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Generating leads in your local community

by Reporter • 10 May 2016
A loan writer whose local council named a street after him has outlined some valuable tips for brokers looking to...READ MORE

Multi-unit property sales see double-digit growth

by Francesca Krakue • 10 May 2016
New home sales surged in March following a sharp decline in February, bolstered by strong growth in multi-unit... READ MORE

ANZ reviewing brokers over mortgage documents

by James Mitchell • 9 May 2016
ANZ has confirmed the bank is reviewing a number of brokers after identifying issues with income documentation for... READ MORE

Commission model ‘deters’ full-time brokers

by Huntley Mitchell • 9 May 2016
A top young broker believes the industry’s commission model “deters” full-time brokers, while an elite business... READ MORE

AMP makes rate changes

by Huntley Mitchell • 9 May 2016
AMP Bank has joined other lenders in reducing the standard variable rate (SVR) across its home loan products following... READ MORE

Industry body unveils new marketing platform

by Emma Ryan • 9 May 2016

The FBAA has unveiled a new toolkit designed to teach brokers the best ways to market their business.

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Combined capital city home values surge

by Emma Ryan • 9 May 2016
Dwelling values have increased across all but two capital cities over the last 12 months, new research has... READ MORE

Business conditions and confidence slips

by Emma Ryan • 9 May 2016
Business conditions and business confidence both saw a decrease in April despite recording significant gains the month... READ MORE

Tighter credit has cooled broker loan growth, says NAB chief

by James Mitchell • 6 May 2016
NAB CEO Andrew Thorburn says tighter home lending criteria and recent pricing and policy changes have led to more... READ MORE

Rate cut frenzy continues

by Huntley Mitchell • 6 May 2016
Three more lenders have announced reductions to the standard variable rate (SVR) on their home loan products, but not... READ MORE

Owner-occupiers dominate housing credit growth

by Emma Ryan • 6 May 2016
New research has revealed that owner-occupiers outperformed the investor segment in March for housing credit... READ MORE

Home building growth continues

by Huntley Mitchell • 6 May 2016
Fresh figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show new home building approvals rose again in... READ MORE

Industry veteran launches new franchise group

by James Mitchell • 5 May 2016
One of the third-party channel’s most respected leaders has launched a new franchise operation for mortgage... READ MORE

More banks follow suit with rate cuts

by Huntley Mitchell • 5 May 2016
Twelve lenders have now made reductions to their home loan rates following the Reserve Bank’s decision to lower the... READ MORE

Bluestone sees strong growth in broker channel

by James Mitchell • 5 May 2016
Australian non-bank lender Bluestone Mortgages has successfully raised $200 million following strong demand from... READ MORE

Budget will ‘greatly help’ borrowers

by Reporter • 5 May 2016
The FBAA has applauded Treasurer Scott Morrison’s maiden budget, saying it will relieve pressure for mortgage-holders... READ MORE

Property taxes ‘rising at a rapid pace’

by Emma Ryan • 5 May 2016
The majority of state and local government taxation revenue is coming from the property market, new data by the... READ MORE

Digital Marketing Boot Camp kicks off in Melbourne

by James Mitchell • 5 May 2016
The Adviser’s highly anticipated Digital Marketing Boot Camp has kicked off, with Victorian brokers the first... READ MORE

ANZ chief has firm eye on mortgage brokers

by James Mitchell • 4 May 2016
ANZ chief executive Shayne Elliott has explained the significance of the third-party channel to the group's home... READ MORE

Banks cut variable rates

by James Mitchell • 4 May 2016
Two mortgage lenders have announced changes to their variable home loan rates following the Reserve Bank’s decision... READ MORE

Industry boss says RBA decision was justified

by Emma Ryan • 4 May 2016
Mortgage Choice chief executive John Flavell says the Reserve Bank of Australia was left with “no choice” but to... READ MORE

Four in five investors to abandon property

by Georgia Brown • 4 May 2016
A new survey has revealed that 79 per cent of investors would walk away from property if negative gearing was... READ MORE

Business confidence surges above five-year average

by Francesca Krakue • 4 May 2016
Following three consecutive months of increases, business confidence rose again in April and now sits above its... READ MORE

BOQ cuts mortgage rates

by James Mitchell • 3 May 2016
Bank of Queensland has reduced its variable home loan rate following the RBA's decision to cut the official cash rate... READ MORE

NAB passes on rate cut

by James Mitchell • 3 May 2016

NAB has announced it will pass on the RBA’s full rate cut to its mortgage customers.

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RBA makes much-anticipated cash rate decision

by Reporter • 3 May 2016

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

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Westpac sees $17.5bn of mortgages reclassified

by James Mitchell • 3 May 2016
Westpac has seen $17.5 billion of investment property loans switched to owner-occupied loans in the first half of 2016... READ MORE

Pepper rebrand a boon for brokers

by James Mitchell • 3 May 2016
Pepper has unveiled a new initiative that will see its brand refreshed and its retail consumer lending name evolve to... READ MORE

Cash rate tipped to hit historic new low

by Emma Ryan • 3 May 2016
Disappointing inflation figures could force the Reserve Bank of Australia to slash the official interest rate by 25... READ MORE

FBAA to represent brokers at budget lock-up

by Reporter • 3 May 2016
After a sustained period of lobbying and high-level meetings, the FBAA has been invited to be part of Treasury’s... READ MORE
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