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Property market outlook for 2016 revealed

by Emma Ryan • 4 Jan 2016

The head of one of Australia’s largest real estate groups has outlined the property market trends he expects will...READ MORE

Dwelling prices highlight divergent housing conditions

by Huntley Mitchell • 4 Jan 2016

Figures recently released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show a significant variation in annual dwelling price... READ MORE

YBR launches SMAs

by James Mitchell • 31 Dec 2015

Yellow Brick Road has launched 10 separately managed accounts (SMAs) with a minimum investment of $25,000.

Credit record a ‘deal breaker’, warns bank

by James Mitchell • 31 Dec 2015

A non-major bank has warned hopeful homeowners to check their credit record before applying for a mortgage.

Rising aggregator costs create path towards broking ‘super groups’

by • 30 Dec 2015

Industry leaders believe the cost pressures facing aggregators will drive consolidation in the broking industry,... READ MORE

Broker joins board of boutique aggregator

by Huntley Mitchell • 30 Dec 2015

Mortgage aggregator Custom Equity Group has appointed a broker member to its board at its annual general meeting in... READ MORE

Broker group confirms partnership plans

by Emma Ryan • 29 Dec 2015

A branded broker group has confirmed it will partner with more real estate agents after receiving 20 per cent of its... READ MORE

Aggregator explains the 'power of one lead'

by Emma Ryan • 29 Dec 2015

eChoice general manager of sales and distribution Paul Liccione has encouraged brokers to think of every lead as a... READ MORE

Analysis: Banking on foot traffic

by James Mitchell • 29 Dec 2015

ANZ’s decision to launch a first-of-its-kind Home Loan Centre in Sydney goes to show that shopfronts still send a... READ MORE

Lender reveals new product details

by James Mitchell • 24 Dec 2015

An Australian non-bank lender has enhanced its suite of construction loans with the introduction of a non-conforming... READ MORE

ING Direct to help brokers diversify in 2016

by Huntley Mitchell • 24 Dec 2015

ING Direct has announced the launch of a new commercial lending training program for mortgage brokers as the bank looks... READ MORE

Broking groups help those in need this Christmas

by Huntley Mitchell • 24 Dec 2015

Two of Australia’s largest broking groups are partnering with charities to give back to thousands of disadvantaged... READ MORE

Loan Market NSW sets new record

by Huntley Mitchell • 23 Dec 2015

Loan Market’s New South Wales team has topped the group’s national leaderboards for broker settlements and personal... READ MORE

ME urges Christmas spenders to switch cards now

by Emma Ryan • 23 Dec 2015

Industry super fund-owned bank ME has encouraged Australians to make the switch to a low-cost credit card to save on... READ MORE

Branded broker group names new CEO

by James Mitchell • 22 Dec 2015

A Western Australia-based broker group has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer.

ASIC bans former bank manager

by James Mitchell • 22 Dec 2015

ASIC has permanently banned a former WA bank manager from providing financial services and engaging in credit... READ MORE

Aggregator announces new partnership

by James Mitchell • 21 Dec 2015

Two Western Australia-based aggregation groups have joined forces to provide a fully integrated third-party... READ MORE

Mortgage rate hikes on the cards for 2016

by James Mitchell • 21 Dec 2015

A global investment manager believes borrowers will continue to bear the brunt of the Australian banks’ new capital... READ MORE

Decline in loan arrears continues

by Huntley Mitchell • 21 Dec 2015

Australian housing loans in arrears for prime and non-conforming residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) have... READ MORE

Industry reacts to ANZ's new mortgage strategy

by Emma Ryan • 18 Dec 2015

The third-party channel has shared its thoughts on ANZ opening up Australia’s first dedicated Home Loan... READ MORE

Calmer property market predicted for 2016

by Nick Bendel • 18 Dec 2015

House prices will increase in all capital cities in 2016, but high-octane growth is out of the question, a new report... READ MORE

Sydney Better Business awards a sell-out success

by Reporter • 17 Dec 2015

The Adviser can confirm a full house at the Better Business Summit 2016 awards evening in Sydney after the few... READ MORE

Gateway slashes rates by up to 50 basis points

by Huntley Mitchell • 17 Dec 2015

Gateway Credit Union has announced significant rate reductions across its fixed-rate home loan products.

Panos explains how new ideas can transform a business

by James Mitchell • 17 Dec 2015

Tom Panos, MC of The Adviser’s 2016 Better Business Summit, says a key takeaway from a conference can triple a... READ MORE

Aussie centre sets the pace for customer service

by Emma Ryan • 17 Dec 2015

Aussie Home Loans’ new customer contact centre has recorded substantial growth since opening its doors in... READ MORE

Melbourne men sentenced over multimillion-dollar mortgage fraud

by James Mitchell • 16 Dec 2015

Two men associated with a Melbourne mortgage broker have been sentenced for conspiring to defraud financial... READ MORE

Branded group cuts rates

by James Mitchell • 16 Dec 2015

One of the mortgage market’s most recognised brands has lowered its split home loan rate.

Brokers turn to white-label for investor loan solutions

by Emma Ryan • 16 Dec 2015

Brokers from across Australia have shared their thoughts on how white-label mortgages are helping them and their... READ MORE

Listed lender launches innovative product

by Emma Ryan • 16 Dec 2015

An ASX-listed lender has announced the launch of a new mortgage product with increased flexibility that removes the... READ MORE

ASIC wants life insurers to reveal policy details

by Reporter • 16 Dec 2015

The regulator has released a consultation paper seeking feedback on proposals it hopes to add to the life insurance... READ MORE

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