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Brokerage CEO reveals ‘the most important thing a broker does’

by Annie Kane • 14 Dec 2018
Problem-solving and offering transparency and education around mortgages are some of the most important aspects of...READ MORE

Bank CEO urges RC to consider ACCC findings

by Charbel Kadib • 14 Dec 2018
The CEO of a non-major bank has called on the financial services royal commission to reflect on the findings of the... READ MORE

FBAA welcomes ASIC reduction of fees

by Reporter • 14 Dec 2018
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia has welcomed the news that ASIC has reduced the cost of acting as a... READ MORE

Non-bank tightens expense reporting obligations

by Reporter • 14 Dec 2018
A non-bank lender has announced changes to its credit policy, effective immediately for all new home loan... READ MORE

Major mortgage class action dropped

by Annie Kane • 13 Dec 2018
A class action lawsuit that was being planned on behalf of “Australian bank customers that have entered into mortgage... READ MORE

ACCC report highlights need to preserve broker model: AFG

by Charbel Kadib • 13 Dec 2018
It would be “unfathomable” for policymakers to consider regulatory change that would undermine the competitive... READ MORE

Last day to complete the Borrower Experience Survey

by Reporter • 13 Dec 2018
There are just 24 hours left to share and respond to The Adviser’s Borrower Experience Survey undertaken by Momentum... READ MORE

‘Welcome lift’ in loan approvals bucks downward trend

by Reporter • 13 Dec 2018
The October rise in home loan approvals could “signal a reversal” in the market, but tighter credit conditions are... READ MORE

ACCC report represents ‘opportunity’ for brokers

by Annie Kane • 12 Dec 2018
A new report into mortgage pricing has shown that a lack of transparency is stifling competition, with the heads of... READ MORE

New app to supplement brokers’ value

by Reporter • 12 Dec 2018
A fintech has announced the launch of a new financial health app for mortgage brokers to offer their clients under... READ MORE

Virgin Money changes broker remuneration

by Annie Kane • 11 Dec 2018
The non-bank lender has announced that it will update the way it calculates broker commissions from 1 January... READ MORE

Aggregator reports 26% growth post-merger

by Reporter • 11 Dec 2018

Finsure’s loan book grew by 26 per cent year-on-year following its merger with a Western Australian bank.

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Major bank announces credit policy changes

by Charbel Kadib • 11 Dec 2018
A big four bank has updated its credit policy to require brokers to provide supporting commentary, which explains... READ MORE

Loan Market adds new lender to panel

by Reporter • 11 Dec 2018

The broking franchise has announced the addition of a new member to its lender panel.

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Melbourne couple convicted after breaching banning order

by Reporter • 11 Dec 2018
A Victoria-based couple have been fined $5,000 each after being convicted of engaging in credit activities in breach of... READ MORE

Consolidation of lenders to be ‘big theme’ in 2019

by Annie Kane • 10 Dec 2018
Following Macquarie’s announcement that it will cease offering new white-label loans, the joint CEO of a non-bank... READ MORE

Brokerage announces new appointments

by Reporter • 10 Dec 2018
A national mortgage brokerage has announced the appointment of a new general manager of operations and a new state... READ MORE

Productivity commissioner becomes new ASIC deputy chair

by Annie Kane • 10 Dec 2018
The government has appointed a new deputy chair to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission following the... READ MORE

Neo-lender appoints first broker head

by Annie Kane • 7 Dec 2018
A digital lender has appointed its first national manager for broker distribution to help develop its broker offering... READ MORE

Expenses to be one of 2019’s ‘biggest challenges’: ING

by Annie Kane • 7 Dec 2018
The “operationalisation” of borrower living expenses will be one of industry’s “biggest challenges” next... READ MORE

ASIC whistle-blower issues warning to brokers

by Charbel Kadib • 7 Dec 2018
The co-founder and director of a nationally recognised brokerage has issued a warning to his peers after being a... READ MORE

Bank hikes rates, reintroduces home loan fee

by Charbel Kadib • 7 Dec 2018
A regional bank has increased interest rates on its investor loan products and has introduced an establishment fee on... READ MORE

Major bank to change commissions next year

by Annie Kane • 6 Dec 2018
A big four bank has confirmed that it will be changing the way it calculates upfront commissions from next year, in... READ MORE

Most brokers would dump CBA if comms go: HashChing

by Reporter • 6 Dec 2018
A majority of brokers would cancel their accreditation or avoid using Commonwealth Bank products if a fees-for-service... READ MORE

AMP announces group leadership appointment

by Reporter • 6 Dec 2018

The financial services giant has announced the appointment of a group executive to its leadership team.

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Non-major bank announces new commission structure

by Annie Kane • 5 Dec 2018

Another bank has announced that it will be updating the way it pays broker commissions from 1 January 2019.

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FHB activity underreported with 1 in 3 opting to invest

by Reporter • 5 Dec 2018
First home buyers could be more active than reported in official statistics, with over a third choosing to purchase an... READ MORE

RBA reveals pre-Christmas cash rate

by Tim Neary • 4 Dec 2018
The Reserve Bank announced its cash rate decision for the month of December this afternoon, set against a backdrop of a... READ MORE

ASIC bans three convicted brokers

by Reporter • 4 Dec 2018
The corporate regulator has permanently banned three Victorian-based brokers convicted for conspiring to defraud... READ MORE

The arguments for and against fees

by Annie Kane • 4 Dec 2018
Given the royal commission’s focus on broker remuneration and commissions, brokers have been outlining their thoughts... READ MORE
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