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Suncorp ups broker commissions and cuts rates

by James Mitchell • 14 Oct 2015
Suncorp Bank has announced widespread changes to its mortgage products including a cashback offer and commission bonus...READ MORE

Westpac hikes variable rates

by James Mitchell • 14 Oct 2015
A major Australian bank has today announced an increase in its variable mortgage rates for investors and... READ MORE

Adelaide Bank cuts investor home loan rates

by James Mitchell • 14 Oct 2015

Adelaide Bank has announced rate reductions to its investor and owner-occupied home loans.

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Off-the-plan purchases ‘fraught with danger’

by Huntley Mitchell • 14 Oct 2015
A national property advisory firm has warned investors to avoid off-the-plan purchases, claiming they are “fraught... READ MORE

AMP reduces rates below 4%

by James Mitchell • 14 Oct 2015

AMP Bank has slashed its variable rates for new owner-occupiers.

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Clearance rates rise across key auction markets

by Reporter • 14 Oct 2015
Last weekend’s auction results saw improvements across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide, according to... READ MORE

ASIC targets brokerage over misleading advertising

by Huntley Mitchell • 13 Oct 2015
Melbourne-based firm Elite Mortgage Brokers has agreed to make changes to its website and print advertisements after... READ MORE

Elite brokers to help regulate investor loans

by James Mitchell • 13 Oct 2015
One of Australia’s top brokers believes the major banks will look to control the quality of their home loans through... READ MORE

New revenue streams ‘mandatory’ to retain clients

by Reporter • 13 Oct 2015
A third-party veteran believes offering multiple products is essential if brokers wish to build a sustainable business... READ MORE

Borrowers becoming ‘increasingly savvy’: Symond

by Huntley Mitchell • 13 Oct 2015
Most Australians are likely to shop around for their next home loan or refinance deal, and are increasingly looking at... READ MORE

Top broker’s success secret revealed

by Reporter • 13 Oct 2015
The business partner of Loan Market Victoria’s top broker, Josh Bartlett, has revealed the key that drives his... READ MORE

Darwin tops property price growth charts

by Nick Bendel • 13 Oct 2015
The troubled Darwin market has actually outperformed both Sydney and Melbourne during the past decade, new statistics... READ MORE

Chinese-speaking staff vital to broker groups

by James Mitchell • 12 Oct 2015
A third-party veteran believes new and growing broker businesses must employ Chinese-speaking staff to capitalise on... READ MORE

Bank reveals new pricing for commercial loans

by James Mitchell • 12 Oct 2015
A non-major bank has announced a new variable rate for commercial loans in response to growing investor demand for... READ MORE

SME funder offers ‘compelling’ broker proposition

by Huntley Mitchell • 12 Oct 2015
A company that specialises in providing invoice funding for small to medium-sized businesses is looking to further... READ MORE

Turnbull’s tech vision aligned with mortgage groups

by Reporter • 12 Oct 2015
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s vision for technology and innovation is aligned with the views of many prominent... READ MORE

Property price growth soars in Melbourne

by Nick Bendel • 12 Oct 2015
Australia might have a new housing king after recent data revealed that Melbourne is now growing much faster than... READ MORE

Finsure achieves record settlement growth

by Huntley Mitchell • 9 Oct 2015
Finsure Finance and Insurance has revealed it achieved growth of almost 70 per cent in settlement volumes for the last... READ MORE

Challenger bank to boost broker footprint by 60%

by James Mitchell • 9 Oct 2015
An Australian regional bank has revealed its plans to significantly grow its mortgage distribution through the... READ MORE

Brokers ‘would be mad’ not to consider commercial lending

by Reporter • 9 Oct 2015
One of Australia’s leading mortgage brokers says the multiple benefits of diversifying into commercial lending are... READ MORE

Brokers take to the field for charity

by Huntley Mitchell • 9 Oct 2015
Over 80 brokers and other industry figures have faced off in a five-a-side soccer competition at ANZ Stadium to raise... READ MORE

Bankwest announces new rates for brokers

by James Mitchell • 8 Oct 2015

An Australian challenger bank has just announced a raft of fresh home loan rates available to brokers.

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Commission model deters new brokers

by James Mitchell • 8 Oct 2015
A new report by a global recruitment company has identified a “talent mismatch” for mortgage broking roles and a... READ MORE

Fed Court takes action against property spruiker

by James Mitchell • 8 Oct 2015
The Federal Court has made interim orders appointing provisional liquidators to companies associated with Jamie... READ MORE

Top broker reveals simple tip to business growth

by James Mitchell • 8 Oct 2015
One of Australia’s leading loan writers has explained how mortgage brokers can pay for a personal assistant by... READ MORE

Loan Market director to harness ‘unrealised opportunities’

by Huntley Mitchell • 8 Oct 2015
Loan Market Victoria’s recently appointed associate director says he is determined to release the untapped potential... READ MORE

Auction market improves in Sydney, weakens in Melbourne

by Jay Garcia • 8 Oct 2015
After four weekends of decreasing clearance rates, Sydney saw a marginal improvement while Melbourne auctions were... READ MORE

ME reveals new variable rate

by James Mitchell • 7 Oct 2015
A non-major bank has announced a new variable rate for owner-occupiers that is only available for a limited time but... READ MORE

New valuation rules 'dropped like a bombshell'

by James Mitchell • 7 Oct 2015
A Queensland broker has expressed his frustration after failing to secure finance for off-the-plan purchasers following... READ MORE

Westpac unveils innovative mortgage technology

by Huntley Mitchell • 7 Oct 2015
Westpac has officially launched customer-centric technology that is set to change the way borrowers view the equity in... READ MORE
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