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The Australian, 03 April 2012 FORMER BUPA and MBF boss Eric Dodd has been appointed chairman of mortgage and financial services company Firstfolio, and plans to reposition the business in a soft market. “Firstfolio has a solid base but the … Continue reading →

The Adviser, 01 March 2012 NATIONAL FINANCE Club (NFC) is no stranger to The Adviser’s Top 10 Originators, having ranked highly in previous years. A solid erformance in 2011 helped the lender secure a position in the ranking for the … Continue reading →

The Australian, 28th January 2012 A wave of acquisitions entails ensuring harmony between old and new staff. IT is appropriate that Firstfolio Limited has the word first in its title, as it is determined to be a leader in its … Continue reading →

The Human Capital, December 2011 Australian HR Awards 2011

Firstfolio acquires non-bank lender Calibre Australian Banking & Finance, December 2011 Mortgage provider and financial services company Firstfolio, has announced the completion of its 100 per cent acquisition of non-bank mortgage lender, Calibre Financial Services. The $13 million dollar deal, … Continue reading →

The Adviser, November 2011 Firstfolio’s unique employee engagement program has been recognised as the best in the business by leading HR specialists. Firstfolio’s Connect-Share-Thrive initiative won an award for the ‘best HR strategic plan’ at the Australian HR Awards 2011 … Continue reading →

The Adviser, August 2011 NATIONAL FINANCE CLUB (NFC) again continued to dominate the mortgage  industry this year, topping off a remarkable year of business growth by being awarded the 2011 MFAA Mortgage Manager (<30 staff) of the Year. “This is … Continue reading →

Firstfolio sees online ‘quantum shift’ Australian Broker: 26th August, 2011 Consumers have undergone a ‘quantum shift’ toward online transactions, Firstfolio has suggested. Firstfolio chief executive Mark Forsyth has told Australian BrokerNews the company’s online sales platforms have seen substantial growth … Continue reading →

Bell Potter 22nd August, 2011 Analyst TS Lim Cost effective distribution channel As a virtual mortgage lender, FFF operates without the usual restrictions faced by the banks. These include credit risk, infrastructure constraints and excess capital/liquidity requirements. The emergence of … Continue reading →

Australian Broker, 15th August 2011 Financial services company Firstfolio has announced it is in negotiations to acquire a controlling interest in a nonbank lender. The company revealed it plans to take a controlling stake in Calibre Financial Services, allowing Firstfolio … Continue reading →