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15/03
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By Luke Cornish
A significant number of brokers have joined the FBAA in the past week in response to the industry body’s strong stance on lender accreditation practices
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15/03
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By Tim Neary
In a move bound to find favour with brokers, Loan Market Group has warned the RBA - on the back of conflicting economic data - to tread cautiously around continuing to raise official interest rates
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12/03
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By Tim Neary
The raising of $1.3 billion in funds announced earlier by smaller mortgage lenders has sent a strong signal that specialist credit markets are beginning to thaw
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12/03
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By Luke Cornish
Christopher Joye, head of Rismark International, has suggested that a logical move for an Australian Postbank would be to offer home loans either by becoming a third-party lender or providing white label products
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12/03
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By Luke Cornish
Strong demand for property caused by rising migration and a return of investors has kept upward pressure on home prices and forced borrowers to take on large home loans resulting in an increase in the number of Australian households suffering from mortgage stress
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12/03
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Despite the RBA raising the cash rate last week, Liberty Financial has decided to absorb the increase and keep rates unchanged for new customers wanting a commercial mortgage
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11/03
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By Luke Cornish
Kate Thompson, the former WA mortgage broker who is under investigation for alleged fraud, has fled to Hong Kong leading the police to issue an airport alert
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11/03
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By Tim Neary
The recent consolidation in the industry has given banks the power to influence brokers about the recommendations they make to their clients, according to Opportune Home Loans
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11/03
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By Luke Cornish
Harcourts Financial Services CEO Andy Graham has called the impending Credit Licensing Regulations a significant step for the industry which will improve broker credibility
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11/03
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By BN
Tanya Sale's new aggregation group, Outsource Financial, has recruited ex-Finconnect senior lending manager Hayley Smith to join its rank
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