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Suncorp hosts sell-out broker event
by Emma Ryan • 12 Feb 2016
Suncorp Bank has hosted its first SME Masterclass Series for brokers looking to enter the small business lending...READ MORE
Financial comfort gap widens between young and old
by Francesca Krakue • 12 Feb 2016
The financial gap between younger and older generations has widened significantly since 2011, according to a recent... READ MORE
Sydney leads national auction market
by Reporter • 12 Feb 2016
Last weekend saw Sydney return to form with auction sales, according to data from property group APM... READ MORE
Broker strategy at centre of bank’s $15 million restructure
by James Mitchell • 11 Feb 2016
A regional bank has pointed to its broker distribution strategy to explain the bank's decision to invest $15 million in... READ MORE
Mortgage group records 350% growth in settlements
by James Mitchell • 11 Feb 2016
The finance arm of a national real estate group has reported a 350 per cent surge in settlements in 2015.
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Lender responds to ASIC penalty
by James Mitchell • 11 Feb 2016
An Australian lender forced to remove one of its loans from the market has defended the product and stressed that the... READ MORE
Business confidence slump continues
by Reporter • 11 Feb 2016
Business confidence has declined for a third consecutive month, but it remains above the level prior to Malcolm... READ MORE
Mortgage broker cops four-year ban
by James Mitchell • 10 Feb 2016
ASIC has banned a Melbourne mortgage broker for four years from engaging in any credit activities.
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Young broker turns Facebook into lead generator
by Georgia Brown • 10 Feb 2016
A young Sydney broker has generated an additional 30 leads per month using a social media campaign that targets Gen Y... READ MORE
Low rates no help for FHBs
by Huntley Mitchell • 10 Feb 2016
The current low interest rate environment is doing little to motivate first home buyers to enter the property market,... READ MORE
Better Business Summit to host over 4,000 guests
by Reporter • 10 Feb 2016
More than 4,000 industry professionals will attend The Adviser’s annual Better Business Summit, which kicks off in... READ MORE
GST rise will damage housing affordability: HIA
by Francesca Krakue • 10 Feb 2016
A proposed increase to the GST on new housing will reduce affordability and cost jobs, the Housing Industry Association... READ MORE
ASIC bans broking director
by Huntley Mitchell • 9 Feb 2016
ASIC has banned a director of two companies from engaging in credit activities and managing corporations for four... READ MORE
Broker questions aggregation model amid remuneration review
by James Mitchell • 9 Feb 2016
Regulators investigating broker commissions are “missing the big picture” by talking to industry bodies and... READ MORE
Another major bank hikes rates
by Huntley Mitchell • 9 Feb 2016
ANZ has become the second major bank to announce interest rate raises to some of its business lending products.
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Broker parodies Ashley Madison to expose ‘cheating’ banks
by James Mitchell • 9 Feb 2016
A Brisbane mortgage broker has parodied an infamous dating website to highlight how banks are increasingly... READ MORE
Sydney on top for property price growth
by Reporter • 9 Feb 2016
Australia’s capital cities posted a string of stand-out real estate results last year – but not all of them were... READ MORE
New housing stock remains strong
by Reporter • 9 Feb 2016
The number of building approvals exceeded 230,000 last year, allowing for a strong finish to 2015.
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Industry body provides update on broker commissions review
by James Mitchell • 8 Feb 2016
The head of one of the broking industry’s peak bodies has revealed he is in discussions with senior government and... READ MORE
High-profile CBA mortgage exec partners with brokers
by Emma Ryan • 8 Feb 2016
The former national manager of mortgage innovation at Commonwealth Bank has been appointed as the new managing director... READ MORE
Fixed-rate demand hits 12-month high
by James Mitchell • 8 Feb 2016
Demand for fixed-rate home loans has hit its highest level in more than a year, new data has revealed.
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Capital city price growth soars
by Reporter • 8 Feb 2016
Capital city property prices have grown more than 50 per cent faster than regional prices over the past decade,... READ MORE
Broker rewarded for embracing technology
by Huntley Mitchell • 8 Feb 2016
One broker has won a trip for two to Hawaii by lodging supporting loan documents correctly using a mortgage technology... READ MORE
Facebook is huge – but don’t let it be a huge waste of time
by Reporter • 7 Feb 2016
Because it is the biggest social network on the web, Facebook has the potential to be a huge resource for your... READ MORE
HSBC mulls third-party plans
by Huntley Mitchell & James Mitchell • 5 Feb 2016
A global banking group is researching its mortgage distribution options in the Australian market, including the... READ MORE
Loan Market to boost brokers’ online presence
by Huntley Mitchell • 5 Feb 2016
Loan Market has launched a new in-house function to support the development of new technology for its brokers.
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Rate hikes a ‘significant blow’ to housing affordability
by Emma Ryan • 5 Feb 2016
A new report claims the major banks’ variable rate hikes in November last year have significantly impacted housing... READ MORE
ASIC to continue red tape cuts
by Reporter • 5 Feb 2016
The corporate watchdog has released a new update on its work to reduce red tape and cut compliance costs.
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Westpac names new broker head
by James Mitchell • 4 Feb 2016
Westpac has today announced its new national head of broker distribution.
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Vow inks deal with online lead generator
by James Mitchell • 4 Feb 2016
Leading aggregator Vow Financial has revealed a new partnership with an online lead generation platform set to launch... READ MORE
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