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‘Exceptionally strong’ broker distribution drives record growth
by Francesca Krakue • 31 Aug 2016
The CEO of a leading mortgage provider says its 77% surge in mortgage settlement volumes during the first half of the... READ MORE
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Industry reputation putting people off getting advice

by Reporter • 31 Aug 2016
The tarnished reputation of financial planners in Australia is turning “a lot of people” off from seeking financial... READ MORE
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Advisers accused of manipulating super clients

by Staff Reporter • 31 Aug 2016
A new study has revealed that financial advisers are manipulating vulnerable clients, including those who seek... READ MORE
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Specialist lender signs sports sponsorship deal
by Francesca Krakue • 31 Aug 2016
A non-bank mortgage provider has announced that is has extended its sponsorship of a local sports team for a second... READ MORE

Fintech start-up enters third-party channel
by James Mitchell • 30 Aug 2016
A new online mortgage platform has decided to partner with brokers – rather than compete with them — by offering a... READ MORE
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Major aggregator reveals big plans for commercial broking
by James Mitchell • 30 Aug 2016
An ASX-listed aggregator with over 2,650 brokers is looking to significantly ramp up its commercial offering following... READ MORE
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Brokers well positioned to highlight ‘mammoth benefits’ of...
by Francesca Krakue • 30 Aug 2016
Now is an opportune time for brokers to help clients achieve better mortgage outcomes, according to the Finance Brokers... READ MORE
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Nearly two-thirds never ask for a better interest rate
by Reporter • 30 Aug 2016
Nearly two-thirds of mortgage holders in Australia have never asked for a better interest rate on their home loan, new... READ MORE

Major bank names new third-party boss
by James Mitchell • 29 Aug 2016
Australia’s largest mortgage lender has announced the appointment of its new head of third party for NSW. READ MORE

Major aggregator doubles lending business
by James Mitchell • 29 Aug 2016
A leading mortgage aggregator says its brokers captured almost half of the $3 billion in commercial loans originated by... READ MORE

Major broker's branded home loans surge 99% towards $2bn
by James Mitchell • 29 Aug 2016
A leading aggregator has seen significant growth in its white-label offering over the year to 30 June with branded... READ MORE
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'Rising Star' bank launches new home loan
by James Mitchell • 29 Aug 2016
Mortgage brokers will now have access to a new home loan option from a leading challenger bank. READ MORE

Shift your marketing strategy, gain significant rewards
by Debbie Mayo-Smith • 29 Aug 2016
Highly sought-after trainer and speaker Debbie Mayo-Smith shares strategies on implementing thoughtful marketing to get... READ MORE
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Construction activity plummets over June quarter
by Francesca Krakue • 29 Aug 2016
New data has revealed that construction work fell sharply in the second quarter of the year due to the unwinding of the... READ MORE
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Home building boom not built to last, warns economist
by James Mitchell • 29 Aug 2016
While national new home building activity remains very strong, the HIA has warned the sector faces “unprecedented... READ MORE

Mortgage broker settling $1bn a month
by Reporter • 26 Aug 2016
A major mortgage brokerage has settled an average of $1 billion a month in home loans in the last financial year,... READ MORE
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How to grow your business from 10 brokers to 800
by James Mitchell • 26 Aug 2016
A select number of brokers will learn about best practice and success strategies from the founder of a leading UK... READ MORE
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Mortgage boss cops six-year ban
by James Mitchell • 26 Aug 2016
ASIC has banned a former company director from providing financial services for a period of six years following an... READ MORE
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Employee feedback critical for financial services business

by James Mitchell • 26 Aug 2016
Financial institutions can no longer afford to ignore the preferences and feedback of their employees, according to new... READ MORE

Fintechs ‘on the front line’ for brokers
by Francesca Krakue • 25 Aug 2016
A recent meeting has highlighted that when it comes to serving customers in the third-party channel, “there’s a... READ MORE
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Lending curbs, taxes cut Chinese property investment by 50%
by James Mitchell • 25 Aug 2016
Real estate identity and Oxygen Home Loans founder John McGrath says a “perfect storm” of factors has led to a... READ MORE
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ABA: Labor’s royal commission ‘political tactic’
by Reporter • 25 Aug 2016
The Australian Bankers’ Association (ABA) has said that Labor’s call for a royal commission is a “political... READ MORE
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Consumer confidence reaches three-year high
by Reporter • 25 Aug 2016
Consumer confidence reaches highest levels since November 2013, after rising by 3.6 per cent in the week ending 21... READ MORE
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Toowoomba-based bank wins Regional Bank of the Year
by Reporter • 25 Aug 2016
Heritage Bank has been awarded Regional Bank of the Year at the AFR Smart Investor Blue Ribbon Awards 2016. READ MORE
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Broking body backs Labor’s royal commission call
by James Mitchell • 24 Aug 2016
One of the mortgage broking industy’s peak bodies has thrown its support behind Labor’s calls for a royal... READ MORE