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Borrowers ‘in the dark’ over LMI
by Reporter • 23 May 2018
Two in five prospective borrowers have admitted that they do not understand lenders mortgage insurance, new research...READ MORE

Bank of Queensland appoints new broker head
by Reporter • 22 May 2018
The regional lender has announced that it has brought in a new head of BOQ Broker, following the departure of Adrienne... READ MORE
Justice Kenneth Hayne

RC scrutinises broker-originated guarantor loans
by Charbel Kadib & James Mitchell • 22 May 2018
Broker-originated guarantor loans have been placed under the spotlight during the third round of public hearings... READ MORE
handshake, joins marketplace lender

Former CBA exec joins marketplace lender
by Reporter • 22 May 2018
A marketplace lender has announced the appointment of a former Commonwealth Bank executive to the role of chief... READ MORE
Millennials, crowd, young adult, brokers

Brokers most favoured by Millennials
by Reporter • 21 May 2018
Younger Australians are dominating the mortgage broker market, with a new Roy Morgan research revealing that almost... READ MORE

CBA apologises for bank account manipulation
by Reporter • 21 May 2018
The big four bank has issued a public apology to customers after it was revealed that staff had been making deposits... READ MORE

Broker commissions ‘the high-water mark’ for disclosure
by James Mitchell • 21 May 2018
An ACL holder believes that upfront and trail commissions need to “make a comeback”, rather than be vilified, as... READ MORE
guarantor home loan piggy bank inside green house

Less than 5% of FHBs use a guarantor to buy a home
by Reporter • 21 May 2018
The vast majority of first home buyers are obtaining their first home loan without a guarantor, but more than a fifth... READ MORE

Legislative framework ‘has not been observed by firms’
by Reporter • 21 May 2018
The new chairman of ASIC has said that the financial services firms have not adequately been the “first line” of... READ MORE
No money, suspension of loan repayments

Major bank suspends loan repayments for flood victims
by Reporter • 18 May 2018
NAB has announced that it is suspending home and personal loan repayments and waiving the fees for customers affected... READ MORE
NAB

‘Uncomfortable times’ ahead in royal commission: NAB
by Reporter • 18 May 2018
The head of the broker channel at NAB has said that while “there will be uncomfortable times” in the next round of... READ MORE
Mortgage, living expenses

‘Overkill’: Top broker questions living expenses crackdown
by James Mitchell • 18 May 2018
One of Australia’s most successful brokers fears that mortgage professionals would leave the industry if banks... READ MORE

Former Uber lobbyist appointed CEO of FinTech Australia
by Tas Bindi • 18 May 2018
The non-for-profit association representing Australian fintechs has appointed Uber’s former government lobbyist, Brad... READ MORE
Bank of Queensland (BOQ) chairman Roger Davis

Brokers driving regional bank’s home loan settlements
by Reporter • 18 May 2018
The chairman of Bank of Queensland has told shareholders that the broker channel and Virgin Money have contributed to... READ MORE

‘Conflicted’ remuneration should go: ASIC chair
by Reporter • 17 May 2018
The new chairman of ASIC has said that he has been “surprised” that there has been “reluctance, and often... READ MORE
Financial education

FHBs turning to brokers for financial education
by Reporter • 17 May 2018
First home buyers have highlighted the role that mortgage brokers played in assisting their entry into the property... READ MORE

Better Choice Home Loans continues expansion
by Reporter • 17 May 2018

The mortgage lender has continued its national expansion with its third appointment in just as many weeks.

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Mortgage, house, property

Non-banks winning prime mortgages as majors tighten
by James Mitchell • 16 May 2018
A credit crackdown among the big four banks has been a blessing for the non-ADI sector, with lenders seeing a... READ MORE
House finance, home buyers

Credit crunch a ‘complex picture’ for brokers
by James Mitchell • 16 May 2018
Slower credit growth and reduced borrowing capacity are expected to wipe 10 per cent off volumes this year, but brokers... READ MORE
Mortgages

HashChing eyes white label mortgages
by Reporter • 16 May 2018
The mortgage marketplace has launched a crowdfunding campaign in a bid to help facilitate its growth plans, which... READ MORE

Mentor reveals top tips for new brokers
by Reporter • 16 May 2018
A leading mortgage broker has told The Adviser what he believes are the key attributes that new brokers need to... READ MORE
Arrow down, red arrow, drop

Total loan approvals drop by over $1.6bn
by Reporter • 15 May 2018
The total value of housing, commercial and personal loans approved in March dropped by over $1.6 billion in a month,... READ MORE
Caution, warning, keep the bastards honest

‘Keep the bastards honest’: Broker hits out at banks
by James Mitchell • 15 May 2018
A third-party veteran has warned that the reputations of mortgage brokers and other industry professionals are being... READ MORE
NAB

NAB looks to challenge fintech space
by Reporter • 14 May 2018
The big four bank has launched an unsecured, short-term small business loan and overdraft facility through the broker... READ MORE
joined forces with rate comparison website Finder

Valiant partners with comparison website
by Reporter • 14 May 2018
Valiant Finance has joined forces with rate comparison website Finder in a move designed to provide its brokers and... READ MORE
Arjan Bloemer

Regional bank appoints new COO
by Reporter • 14 May 2018
Toowoomba-based lender Heritage Bank has announced the appointment of a new chief operating officer, effective... READ MORE

Brokerage founder says industry must be ‘culled’
by James Mitchell • 14 May 2018
The managing director of a national brokerage says that the industry needs to be “culled” of bad apples and... READ MORE
Data sharing

Mortgage data to fall under Consumer Data Right
by Reporter • 14 May 2018
A new Consumer Data Right will give consumers the right to access and share data that businesses hold about them,... READ MORE
Arrow down, home loan

Home loan demand falls for fourth consecutive month
by Reporter • 14 May 2018
Home loan demand from both owner-occupiers and investors has dropped, with overall dwelling commitments falling for the... READ MORE
Mortgage

Nearly a third of borrowers will be FHBs next year
by Reporter • 11 May 2018
First home buyers will be the largest contingent of borrowers taking out a mortgage in the next year, new research has... READ MORE
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