORE
Broker’s training course to ‘supplement mentorship’ of...
by • 18 Aug 2016
An experienced broker has launched a training program that bolsters and extends the mentorship of new brokers.
READ MOREThe secrets of digital lead generation
by • 18 Aug 2016
Despite a rapidly changing digital landscape, some things haven’t changed. Here are three ways you can leverage off... READ MORE
Former aggregation boss fears for future of broking
by • 17 Aug 2016
Pressure on bank margins and the emergence of new technologies could force the mortgage market to “cut out the middle... READ MORE
Non-major bank cuts home loan rates
by • 17 Aug 2016
A listed mortgage lender has announced its second home loan rate cut in a month.
READ MOREArtificial intelligence delivers brokers increasingly hot leads
by • 17 Aug 2016
The creators of a mortgage broking fintech have integrated artificial intelligence technology into the platform that... READ MORE
Brokers to celebrate their role in the industry
by • 17 Aug 2016
Launching today, the inaugural National Finance Brokers Day (NFBD) aims to highlight the key role brokers play in... READ MORE
ANZ says lending curbs will continue to cool property market
by • 17 Aug 2016
The major bank says housing will become less of a contributor to the national economy as stricter lending around... READ MORE
Broker settlements surge 90% in complex lending landscape
by • 16 Aug 2016
Mortgage brokers have revealed how they have significantly grown their businesses since the introduction of two-tiered... READ MORE
Online broking platform taps into underserviced market
by • 16 Aug 2016
The founder of a growing online broking platform has explained how the service offers relief to businesses who have... READ MORE
Are you one of Australia’s top 50 brokers?
by • 16 Aug 2016
The nation’s best brokers will once again be named in The Adviser’s Elite Business Writers ranking. Get your... READ MORE
CBA launches customer advocate function
by Staff Reporter • 16 Aug 2016
As part of a move to implement the banking industry initiatives package announced by the Australian Bankers’... READ MORE

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