PRESS RELEASE: 4/11/2013

AUSSIE CRACKS $2 BILLION MONTHLY LOAN MILESTONE IN OCTOBER Leading mortgage broker Aussie, has cracked the $2 billion milestone in home loans lodged during October through its three distribution channels mortgage brokers, retail outlets and aggregator subsidiary nMB. The groups 150 retail stores across city and country areas, which are Aussies largest distribution channel, broke through the $1 billion milestone for the month in loans provided to new buyers, re-financers and investors. The retail result is a standout as Aussie only established a substantial retail arm following the acquisition of Wizard Home Loans in 2009. This result is due to the hard work of the entire Aussie Group, and demonstrates that volumes are returning to a more healthy market condition as buyers take advantage of low interest rates, says Aussie Chairman and Founder John Symond. The $2.1 billion group result for the month represents a 22.1 per cent lift above October 2012. On the back of the growth, Aussie is on the expansion trail with a recruitment drive for former real estate and finance executives to become mobile brokers and franchisees of new stores. Weve seen substantial growth across our three distribution channels and are keen to find new brokers and franchisees to join our successful and winning team, said John Symond. Aussies total loan portfolio is now worth $57 billion, including aggregator nMB, which was acquired by Aussie in 2012. Executive chairman of Aussie, Mr John Symond said All three of our distribution channels are firing and we see no reason for our growth to slow, as interest rates continue to bump along the bottom and our operations are becoming more efficient and effective in servicing our new and existing customers. For further information: Fiona Hamann Aussie (02) 8297 0560 Tim Allerton City PR (02) 9267 4511 or (0412) 715 707.

About Aussie:
Aussie (formerly Aussie Home Loans) was founded in 1992 by John Symond AM, who was widely credited with bringing competition to the Australian home lending industry. The company was unique in its approach to home loans, offering 24 hours a day service and loans far cheaper than those offered by banks. In 1994 Aussie introduced the securitisation of home loans, allowing it to offer loans upwards of 3% cheaper than its competitors. The company rapidly grew as consumers became aware of its products and that of other non-banks and the competition heated up. As at June 2013, Aussie had a loans portfolio of more than $47.3 billion. In 2012 Aussie acquired Mortgage aggregator nMB, which brought its total portfolio value to $56.4 billion. In May, 2013 The Commonwealth Bank increased its investment in Aussie from 33 per cent to 80 per cent, and will move to 100 per cent ownership.