Monthly Archives: February 2019

Mortgage broker peak body responds to Labor statement on broker reforms

The peak body representing mortgage brokers has welcomed Labor’s statement on reforms for brokers saying it will ease some of the mental health duress being felt throughout the nation. Finance Brokers Association of Australia managing director Peter White said the … Continue reading

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FBAA hits back at forum quitters

The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) has hit out at “so-called consumer groups” for withdrawing from an industry forum at a time of great importance to the industry. FBAA managing director Peter White accused the quitters of a ‘huge … Continue reading

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Bendigo Bank urged to look in the mirror before throwing stones at brokers

The managing director of the Finance Brokers Association of Australia has provided some timely advice for the head of the Bendigo Bank – ‘focus on your own performance instead of attacking brokers’. Peter White said Bendigo Bank is wrong to … Continue reading

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Mortgage brokers key to better consumer outcomes

The national peak body representing finance and mortgage brokers has warned both the Federal Government and Opposition that they would be betraying borrowers if they change the remuneration structure for brokers. Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) managing director Peter … Continue reading

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Royal commission recommendations may push up interest rates and reduce housing affordability

The national peak body representing finance and mortgage brokers says the royal commission has failed to understand the role of mortgage brokers and the competitiveness they bring to the market following its recommendations to eliminate trail commissions for brokers, which … Continue reading

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