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Broker policy contest heats up
by Charbel Kadib • 30 Apr 2019
Popular support for the Coalition government has improved, according to new polling, amid renewed praise for the...READ MORE
Brokers seeking stability as election approaches
by Tas Bindi • 30 Apr 2019
As polling day approaches, The Adviser asked members of the broking industry which political party they believe would... READ MORE
ANZ updates living expense requirements
by Reporter • 30 Apr 2019
The major bank has announced several changes to the way it assesses living expenses for mortgage applications.
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Jason Back on what the best brokers have in common
by Reporter • 30 Apr 2019
Having mentored and spoken with more than 7,000 brokers and having previously run one of the most successful brokerages... READ MORE
Treasury-led commissions review ‘has to go’: FBAA
by Charbel Kadib • 29 Apr 2019
The royal commission’s call for a review into broker remuneration in three years’ time is “absolutely... READ MORE
TMB joins fixed rate cutting frenzy
by Charbel Kadib • 29 Apr 2019
The mutual banking group has announced fixed rate cuts of up to 34 basis points across its owner-occupied and... READ MORE
YBR reports quarterly results
by Charbel Kadib • 29 Apr 2019
The diversified mortgage and financial advice business has returned to an operating cash surplus, but its performance... READ MORE
Brokers share why customers are choosing them
by The Adviser • 29 Apr 2019
After data showed that the mortgage broker market grew to a record 59.1 per cent in the July-September quarter in 2018,... READ MORE
Application crackdown reverberates through asset finance
by Tas Bindi • 26 Apr 2019
Asset finance, like mortgages, have also been “hit” by tighter lending standards, a broker has lamented.
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Westpac revises credit policy
by Reporter • 26 Apr 2019
The major bank has made changes to its consumer credit policy, which will come into effect this weekend.
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Goals, attitude and discipline ‘key’ to withstanding tough times
by Reporter • 26 Apr 2019
Setting goals, thinking positively and being disciplined are key to achieving and sustaining business success,... READ MORE
Newly licensed bank affirms commitment to broker channel
by Charbel Kadib • 24 Apr 2019
A challenger bank has been granted a full banking licence by the prudential regulator, which it has said would bolster... READ MORE
Common sense ‘missing’ in loan application scrutiny
by Tas Bindi • 24 Apr 2019
Overbearing and persnickety reviews of loan applications have, at times, been “contrary to the spirit of the royal... READ MORE
Coalition commits $100m to new SME fund
by Reporter • 24 Apr 2019
The Morrison government has committed to establishing an SME growth fund, designed to provide “high growth... READ MORE
Fixed rate demand slips ahead of rate cuts
by Reporter • 24 Apr 2019
Borrower demand for fixed rate home loans dropped in March, but rate cuts announced over the past few weeks could... READ MORE
Remuneration changes won’t spark broker exodus
by Reporter • 23 Apr 2019
The head of third party at a non-major lender is confident that potential remuneration changes won’t push brokers out... READ MORE
Virgin Money announces rate cuts
by Charbel Kadib • 23 Apr 2019
The non-major lender has decreased its fixed mortgage rates by up to 40 basis points.
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Former ANZ director appointed CEO of SME lender
by Reporter • 23 Apr 2019
FE Investments Group has named a former director at ANZ Bank as its new chief executive.
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Labor urged to be ‘careful’ with LRBA changes
by Reporter • 23 Apr 2019
The possibility of a Labor government banning LRBAs could be a cause for concern for commercial property lenders like... READ MORE
ALP showing ‘willingness’ to discuss commissions
by Charbel Kadib • 18 Apr 2019
The federal Labor opposition’s position on broker remuneration is not “fixed” but it is yet to be sold on... READ MORE
FBAA director to lead broker federation as chair
by Tas Bindi • 18 Apr 2019
The head of the FBAA has been elected as the chair of a recently established cross-border organisation aimed at... READ MORE
SME lender officially launches equipment finance loan
by Annie Kane • 18 Apr 2019
OnDeck has officially launched its new equipment finance loan for small businesses, as it urges brokers to help small... READ MORE
Brokers rate non-major as the best performing bank
by Annie Kane • 17 Apr 2019
Brokers have rated a non-major bank as the top performing ADI in the mortgage broker market, ahead of the big four,... READ MORE
Bank CEO backs deferred upfront model
by Annie Kane • 17 Apr 2019
The CEO of a non-major bank has said that any changes to broker remuneration need to consider the “sustainability”... READ MORE
Challenger bank unfazed by broker uncertainty
by Charbel Kadib • 17 Apr 2019
A neobank plans to “forge ahead” with its broker strategy and expand its distribution network despite continued... READ MORE
Banks urged to cut interest rates
by Reporter • 17 Apr 2019
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia has welcomed moves by several major banks to reduce fixed interest rates,... READ MORE
Refinancers saving thousands on mortgage repayments
by Reporter • 17 Apr 2019
Borrowers who have opted to refinance are saving an average of 66 basis points on their home loan interest rate,... READ MORE
Brokers helping SME clients a ‘win-win’
by Annie Kane • 16 Apr 2019
The CEO of SME lender OnDeck has encouraged brokers to embrace fintechs and diversify into SME lending, as new research... READ MORE
Brokers will be ‘critical strategic partner’ for new bank
by Annie Kane • 16 Apr 2019
SME lender Judo Capital has said that brokers will continue to be a “critical strategic partner” once it officially... READ MORE
Submissions open for Australian Broking Awards 2019
by The Adviser • 16 Apr 2019
Submissions are now open for the 2019 Australian Broking Awards, the prestigious annual event that highlights the... READ MORE
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