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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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New credit card criteria set to impact home loans and retail spending

As the busiest time of the year looms for retail sales the peak body for finance brokers in Australia has warned that changes coming into effect on January 1 will impact credit card holders, and eventually anyone applying for a … Continue reading

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FBAA reveals reduced ASIC fees for brokers

The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) has revealed that the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has given finance brokers an early Christmas present with confirmation their credit representative licence fees have been reduced as a reward for the … Continue reading

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FBAA responds to interim royal commission findings

The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) has lodged its response to the interim report of the royal commission into the banking, superannuation and financial services industry. The commission tabled its interim report on September 28, 2018 providing interested parties … Continue reading

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Borrowers beware on interest only loans

With reports that almost one million Australian homeowners’ interest-only repayment arrangements will expire from January, the national peak body representing finance brokers says it’s a timely reminder for borrowers to know what they are getting when signing up in the first … Continue reading

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International Mortgage Brokers Federation launched in Canada

A world-first international federation of mortgage brokers has been launched in Canada with the Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) playing a pivotal role. The International Mortgage Brokers Federation (IMBF) is an initiative of the Canadian Mortgage Brokers Association (CMBA) … Continue reading

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Brokers urged to check professional indemnity insurance cover

The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) has warned brokers to review their professional indemnity (PI) insurance in response to an increase in award limits to be introduced by the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA). In May the minister for … Continue reading

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FBAA disputes mortgage broker payments breach the NCCP

The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) has rejected claims in the royal commission interim report that lenders paying value-based upfront and trail commissions could be in breach of section 47(1)(b) of the National Consumer Credit Protection Act (NCCP). FBAA executive director Peter … Continue reading

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FBAA and Peter White nominated for prestigious national awards

The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) and long-serving executive director Peter White have been shortlisted as finalists in the prestigious Optus My Business Awards to be announced on November 9 in Sydney. Mr White has been nominated in the … Continue reading

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Mortgage broker support surges ahead of royal commission interim report

With the banking royal commission expected to release its interim report to the Federal Government tomorrow, research has revealed brokers are finding new levels of support at the expense of banks and their toxic culture. The peak body for finance … Continue reading

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