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Industry ‘needs to make adjustments’ to commissions: NAB
by Reporter • 11 Aug 2017
The major bank has said that the industry “needs to make adjustments to the standard commission model” to ensure...READ MORE
CBA to reduce commissions ‘imminently’: UBS
by Lucy Dean • 10 Aug 2017
The Commonwealth Bank will likely reduce 'spiralling' broker commissions in the near future in line with the Sedgwick... READ MORE
Former mortgage broker jailed for 8 years
by Reporter • 10 Aug 2017
A former mortgage broker has been sentenced to 8 years and 9 months imprisonment for deceptions totalling $1.902... READ MORE
Pepper accepts $675m takeover deal
by Reporter • 10 Aug 2017
Non-major lender Pepper has confirmed that it has accepted a takeover offer from California-based investment manager... READ MORE
Major bank combats channel conflict, says brokers a ‘strategic’...
by James Mitchell • 10 Aug 2017
One of Australia’s largest mortgage providers is using its existing branch network to strengthen the broker-client... READ MORE
Women in Finance finalists revealed
by Reporter • 10 Aug 2017
The finalists for the inaugural Women in Finance Awards have been announced, including many representatives and... READ MORE
MoneyQuest makes four new appointments
by Staff Reporter • 9 Aug 2017
MoneyQuest managing director Michael Russell has announced that the company has made four new appointments.
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Broker-originated loans drop by whopping 8% at CBA
by Reporter • 9 Aug 2017
The proportion of new home loans being written by brokers to the Commonwealth Bank has dropped by a whopping 8 per... READ MORE
CBA confirms acquisition of major brokerage
by James Mitchell • 9 Aug 2017
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has confirmed that it expects to wholly own Aussie Home Loans by the end of this... READ MORE
Brokers have their say on channel conflict
by Annie Kane • 9 Aug 2017
Several leading brokers have revealed their thoughts on channel conflict and how it has affected their... READ MORE
One in five brokers still don't have a website
by James Mitchell • 8 Aug 2017
A new report has identified some alarming trends about the mortgage broking industry’s relationship with online... READ MORE
Credit union becomes first lender to trial Digital iD
by Reporter • 8 Aug 2017
Credit union CUA has become the first lender to trial a new digital identity verification service launched by... READ MORE
Liberty thanks brokers for support
by Reporter • 8 Aug 2017
Non-major lender Liberty has thanked the broking community for its support over the years as it celebrates its... READ MORE
Connective partners with real estate network
by James Mitchell • 8 Aug 2017
Major aggregator Connective has formed a strategic partnership with a global real estate network that recently... READ MORE
Bankwest throws support behind brokers
by Staff Reporter • 8 Aug 2017
The major bank subsidiary has been dialing up its support for the third-party channel with a range of online mortgage... READ MORE
Independent property portal launches tailoring tool
by Staff Reporter • 7 Aug 2017
In preparation for the spring selling season, one independent property portal has launched a tailored data-driven tool,... READ MORE
Major bank mortgages to go digital
by James Mitchell • 7 Aug 2017
Following the 1 August deadline for paperless refinancing, one major lender has explained how technology is reshaping... READ MORE
P&N Bank extends ties with Perth Wildcats
by Staff Reporter • 7 Aug 2017
P&N Bank has announced that it will be maintaining its partnership with the Perth Wildcats a few months before the... READ MORE
‘Time for me to step down’: MFAA chair
by James Mitchell • 4 Aug 2017
The industry association has named a new chair-elect to replace outgoing chair Cynthia Grisbrook.
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NAB asks brokers for more information on IO loans
by Reporter • 4 Aug 2017
Brokers wishing to place customers into an interest-only mortgage with NAB will be required to collect and provide... READ MORE
HashChing receives more than $9bn of loan applications
by Reporter • 4 Aug 2017
Online mortgage marketplace HashChing has celebrated its second birthday and revealed that it has received more than $9... READ MORE
Former big bank adviser charged with forging documents
by Lucy Dean • 4 Aug 2017
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has charged a former adviser at NAB with forging financial... READ MORE
Cross-selling 'doesn’t work', says bank CEO
by Reporter • 4 Aug 2017
Suncorp Group CEO Michael Cameron has suggested that cross-selling products to customers “doesn’t work”, but has... READ MORE
Mortgage fraud case ‘reassuring’ for brokers
by Lucy Dean • 4 Aug 2017
In a “reassuring” verdict for brokers, the Supreme Court of New South Wales has ruled against a defendant who... READ MORE
CBA heads to court over money laundering allegations
by James Mitchell • 3 Aug 2017
Australia’s financial intelligence and regulatory agency initiated, on 3 August, civil penalty proceedings in the... READ MORE
Virgin Money raises IO rates by up to 50 bps
by Lucy Dean • 3 Aug 2017
Virgin Money is the latest to join the ranks of lenders raising rates on interest-only loans, increasing fixed rates by... READ MORE
Aussie sells nMB to Liberty Financial
by Reporter • 3 Aug 2017
Leading non-major lender Liberty Financial has acquired wholesale aggregator nMB from Aussie Home Loans, effective... READ MORE
New Broker Academy extended to Brisbane and Perth
by staff reporter • 3 Aug 2017
Due to popular demand, The Adviser’s New Broker Academy will visit Perth and Brisbane in October to equip new... READ MORE
Choice adds Virgin Money to lender panel
by Staff Reporter • 2 Aug 2017
Virgin Money has announced that it will be teaming up with major aggregator Choice Aggregation Services just a year... READ MORE
Major bank implements Sedgwick remuneration reforms
by James Mitchell • 2 Aug 2017
A big four bank has announced significant changes to its incentives program, following recommendations outlined in the... READ MORE
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