Mortgage and Finance Brokers Breaking News - The Adviser

Industry body hopes to see an end to ‘unfair clawbacks’

by James Mitchell • 30 Dec 2016

The Finance Brokers Association of Australia has revealed some of its top priorities for 2017, including the... READ MORE

Christmas debt tipped to hit $3.8bn

by James Mitchell • 30 Dec 2016

A new report from comparison website finder.com.au has revealed how Australians will manage their spending over the... READ MORE

Major aggregator reflects on 2016 milestones

by James Mitchell • 29 Dec 2016

The CEO of one of Australia’s largest mortgage aggregators looks back on a successful year that saw the group surpass... READ MORE

Brokers to ‘get more market share’ using fintech

by Tamikah Bretzke • 29 Dec 2016

The general manager of a regional bank has said that fintech in the broking industry will not be a “disruptor to... READ MORE

Top broker reveals the importance of good support

by Francesca Krakue • 29 Dec 2016

One of the country’s top brokers, who wrote $100 million in loans in the last financial year, has emphasised that a... READ MORE

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White-label lending a ‘runaway success’ in 2016

by James Mitchell • 28 Dec 2016

One of the biggest funders in the Australian mortgage market has explained why white-label products have been so... READ MORE

How thinking outside the box can boost your business

by Francesca Krakue • 28 Dec 2016

One of the country’s top brokers has discussed how thinking laterally and creatively can help spark a long and... READ MORE

Brokers divided on rate outlook

by James Mitchell • 23 Dec 2016

Mortgage brokers appear to be split on whether the Reserve Bank will cut rates again in 2017. READ MORE

False payslips see broker permanently banned

by James Mitchell • 23 Dec 2016

ASIC has permanently banned a former finance broker from engaging in credit activities. READ MORE

The 12 days of broking

by Tamikah Bretzke • 23 Dec 2016

For brokers, the ‘silly season’ is often associated with skeleton staff, slow business and closures over the... READ MORE

‘Too many unknowns’ in ASIC funding model: FBAA

by James Mitchell • 22 Dec 2016

The Finance Brokers Association of Australia remains in ongoing discussions with Treasury and key profile industry... READ MORE

Melbourne brokerage to list on ASX

by Reporter • 22 Dec 2016

A multi-disciplinary financial services firm that provides finance brokering has announced that it will list on the... READ MORE

Flavell warns of further rate hikes in 2017

by James Mitchell • 22 Dec 2016

Mortgage Choice chief executive officer John Flavell believes Australia’s lenders will continue to lift interest... READ MORE

Majority of Aussies struggle with overspending

by Francesca Krakue • 22 Dec 2016

A new study has revealed that the majority of Australians have problems with overspending, particularly over the... READ MORE

Westpac third-party GM to join specialist lender

by James Mitchell • 21 Dec 2016

Westpac’s NSW state general manager of third-party distribution will head up broker sales at a leading specialist... READ MORE

Bank launches new home loan following broker feedback

by James Mitchell • 21 Dec 2016

An Australian bank has today launched a new home loan product which offers a discount against the combined average... READ MORE

Non-major sells estates business to trustee company

by Reporter • 21 Dec 2016

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Equity Trustees, after... READ MORE

Major brokerage supports food donation drive

by Reporter • 21 Dec 2016

Brokers, team members, and those in the head office of Aussie Home Loans are being asked to bring in non-perishable... READ MORE

ANZ appoints customer fairness adviser

by Staff reporter • 21 Dec 2016

The major bank has appointed a Commonwealth Ombudsman to the newly created role of customer fairness adviser, which is... READ MORE

REA Group to roll out white-label home loans

by James Mitchell • 20 Dec 2016

Online real estate portal realestate.com.au has partnered with a major bank to launch a suite of branded home loan... READ MORE

Apartment prices to fall up to 20%, warns economist

by James Mitchell • 20 Dec 2016

A leading economist has predicted unit prices in Sydney and Melbourne to lose up to 20 per cent of their value as areas... READ MORE

FHBs waiting longer to enter property market

by Staff reporter • 20 Dec 2016

Recent research has revealed that in the ’90s it took from just a few months to a year to save a deposit for the... READ MORE

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