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Lender cuts rates by up to 45 basis points
by Staff Reporter • 1 Aug 2016
One Australian mortgage provider has today announced rate reductions on a number of home loan products.
READ MOREBrokers rally against new online platforms
by James Mitchell and Francesca Krakue • 1 Aug 2016
Mortgage brokers have staunchly defended face-to-face customer service following the launch of several... READ MORE
Diversified brokerages risk becoming ‘diluted mess’
by James Mitchell • 1 Aug 2016
A Melbourne-based mortgage broker believes specialisation, rather than diversification, is the key to a successful... READ MORE
Fintech player poaches third-party expert
by Huntley Mitchell • 1 Aug 2016
ASX-listed fintech provider Rubik Financial has announced the appointment of a former aggregation BDM as its new... READ MORE
Entries open for Elite Business Writers 2016
by Reporter • 1 Aug 2016
The nation’s most successful brokers are once again to be recognised in The Adviser’s annual Elite Business Writers... READ MORE
Broker permanently banned for loan fraud
by Reporter • 29 Jul 2016
ASIC has permanently banned a former Aussie broker from the credit and financial services industries.
READ MOREASIC targets 50 broker groups in commission probe
by James Mitchell • 29 Jul 2016
ASIC has provided updated information on its current review into remuneration and ownership structures in the... READ MORE
Apartment lending crackdown continues
by James Mitchell • 29 Jul 2016
A non-bank lender has joined a handful of Australian banks and mutuals in changing its credit policy for apartment... READ MORE
ASIC bans property spruiker
by Huntley Mitchell • 29 Jul 2016
The corporate regulator has banned the CEO and director of a Wollongong real estate group from providing financial... READ MORE
Majority of investors ‘losing’ money
by Georgia Brown • 29 Jul 2016
Despite most property investors seeking out wealth and cash flow, a new report has revealed that over 60 per cent are... READ MORE
Big variances in affordability for Aussie home buyers
by Tim Neary • 29 Jul 2016
Substantial disparities exist for home buyers around the country, the Housing Industry Association has found, as it... READ MORE
Commission-free real estate group enters mortgage market
by James Mitchell • 28 Jul 2016
An ASX-listed real estate company will soon offer home loans after partnering with one of Australia’s largest... READ MORE
Pepper Money cuts rates for self-employed borrowers
by James Mitchell • 28 Jul 2016
In addition to getting same day approvals, Pepper Money has announced sharp rate cuts to its prime alternative... READ MORE
Mutual bank has ‘agility and attitude’ to embrace fintech
by James Mitchell • 28 Jul 2016
A listed Australian bank is collaborating with some of Australia’s most promising fintech start-ups to harness the... READ MORE
Unit development activity reaches record-high
by Georgia Brown • 28 Jul 2016
Unit construction has reached an all-time high in three states, while unit completions have fallen for the second... READ MORE
More property investors making sacrifices
by Francesca Krakue • 28 Jul 2016
A recent survey has revealed an increase in the percentage of investors making lifestyle sacrifices in order to buy... READ MORE
New aggregator hits market as brokers move beyond home loans
by James Mitchell • 27 Jul 2016
An award-winning non-bank lender has launched a brand new aggregation service after recognising a “definite shift”... READ MORE
Listed mortgage group launches new branded offering
by Tim Neary • 27 Jul 2016
To meet more of its customers’ growing financial needs, one leading mortgage brokerage has expanded its suite of... READ MORE
Leading third-party banking exec to step down
by James Mitchell • 27 Jul 2016
One of the mortgage industry’s most respected bankers will soon step down from her current role as an executive... READ MORE
6 tips for training your support team
by Urika Shrestha • 27 Jul 2016
Looking to get more out of your support team? Home Loan Experts’ broker support manager Urika Shrestha gives you six... READ MORE
FAST continues support for female brokers
by Reporter • 27 Jul 2016
For the fourth year running, FAST is championing diversity in the third-party channel through its national Women in... READ MORE
Industry leader ‘concerned’ about new mortgage platforms
by James Mitchell • 26 Jul 2016
New online mortgage platforms do not work with “top-tier” banks and have “very small, very limited” lender... READ MORE
CUA announces lending policy changes
by James Mitchell • 26 Jul 2016
Credit Union Australia (CUA) has made significant changes to its lending criteria for a "popular and growing segment"... READ MORE
Real estate agency calls out ‘generation selfish’
by Francesca Krakue • 26 Jul 2016
Young people are missing out on home ownership because they aren’t prepared to make sacrifices, according to one real... READ MORE
Aussie shows Tasmania its charitable side
by Reporter • 26 Jul 2016
Aussie Home Loans has continued its nationwide Cooking for a Cause initiative with a food rescue charity in Tasmania,... READ MORE
Australian Broking Awards 2016: highlights
by Reporter • 25 Jul 2016
Relive the highlights of The Adviser's Australian Broking Awards 2016.
READ MOREBroker of the Year: Brad Sewell, Robinson Sewell Partners
by Reporter • 25 Jul 2016
Brad Sewell of Robinson Sewell Partners reacts to being named Australia's number one broker.
READ MORECustomer Service of the Year – Individual: Brad Sewell, Robinson...
by Reporter • 25 Jul 2016
Brad Sewell of Robinson Sewell Partners explains how brokers can effectively determine what customers want.
READ MORECustomer Service of the Year Office: Home Loan Experts
by Reporter • 25 Jul 2016
Otto Dargan of Home Loan Experts reveals the secret to delivering great customer service that returns repeat... READ MORE
Office of the Year – Non-franchise (5 or Less Brokers): Momentum...
by Reporter • 25 Jul 2016
Connective director Mark Haron explains on behalf of Momentum Wealth how the brokerage continues to set itself apart... READ MORE

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