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Public to be protected from property developer's 'incompetence'

by James Mitchell • 7 Sep 2016
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal has affirmed ASIC’s decision to disqualify a well-known Sydney property developer...READ MORE

RBA makes cash rate call

by Francesca Krakue • 6 Sep 2016

The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered the decision of its monthly board meeting.

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Mortgage broker convicted for fraud

by Reporter • 6 Sep 2016
A former mortgage professional has been convicted and sentenced on 18 charges involving the submission of false or... READ MORE

Broking group snaps up ‘highly respected franchise group’

by Francesca Krakue • 6 Sep 2016

A leading mortgage broking group has announced it has acquired franchise business Citiwide Homeloans.

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Fintech company posts considerable continual growth

by Francesca Krakue • 6 Sep 2016
A leading fintech company has reported an 11.4 per cent increase in revenue amid a period of “significant... READ MORE

RBA set to hold cash rate: survey

by Francesca Krakue • 6 Sep 2016
100% of the experts surveyed by financial comparison website finder.com.au have predicted ‘no change’ to the... READ MORE

Capital gains push higher in August

by James Mitchell • 6 Sep 2016
The CoreLogic Home Value Index recorded a 1.1 per cent rise in dwelling values in August, with six of the eight capital... READ MORE

Ever wondered what SMEs really want from a mortgage broker?

by James Mitchell • 6 Sep 2016
Brokers will be given exclusive insight into the finance needs of Australian small business owners at The Adviser’s... READ MORE

MFAA leader steps down over key differences

by James Mitchell • 5 Sep 2016
The MFAA’s head of finance and HR has stepped down from his leadership role, claiming the association was not... READ MORE

Brokers drive 77% surge in originations for online lender

by Francesca Krakue • 5 Sep 2016
An ASX-listed, online marketplace lender has more than doubled its revenue since last year, with 50% of loan... READ MORE

Bank bosses admit shortcomings

by James Mitchell • 5 Sep 2016
Sixteen Australian bank CEOs have acknowledged that the industry has not always lived up to the standards customers... READ MORE

Apartment approvals surge 23.4% in July

by James Mitchell • 5 Sep 2016

The ABS building approvals measure increased in July following two months of decline.

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Regional bank slashes rates

by Francesca Krakue • 2 Sep 2016

A non-major lender has announced it will cut interest rates across its commercial product range. 

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Macquarie and broking firms unite to launch fintech platform

by Reporter • 2 Sep 2016
Macquarie Business Banking and four commercial broking firms have joined together to launch a “first-to-market”... READ MORE

Customer-owned banking reaches $100bn in assets

by Reporter • 2 Sep 2016
A surge in home loan growth has helped Australia’s customer-owned banking sector surpass $100 billion in total... READ MORE

Court finds Storm Financial provided bad advice

by Staff Reporter • 2 Sep 2016
The Federal Court has found that the directors of Storm Financial breached their duties under the Corporations Act and... READ MORE

Home buying journey takes toll on Aussie FHBs

by Reporter • 2 Sep 2016
Fresh research has revealed that over three-quarters of the country’s first home buyers become emotionally invested... READ MORE

‘Strip away commissions’ to unlock $1.3bn for borrowers, says...

by Francesca Krakue • 1 Sep 2016
An online mortgage broker says Australian home owners could be saving more than $1.3 billion annually on their home... READ MORE

Commercial brokers go paperless

by James Mitchell • 1 Sep 2016
A leading non-major bank has launched electronic lodgements for small business loans via the NextGen.Net ApplyOnline... READ MORE

Third-party banking veteran joins top aggregator

by James Mitchell • 1 Sep 2016
Former ANZ third-party boss Keiran Evans has been named as the new general manager of a major mortgage aggregator,... READ MORE

Bank pays $30k off couple’s mortgage

by Reporter • 1 Sep 2016
A member-owned banking and financial services provider has awarded a customer by paying $30,000 off their home... READ MORE

Bank slashes home loan rates

by James Mitchell • 31 Aug 2016

A non-major lender has launched a special discounted variable home loan rate of 3.79 per cent.

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‘Exceptionally strong’ broker distribution drives record growth

by Francesca Krakue • 31 Aug 2016
The CEO of a leading mortgage provider says its 77% surge in mortgage settlement volumes during the first half of the... READ MORE

Industry reputation putting people off getting advice

by Reporter • 31 Aug 2016
The tarnished reputation of financial planners in Australia is turning “a lot of people” off from seeking financial... READ MORE

Advisers accused of manipulating super clients

by Staff Reporter • 31 Aug 2016
A new study has revealed that financial advisers are manipulating vulnerable clients, including those who seek... READ MORE

Specialist lender signs sports sponsorship deal

by Francesca Krakue • 31 Aug 2016
A non-bank mortgage provider has announced that is has extended its sponsorship of a local sports team for a second... READ MORE

Fintech start-up enters third-party channel

by James Mitchell • 30 Aug 2016
A new online mortgage platform has decided to partner with brokers – rather than compete with them — by offering a... READ MORE

Major aggregator reveals big plans for commercial broking

by James Mitchell • 30 Aug 2016
An ASX-listed aggregator with over 2,650 brokers is looking to significantly ramp up its commercial offering following... READ MORE

Brokers well positioned to highlight ‘mammoth benefits’ of...

by Francesca Krakue • 30 Aug 2016
Now is an opportune time for brokers to help clients achieve better mortgage outcomes, according to the Finance Brokers... READ MORE

Nearly two-thirds never ask for a better interest rate

by Reporter • 30 Aug 2016
Nearly two-thirds of mortgage holders in Australia have never asked for a better interest rate on their home loan, new... READ MORE
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