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Emailing customer documentation ‘unsafe’, says fintech company
by Tamikah Bretzke • 29 Sep 2016
Emailing a customer’s documentation is an “unsafe practice”, the sales director of a fintech app has warned.  READ MORE
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Accountants increasingly keen to partner with brokers
by John Maxwell • 29 Sep 2016
While many accountants have had the epiphany of partnering, a large number of them have struggled to find a broker or... READ MORE

Young broker of the Year to be revealed at Sydney event
by Reporter • 28 Sep 2016
Brokers under the age of 30 will be celebrated at a cocktail event this November, with the Young Broker of the Year for... READ MORE
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Leading brokerage sees 30% rise in enquiries following RBA cut
by Tamikah Bretzke • 28 Sep 2016
Aussie Home Loans has reported a sharp rise in property buyer interest following the Reserve Bank’s interest rate... READ MORE
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More big banks providing assistance to flood-hit customers
by Tamikah Bretzke • 28 Sep 2016
All the big four banks will be providing assistance packages to flood-affected customers in central western New South... READ MORE

NAB overhauls lending offer for mortgage brokers
by Reporter • 27 Sep 2016
Big four bank NAB has announced a major overhaul of its mortgage broker proposition in a bid to become “the number... READ MORE

Industry reviews ‘impacting number of new brokers’
by Reporter • 27 Sep 2016
Reviews into the broking industry are “most definitely” impacting the number of people entering the mortgage... READ MORE
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Major bank suspends loan repayments for flood victims - Big four bank...
by Tamikah Bretzke • 27 Sep 2016
Big four bank ANZ has announced that it will suspend loan repayments for customers affected by the flooding of the... READ MORE
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Consumers 'preference' brokers over branches
by Tamikah Bretzke • 27 Sep 2016
A leading aggregator has said that the mortgage broking industry has won further market share in the past 12 months... READ MORE
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Smartline named Franchise of the Year
by Tamikah Bretzke • 27 Sep 2016
Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers has been named Franchise of the Year in the 2016 Top Franchise Awards. READ MORE

Banking mistrust a ‘real opportunity’ for brokers

by Reporter • 26 Sep 2016
The negative ‘reputational impact’ of large banks inappropriately charging customers fees could have a positive... READ MORE
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Lending curbs ‘making it harder for everyday people’
by Francesca Krakue • 26 Sep 2016
APRA’s tightened lending measures are impacting on the ability of ‘everyday people’ to build wealth, several... READ MORE

International aggregator partners with NLG Leasing
by Reporter • 26 Sep 2016
Boutique international aggregator Specialist Finance Group has made a strategic partnership with asset finance provider... READ MORE
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Asset finance provider breaks into broker channel
by Reporter • 26 Sep 2016
Independent asset finance and capital solutions provider Alleasing has launched an intermediary division that will... READ MORE
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50% of new-to-industry brokers fail in the first 18 months
by Reporter • 23 Sep 2016
Around half of all new-to-industry brokers don’t make it through the first 18 months of business, the Finance Brokers... READ MORE
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Broking ‘a very efficient channel’ for SMEs
by Francesca Krakue • 23 Sep 2016
The chief executive of an alternative small business lender says the third-party channel is highly effective... READ MORE
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Elite brokers highlight benefits of strong staff culture
by Francesca Krakue • 23 Sep 2016
Several top loan writers have underscored the importance of having a solid team to propel a brokerage’s success. READ MORE
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New online PD broadcasts for regional brokers
by Reporter • 23 Sep 2016
The Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia has announced it is launching online broadcasts of live and... READ MORE

Brokers can ‘triple revenue’ through commercial lending
by Francesca Krakue • 22 Sep 2016
Having recently seen a surge in commercial business coming in through the broker channel, ING DIRECT has highlighted... READ MORE
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Pepper Money appoints new MD for Australian mortgages
by Reporter • 22 Sep 2016
Leading mortgage provider Pepper Money has appointed Mario Rehayem, the company’s former director of sales and... READ MORE
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Marketing investment delivers significant returns to top broker
by Francesca Krakue • 22 Sep 2016
An elite broker and one of the industry’s top loan writers has highlighted the significant benefits of thoughtful... READ MORE
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Top loan writers forecast future market challenges

by Francesca Krakue • 22 Sep 2016
Several top loan writers have warned of market challenges over the next 12 months, but that despite continual flux... READ MORE
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Mortgage protection provider partners with aggregator
by Tamikah Bretzke • 22 Sep 2016
Loan protection distributor ALI Group has announced the expansion of its broker footprint through a new partnership... READ MORE

Broker tips market share to surge
by Francesca Krakue • 21 Sep 2016
One of the industry’s top loan writers says brokers’ ownership of the market is likely to burgeon in the next 12... READ MORE
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Leading aggregator and established lender announce partnership
by Reporter • 21 Sep 2016
Mortgage aggregator eChoice has announced that it has partnered with Bank Australia in a move to offer its broking... READ MORE