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Firstmac Now Gives Bridging Clients 12 Months to Sell and Assesses End Debt. The 1% Fee Is Charged on the Peak
Firstmac's bridging loan now runs up to 12 months, capitalises interest and can assess end debt. The 1% setup fee is on peak debt. What to model first.
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Stop Gambling on Referrals: Building a Predictable 2025 Lead System with Niche Social Media Content and Targeted UVPs
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A Broker Moved a Client’s Home Loan Arrears Onto a Six-Month Business Loan. AFCA Found the Business Purpose Declaration Ineffective
AFCA found a broker-arranged business purpose declaration ineffective because the broker knew the funds were clearing home loan arrears. What it means.
Read MoreASIC Cancelled Two Credit Licences on 12 October Over Unpaid AFCA Determinations. One Trigger Was a $4,106 CSLR Payment — and s 54(1B) Leaves ASIC No Discretion
ASIC cancelled two credit licences on 12 October after CSLR paid out on unpaid AFCA determinations. One trigger was $4,106. What brokers should check.
Read MoreFinsure Declined 13 Broker Applicants in Sentinel’s First Six Weeks. ASIC Told Bank Boards It Will Review Lender Oversight of Brokers From Q3
Finsure declined 13 broker applicants in Sentinel’s first six weeks. ASIC has scheduled a review of lender oversight of brokers from Q3 2026-27.
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NAB’s Serviceability Calculator V66 Became Mandatory on 23 October With New HEM Values. A Number You Quoted Last Week May Not Survive Lodgement
NAB’s calculator V66 with updated HEM values is mandatory for new applications from 23 October, and its QBE LMI calculator now covers loans to $5m.
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