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Bankwest

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
Property portal

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
Digital

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
Handshake

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. READ MORE

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

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
Fraud, jail, forged documents

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
Money

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
Fraud

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

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

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
acquired

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

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
Team, lender panel

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
NAB

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

Mutuals lift IO rates by up to 50 bps
by Lucy Dean • 2 Aug 2017
Teachers Mutual Bank and its subsidiaries have announced a raft of rate hikes to their interest-only offerings, with... READ MORE
ANZ

ANZ responds to media reports on broker appetite
by Staff Reporter • 1 Aug 2017
The major bank has issued a statement in response to recent claims made by AFR columnist Christopher Joye that the... READ MORE
RBA

RBA makes official cash rate call - Aug 2017
by Reporter • 1 Aug 2017
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced its official interest rate verdict for August following its monthly board... READ MORE
Westpac

Westpac cracks down on borrower expenses
by Lucy Dean • 1 Aug 2017
Borrowers could be forced to wait for loan approval as a result of tightened expense-to-income ratio thresholds at... READ MORE

Opinion: Will this major bank cut out brokers?
by James Mitchell • 1 Aug 2017
New information has come to light about the future mortgage distribution strategy, including plans to reduce... READ MORE

Leading broker reveals how to boost your volumes
by Reporter • 1 Aug 2017
A top business writer has revealed how writing an extra three loans a month could help you go from writing $70 million... READ MORE

Brokerage on acquisition path following strong quarter
by James Mitchell • 1 Aug 2017
An ASX-listed diversified brokerage is on the hunt for acquisition opportunities after posting strong growth over the... READ MORE

NRL player’s ‘certain aura’ will help in broking career
by Lucy Dean • 31 Jul 2017
A former Manly Sea Eagles rugby player has been appointed as business development manager at Bell Partners Finance,... READ MORE

UBS: $200 fee is 'more reasonable' than broker commissions
by Reporter • 31 Jul 2017
Research analysts have suggested that reducing broker commissions, and instead paying a fee, would be “an obvious... READ MORE