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Bank ‘forced’ to hike interest rates

by Reporter • 18 Apr 2018
A regional bank has said that it was forced to increase rates by up to 16 basis points this week in response to rising...READ MORE

Advantedge announces new appointment

by Reporter • 18 Apr 2018

A NAB-owned white label funder has announced changes to its state leadership in South Australia.

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Aggregation boss urges brokers to focus on data

by James Mitchell • 18 Apr 2018
The head of a major mortgage aggregator has stressed the importance of using customer data to build trust with clients... READ MORE

OmniPay launches ‘collaborative’ supply chain finance platform

by Staff Reporter • 18 Apr 2018
A Sydney-based fintech has launched a new invoice finance platform aimed at helping suppliers better manage their cash... READ MORE

Lending slows by 18% at regional bank

by Reporter • 17 Apr 2018
A non-major lender has reported an 18.3 per cent fall in lending growth over the past quarter and a dramatic slowdown... READ MORE

Aggregator provides PC with ‘evidence’ of broker outcomes

by Reporter • 17 Apr 2018
AFG has provided the Productivity Commission with several examples of positive consumer outcomes produced by its... READ MORE

Changes to remuneration could ‘put the market back 30 years’

by Reporter • 17 Apr 2018
Drastic changes to broker remuneration would cost borrowers “significantly more” and “put the market back 30... READ MORE

NAB prohibits advisers from forming new broker relationships

by Reporter • 17 Apr 2018
The big four bank has suspended the ability for financial advisers to establish new broker relationships under certain... READ MORE

Customer advocacy for brokers at ‘all-time high’: Advantedge

by Reporter • 16 Apr 2018
The satisfaction level among borrowers who used a broker to secure a white label mortgage is at a record high,... READ MORE

Major lenders produce broker interview guide

by Reporter • 16 Apr 2018
The big four banks have released a new interview guide for use by brokers when introducing loans to participating... READ MORE

Home loan demand falls as values rise

by Staff Reporter • 16 Apr 2018
Demand for home loans dropped again in February, though median dwelling values increased, according to new data from... READ MORE

FBAA calls for ‘perspective’ on broker remuneration

by Reporter • 16 Apr 2018
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia has urged for calm amid the ongoing scrutiny of the sector, highlighting... READ MORE

Aussie extends partnership with OzHarvest

by Reporter • 13 Apr 2018
The major brokerage has announced that it has extended its partnership with food rescue charity OzHarvest until... READ MORE

Two-thirds of brokers ‘concerned’ about damage from RC

by Reporter • 13 Apr 2018
More than 65 per cent of brokers are either “seriously” or “moderately” concerned that the royal commission... READ MORE

ASIC chair slams industry for failing to remediate ‘crises’

by Jessica Yun and Annie Kane • 12 Apr 2018
New ASIC chairman James Shipton has rebuked the finance sector for failing to “play its part” in the regulatory... READ MORE

Professional indemnity risks increasing: FBAA

by Reporter • 12 Apr 2018
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia has urged brokers to ensure they hold “adequate” professional... READ MORE

‘Every single mortgage holder’ would suffer without brokers: AFG

by Reporter • 12 Apr 2018
The head of a major aggregator has questioned the motives behind accusations of conflicts of interest and calls for... READ MORE

Westpac introduces stringent new expenses process

by Reporter • 12 Apr 2018
The Westpac Group has updated its credit policies so borrower expenses will need to be captured at an “itemised and... READ MORE

ACCC defends vertical integration approvals

by Reporter • 12 Apr 2018
The competition watchdog has defended its decisions to approve mergers and acquisitions in the mortgage market,... READ MORE

Investor regulatory interventions causing apartment downturn: HIA

by Reporter • 11 Apr 2018
Analysis of ABS data has revealed that there has been a reduction in appetite for apartments as a result of investors... READ MORE

Heritage Bank stalwart to retire

by Reporter • 11 Apr 2018

Heritage Bank has revealed that its long-serving head of retail, Paul Francis, has announced his retirement.

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‘No evidence’ that commissions result in poor customer outcomes

by Reporter • 11 Apr 2018
Smartline has told the royal commission that there is “no direct evidence” that commissions lead to poor customer... READ MORE

Aggregator launches new oversight system for mentors

by Reporter • 11 Apr 2018
Specialist Finance Group has launched a new digital CRM that requires mentors to oversee their mentees’ loan... READ MORE

Aussie appoints new SA/NT state manager

by Reporter • 10 Apr 2018
Aussie Home Loans has announced that it has “increased its commitment to South Australia and the Northern... READ MORE

Fixed rate demand still sliding

by Reporter • 10 Apr 2018

Demand for fixed rate home loans continues to fall, according to the latest data from Mortgage Choice.

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MFAA warns of banks using brokers ‘as a shield’

by Reporter • 10 Apr 2018
The Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia has released a strongly worded statement calling out the potential... READ MORE

Major banks outline thoughts on flat-fee model

by Reporter • 10 Apr 2018
Several major banks have warned the royal commission of the “potential adverse consequences” of moving from the... READ MORE

Prospa announces new chairman and board members

by Reporter • 9 Apr 2018

The SME lender has announced the appointment of a new chairman and two new board members.

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Annex Group partners with brokerage

by Reporter • 9 Apr 2018
An Australian mortgage business developer has partnered with a brokerage with a network of 1,000... READ MORE

Bankers’ lack of expense scrutiny shows trust in brokers: HashChing

by Reporter • 9 Apr 2018
The chief operating officer of online mortgage marketplace HashChing has suggested that the royal commission’s... READ MORE
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