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ASIC bans unauthorised mortgage broker
by Huntley Mitchell • 24 Nov 2015
ASIC has permanently banned a former credit representative from the industry after he breached credit legislation...READ MORE
Property investors 'shackled' by new credit policy
by James Mitchell • 24 Nov 2015
A regional broker has slammed a non-major bank’s decision to change its policy “overnight”.
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ASIC to scrutinise broker records
by Emma Ryan • 24 Nov 2015
NAB Broker general manager Steve Kane has revealed some of the specific areas that the corporate watchdog will be... READ MORE
Banks must raise broker awareness: FBAA
by Emma Ryan • 24 Nov 2015
The FBAA has urged major banks to improve consumer awareness about mortgage brokers.
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Value of investor lending drops
by James Mitchell • 24 Nov 2015
Regulatory restrictions placed on finance for investment property have resulted in a sharp fall in the value of... READ MORE
Newcomers learn tricks of the trade at award-winning event
by Emma Ryan • 24 Nov 2015
Two Rising Stars have encouraged new-to-industry brokers to attend The Adviser’s Better Business Summit, saying... READ MORE
Headline rates a ‘baiting and switching’ tactic, says broker
by Emma Ryan • 23 Nov 2015
Brokers are divided on recent rate changes offered by some of Australia’s smaller lenders.
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Flavell backs ASIC broking inquiry
by Emma Ryan • 23 Nov 2015
Mortgage Choice chief executive officer John Flavell has welcomed ASIC’s proposed inquiry into the mortgage broking... READ MORE
QPCU to launch online lodgements
by Huntley Mitchell • 23 Nov 2015
Brokers will soon find it easier to submit deals through Queensland Police Credit Union (QPCU) after the lender... READ MORE
Non-conforming loan arrears hit 15-year low
by Huntley Mitchell • 23 Nov 2015
Australian housing loans in arrears for non-conforming residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) dropped to its... READ MORE
Surge in apartment construction continues
by Emma Ryan • 23 Nov 2015
New figures have revealed that the national construction industry has expanded for the third consecutive month, driven... READ MORE
NAB Broker report shines light on fee for service
by James Mitchell • 20 Nov 2015
A new report from NAB Broker and Genworth has found that almost half of consumers likely to use a mortgage broker... READ MORE
‘Rate hike Friday’: 13 lenders up variable home loan rates
by James Mitchell • 20 Nov 2015
Thirteen lenders will lift their variable rates today for both owner-occupiers and investors.
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ASX-listed lender partners with AFG
by Huntley Mitchell • 20 Nov 2015
A listed marketplace lender has announced a partnership with one of Australia’s largest aggregators, as it looks to... READ MORE
Award-winning brokers reveal referral secrets
by Emma Ryan • 20 Nov 2015
Three of the mortgage broking industry’s leading loan writers have leveraged their respective accolades to build... READ MORE
Capital growth to be ‘very subdued’ in 2016
by James Mitchell • 20 Nov 2015
Australia’s housing market has been tipped to slow substantially, although talk of a sharp correction has been... READ MORE
BOQ reveals big plans for broker channel
by James Mitchell • 19 Nov 2015
Bank of Queensland (BOQ) has outlined its mortgage distribution strategy in which it aims to accredit 4,000 brokers in... READ MORE
New software to deliver faster broker compliance
by Huntley Mitchell • 19 Nov 2015
Leading mortgage aggregator Connective has announced a new tech partnership that is set to speed up the compliance and... READ MORE
Smartline named Australia’s best franchise
by James Mitchell • 19 Nov 2015
Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers has been named as Australia’s top franchise for the seventh consecutive... READ MORE
Professionals Finance broker receives national recognition
by James Mitchell • 19 Nov 2015
Professionals Finance has thrown its support behind one of its top performers after the young broker was named in The... READ MORE
Loan Market strengthens Ray White referral relationship
by Huntley Mitchell • 19 Nov 2015
Loan Market has just wrapped up a referral initiative across its Victorian network which has uncovered over 1,000... READ MORE
Govt to investigate ‘misaligned incentives’ in broking
by Huntley Mitchell & James Mitchell • 18 Nov 2015
The Assistant Treasurer has confirmed that ASIC will undertake an extensive and thorough review of the mortgage broking... READ MORE
Interest-only loans to receive further scrutiny
by Huntley Mitchell • 18 Nov 2015
The FBAA has welcomed an ASIC review of broking practices around interest-only loans after the regulator raised... READ MORE
Better Business Summit prompts broker to develop CRM platform
by Emma Ryan • 18 Nov 2015
Two brokers have praised The Adviser’s Better Business Summit for helping them realise the value of digital... READ MORE
Brokers receive ‘signature-less’ application system
by James Mitchell • 18 Nov 2015
ALI Group has made it easier for eChoice brokers to protect their clients with loan and mortgage protection by... READ MORE
Melbourne’s auction market supremacy continues
by Nick Bendel • 18 Nov 2015
Melbourne has beaten Sydney’s clearance rate for the sixth consecutive week and the 11th time in 12 weeks, according... READ MORE
Brokers shocked by bank’s decision
by Emma Ryan • 17 Nov 2015
A number of mortgage brokers have expressed their frustration over AMP Bank’s return to investor lending after the... READ MORE
McGrath flags broker red tape as potential business risk
by James Mitchell • 17 Nov 2015
Real estate group McGrath has highlighted the potential for increased regulation of the mortgage broking industry to... READ MORE
Sydney brokerage diversifies into planning, risk - Shore Financial
by James Mitchell • 17 Nov 2015
Shore Financial has opened a new division as it looks to diversify its offering and provide clients with products and... READ MORE
Outlook rosy for residential construction
by Huntley Mitchell • 17 Nov 2015
The residential construction industry will see out another healthy year in 2015-16, according to the Housing Industry... READ MORE
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