Mortgage and Finance Brokers Breaking News - The Adviser

Associations issue advice amid coronavirus challenge

by Charbel Kadib • 17 Mar 2020

The peak industry bodies have offered guidance to brokers as they tackle the merging challenges posed by the... READ MORE

Neobank makes second home loan rate cut

by Malavika Santhebennur • 17 Mar 2020

86 400 has announced a cut to its variable home loan rates for new and early lending, reducing its variable rate for... READ MORE

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank announces relief package for customers

by reporter • 17 Mar 2020

The non-major has rolled out a range of support measures for customers affected by the coronavirus. READ MORE

Better Choice appoints new BDMs

by Hannah Dowling • 17 Mar 2020

Better Choice Home Loans has announced the appointment of three new business development managers across the country in... READ MORE

ANZ cuts business rates to counter coronavirus threat

by Charbel Kadib • 16 Mar 2020

The major bank has slashed variable rates across a range of business loan products in response to the economic impact... READ MORE

Smartline launches initiative for female brokers

by Hannah Dowling • 16 Mar 2020

The REA Group-owned broking branch has announced a new campaign, which is aimed at encouraging more women to join the... READ MORE

Competition for owner-occupiers heats up

by Charbel Kadib • 16 Mar 2020

Owner-occupiers are increasingly on the hunt for a better deal, with a growing number of mortgage holders refinancing... READ MORE

Customer education ‘key element’ of BID: PLAN

by Hannah Dowling • 16 Mar 2020

Providing consumers with education around loan affordability and detailing how a product may or may not be suitable for... READ MORE

The best in broking in Vic/Tas celebrated

by Annie Kane • 13 Mar 2020

The leading brokers, BDMs and loan administrators from across Victoria and Tasmania have been celebrated at the Better... READ MORE

SMEs receive multibillion-dollar stimulus injection

by Charbel Kadib • 13 Mar 2020

The federal government has announced a 400 per cent increase to the threshold for the instant asset write-off. READ MORE

Investors to flock back to “safe” investments in property

by Hannah Dowling • 13 Mar 2020

In light of weak international and domestic market conditions, Mortgage Choice CEO Susan Mitchell expects investors to... READ MORE

Loan Market creates network success role

by Malavika Santhebennur • 13 Mar 2020

The major broking group has promoted one of its senior executives to a new network success role ahead of the... READ MORE

Complaints data vindicates broking industry: MFAA

by Charbel Kadib • 12 Mar 2020

The latest AFCA data is further evidence that misconduct is “certainly not” at the core of the broking industry,... READ MORE

FHB scheme sparks lending bounce in January

by Hannah Dowling • 12 Mar 2020

The number of home loan commitments for first home buyers rose 3.2 per cent in January, following the launch of the... READ MORE

Vision Money announces joint venture with real estate group

by Malavika Santhebennur • 12 Mar 2020

Broker and director of Vision Money Bridget MacGregor recently spoke to The Adviser about a new joint venture with a... READ MORE

Lenders continue to pass on full rate cuts

by Hannah Dowling • 12 Mar 2020

Two new lenders have announced they will cut variable rates by 25 basis points, following the RBA’s decision to slash... READ MORE

AFCA broker complaints remain insignificant

by Hannah Dowling • 11 Mar 2020

The number of complaints made to AFCA against mortgage brokers has remained insignificant, despite a reported rise in... READ MORE

Banks report $11.2bn bounce in mortgages

by Charbel Kadib • 11 Mar 2020

Owner-occupiers have driven a 12 per cent spike in home loans settled by Australia’s ADI sector, according to new... READ MORE

ASBFEO recommendations may see ‘catch-22’: ScotPac

by Hannah Dowling • 11 Mar 2020

The small business ombudsman’s recommendations to close down unfair supply chain finance programs may have... READ MORE

Women more willing to buy property, see a broker

by Malavika Santhebennur • 11 Mar 2020

Women are more eager than men to climb the property ladder and seek the services of a mortgage broker, according to a... READ MORE

Brokers urged to verify ‘belt-tightening’ commitments

by Charbel Kadib • 10 Mar 2020

Connective’s national manager of risk and compliance has called on brokers to verify and document client commitments... READ MORE

Westpac expands debt cancellation policy

by Reporter • 10 Mar 2020

The major bank has extended its internal debt cancellation process for home loan applicants to business facilities and... READ MORE

Auction volumes fall, clearances hold

by Hannah Dowling • 10 Mar 2020

The number of auctions held across the country fell week-on-week, however clearances have continued to hold above 70... READ MORE

Newcastle Permanent cuts 3-year fixed rates