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Aggregator to host commercial PD days
by Reporter • 30 Nov 2016
As brokers increasingly look to diversify their client offerings, a major aggregator has announced that it will host an... READ MORE
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Majority of millennials do not understand credit reports
by Francesca Krakue • 30 Nov 2016
Nearly two-thirds of young Australians do not understand the term “credit report” and are not aware of... READ MORE
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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
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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 Reporter • 29 Nov 2016
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has acknowledged that the current review into broker remuneration... READ MORE
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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
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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
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Low interest rates negatively impacting FHBs
by Reporter • 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 James Mitchell • 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
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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
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Major bank subsidiary hikes SVRs
by James Mitchell • 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
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Elite brokers share tips on education and mentorship

by Tamikah Bretzke • 28 Nov 2016
Some of Australia’s elite brokers have revealed the benefits of mentorship and education in the broking industry, and... READ MORE
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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 MORE

Brokers 'should be writing 100% of loans'
by Tamikah Bretzke • 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 James Mitchell • 25 Nov 2016
There are no opportunities in the finance market for disruptive business models like Uber and Airbnb, according to... READ MORE
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Major breakthrough in broker technology
by James Mitchell • 25 Nov 2016
Local mortgage brokers could soon benefit by marketing their services to borrowers across the nation following a major... READ MORE
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Major bank to cut ties with 55 advisers
by Reporter • 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
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Banking group appoints new director
by Reporter • 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 James Mitchell • 24 Nov 2016
The association has addressed recent criticism from brokers and acknowledged that its communication with members has... READ MORE
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Banks will beat fintechs at digital mortgages: PwC
by James Mitchell • 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
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Non-major lifts variable rates
by James Mitchell • 24 Nov 2016
A leading non-major lender has today announced a range of rate increases across its mortgage products for both... READ MORE
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Apartment building to drop by 40% by 2018/19
by Reporter • 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
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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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Major bank launches online home loan approval tool
by Reporter • 23 Nov 2016
A big four bank has officially launched a digital tool that enables customers to apply online for conditional approval... READ MORE
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MFAA appoints three directors to board
by Reporter • 23 Nov 2016
One new director and two former directors have been appointed to the board of the Mortgage & Finance Association of... READ MORE