Article Archive

Office closed until 4th January

23rd December 2010 - The FBAA Head Office will be closed until 8.30am on the 4th January 2011. We wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

FBAA lobbies key politicians

14th December 2010 - The FBAA will be advocating for brokers in face-to-face meetings rather than through the Senate inquiry into banking.

FBAA National President TV Interview

8th September 2010 - Finance Brokers Association of Australia National President, Peter White joins SWITTZER to discuss the key issues facing the mortgage industry. Watch it now.

Brokers flock to the FBAA in protest of accreditation practices

15th March 2010 - 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.

Interview of the FBAA President on 2GB

23rd October 2009 - Listen to the interview of the FBAA President, Peter White, on 2GB, Monday 19th October.

Better product training required above anti-competitive accreditation policies, FBAA

16th July 2009 - The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) today called on the banks to focus on providing brokers with better training rather than unfair accreditation policies if they are truly interested in ensuring brokers remain up-to-date with their products, processes and policies.

Consumer Credit Forum - 23-24 June 2009

27th May 2009 - As the consumer credit environment is rapidly changing, Consumer Credit Forum is a timely, convenient and interactive forum exploring the dynamic consumer market, focusing on the national consumer credit reform, consumer protection, predatory lending, credit risk and unfair contracts. The forum will be held at Sir Stamford Circular Quay, Sydney.

FBAA Podcast

11th February 2009 - Introducing the FBAA Podcast. This is a monthly audio show available through iTunes or by direct download.

Paul Flakus steps down from Victorian President position

30th October 2008 - After four plus years at the helm, Victorian President Paul Flakus has tendered his resignation effective 31st October 2008.

GE Money ends Australian origination

24th October 2008 - GE Money Australia & New Zealand today announced that it will cease offering home loans through all third-party brokers, mortgage managers and originators - excluding Wizard - effective today.