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Leading aggregator partners with Virgin Money
by Reporter • 24 Oct 2016
Mortgage brokers accredited with one of Australia’s largest national mortgage aggregation networks will be given... READ MORE
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Submissions open for Better Business Awards 2017
by Reporter • 24 Oct 2016
Nominations for the industry’s best brokers, lenders, and service providers are now being accepted for The Adviser... READ MORE

Major banks ‘playing with fire’ by encouraging churn
by James Mitchell • 21 Oct 2016
A new report has warned that Australia’s major lenders are playing a dangerous game through mortgage discounting... READ MORE

Mortgage advert labelled ‘inappropriate’

by Reporter • 21 Oct 2016
A leading industry figure has said that the most recent advert from fintech mortgage platform uno., which intimates... READ MORE
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Aussie welcomes ASIC action against broker
by James Mitchell • 21 Oct 2016
Aussie Home Loans has welcomed ASIC’s action against banned mortgage broker Bernard Meehan. READ MORE
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Tracker mortgages ‘will help improve’ broker-customer ties
by Reporter • 21 Oct 2016
The managing director of a non-major bank that has recently launched a new rate tracker home loan has said that he... READ MORE
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Ever wondered how to build a stronger online presence?
by Tamikah Bretzke • 21 Oct 2016
Mortgage brokers will be given insight into how they can build a business with limitless ability to attract new clients... READ MORE

Mortgage broker cops permanent ban
by James Mitchell • 20 Oct 2016
ASIC has permanently banned another former Aussie Home Loans mortgage broker following an investigation. READ MORE

Westpac closing branches as brokers take over
by James Mitchell • 20 Oct 2016
The big four bank has closed 173 branches over the last 12 months as it ramps up to drive more business through the... READ MORE
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Major aggregator eyes near-prime market
by Reporter • 20 Oct 2016
An ASX-listed aggregator has said that it expects the near-prime market to be a “growing sector in the next three to... READ MORE
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New pre-settlement cover on home and contents insurance
by Reporter • 20 Oct 2016
A new home and contents insurance product that provides immediate pre-settlement cover of up to 90 days has been... READ MORE
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Strategic partnership aims to boost support of brokers
by Francesca Krakue • 20 Oct 2016
An ASX-listed mortgage firm has entered into a new partnership with a network of financial advisers and accountants... READ MORE
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Trail commissions ‘under the guillotine’ says non-bank boss
by James Mitchell • 19 Oct 2016
The CEO of a non-bank lender believes trail commissions could be scrapped as a result of ASIC’s remuneration review,... READ MORE
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Non-major bank announces improved variable discounts
by Reporter • 19 Oct 2016
Suncorp Bank has announced changes to its retail home lending special offers, providing new customers with discounted... READ MORE
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Broker platform hits $2bn milestone
by James Mitchell • 19 Oct 2016
An online portal that connects brokers with borrowers has doubled the value of loans negotiated through the platform in... READ MORE
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Ambitious broker highlights benefits of mentorship
by Francesca Krakue • 19 Oct 2016
A successful mortgage professional has shared some top tips on how to get the most out of a mentor relationship when... READ MORE

Lender announces major overhaul of mortgage policies
by James Mitchell • 18 Oct 2016
A leading member-owned mortgage provider has responded to feedback from brokers and is consequently implementing a... READ MORE
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Brokerage partners with real estate network
by Tamikah Bretzke • 18 Oct 2016
Choice Home Loans has announced a strategic partnership with real estate network PRDnationwide, in a move that... READ MORE

Cross-selling strategy drives revenue growth for Sydney broker
by James Mitchell • 18 Oct 2016
A recently-listed mortgage brokerage has seen a 25 per cent surge in home loan revenue over the first quarter of the... READ MORE
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Franchise group selects corporate charity partner
by James Mitchell • 18 Oct 2016
National mortgage broking franchise, MoneyQuest, has announced that it has selected Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision to be... READ MORE

Brokers ‘need to look at specialist lending’
by Reporter • 17 Oct 2016
The principal of a leading aggregator has said that brokers “need to look at specialist lending” to help their... READ MORE
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Major bank predicts two rate cuts in 2017
by Tamikah Bretzke • 17 Oct 2016
Persistently low inflation and a subdued growth outlook are expected to “prompt the RBA to make two more 25bp cuts to... READ MORE
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Fed court approves major mortgage deal
by Reporter • 17 Oct 2016
The Federal Court has approved a merger of an ASX-listed non-bank lender and one of Australia’s mortgage pioneers.  READ MORE

Australia’s ‘first’ rate tracker mortgage launches
by Reporter • 14 Oct 2016
A Queensland-based bank has released a new ‘rate tracker’ style home loan, believed to be the first of its kind in... READ MORE

Non-bank launches ‘Australia’s first two-week settlement...
by Reporter • 14 Oct 2016
Australia’s largest non-bank lender has announced it is offering the country’s “first ever” two-week settlement... READ MORE