Lendi in Aussie franchise rebellion
A group of Aussie franchisees has written to Lendi’s board demanding answers on how the mortgage broking group is being managed, as they escalate a bitter fight.
A group of Aussie franchisees has written to Lendi’s board demanding answers on how the mortgage broking group is being managed, as they escalate a bitter fight.
CBA-backed mortgage broker Lendi – owner of Aussie Home Loans – has cut its tiered commission structure for its own brokers, a move likely to inflame strained franchisee relations.
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