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Major funder sharpens variable rates
by James Mitchell • 11 Sep 2015
A major bank-owned mortgage funder has cut its variable rates for owner-occupiers to below 4 per cent and revealed a...READ MORE
Melbourne man pleads guilty to mortgage fraud
by James Mitchell • 11 Sep 2015
A Melbourne man has pleaded guilty to participating in a multimillion-dollar home-loan fraud conspiracy.
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Investor curbs failing, says Flavell
by James Mitchell • 11 Sep 2015
Mortgage Choice chief executive John Flavell says changes to investor lending are failing to have a significant impact... READ MORE
APRA measures could backfire, says wealth group
by Huntley Mitchell • 11 Sep 2015
Moves by the regulators and banks to curb investor lending growth in Sydney and Melbourne will needlessly harm... READ MORE
MyState cuts rates below 4%
by James Mitchell • 10 Sep 2015
An ASX-listed bank has just announced new market-leading mortgage terms.
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St.George open to expanding ‘no LMI’ policy to brokers
by James Mitchell • 10 Sep 2015
St.George Bank has revealed that it is open to adding additional sectors to its current LMI policy for medical... READ MORE
Aggregator takes issue with regulator
by Huntley Mitchell • 10 Sep 2015
The head of a mortgage aggregation group says the prudential regulator could have used tax controls to curb investor... READ MORE
Choice Home Loans encourages financial confidence in women
by James Mitchell • 10 Sep 2015
Choice Home Loans partnered with the Mamamia Women’s Network to host an event aimed to drive financial confidence... READ MORE
MFAA appoints AFG director
by Huntley Mitchell • 10 Sep 2015
The MFAA has announced the appointment of AFG executive director Malcolm Watkins to its board.
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Melbourne sees jump in property sales
by Reporter • 10 Sep 2015
Sales volumes have increased in half of Australia’s capitals, while other cities have suffered big declines.
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Mortgage changes ‘will be constant’, says broker head
by James Mitchell • 9 Sep 2015
The general manager of mortgage broking at one of Australia’s largest banks has cautioned brokers to prepare for... READ MORE
Regulate other lending sectors: Haron
by Huntley Mitchell • 9 Sep 2015
Connective director Mark Haron has called for the regulatory focus to be shifted to other areas of lending to avoid a... READ MORE
Intuitive Finance scoops up prestigious accolade
by Emma Ryan • 9 Sep 2015
Intuitive Finance has been crowned Victoria’s favourite mortgage broker at the 2015 Investors Choice Awards.
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NT and WA lead the way on housing affordability
by Reporter • 9 Sep 2015
Property has become more affordable in every state and territory over the past 12 months – except for New South... READ MORE
Homes under $400,000 a rare find
by Reporter • 9 Sep 2015
Australia’s supply of cheap houses has dried up in almost all capital cities in the past 10 years.
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ME announces cashback offer
by James Mitchell • 8 Sep 2015
Industry super fund-owned bank ME has just announced a cashback offer for new home loan customers.
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Borrowers rush to reclassify loans following investor pricing hikes
by James Mitchell • 8 Sep 2015
St.George Bank has introduced new processes to cope with an influx of investors switching to an owner-occupied loan... READ MORE
AFG clarifies benefits of new white-label offering
by Emma Ryan • 8 Sep 2015
Following the announcement of its new white-label offering with Macquarie Bank, AFG has clarified what it will mean for... READ MORE
FBAA urges better media engagement by brokers
by Huntley Mitchell & Adam Zuchetti • 8 Sep 2015
The FBAA has called for brokers to seek further media opportunities to promote not just their own business, but the... READ MORE
New home sales point to healthy 2015-16
by Reporter • 8 Sep 2015
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) says new home sales remain in “strong shape” despite a modest decline in... READ MORE
ASIC hands broker four-year ban
by Huntley Mitchell • 7 Sep 2015
ASIC has banned Raghwa Nand Prasad of Chipping Norton from providing financial services and engaging in credit... READ MORE
Loan Ave to offer 3% variable rate discounts
by Huntley Mitchell • 7 Sep 2015
Loan Ave has officially launched a revolutionary new product that offers customers heavily discounted home loan... READ MORE
Online lender identifies next growth opportunity for brokers
by Emma Ryan & Huntley Mitchell • 7 Sep 2015
An Australian online lender is leveraging its technology platform to provide brokers with a simple solution to offer... READ MORE
Fixed rate demand at three-year low
by Emma Ryan • 7 Sep 2015
Fixed rate home loan demand has fallen to its lowest level in almost three years, according to new data by Mortgage... READ MORE
MFAA revamps member acquisition process
by Reporter • 7 Sep 2015
The MFAA has updated its member acquisition process to be more flexible following industry feedback that change was... READ MORE
Bank Australia announces entry to third-party channel
by Huntley Mitchell • 4 Sep 2015
Bank Australia has partnered with mortgage aggregation group AFG to provide home loans through brokers.
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AFG launches new white-label offering
by James Mitchell • 4 Sep 2015
Listed mortgage aggregation group AFG has secured a new white-label agreement with Macquarie Bank.
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Suncorp unveils rate discounts
by Huntley Mitchell • 4 Sep 2015
Suncorp Bank is offering discounted rates for a limited time on its variable and fixed home loans for... READ MORE
Banned adviser falsified bank docs for commission
by Reporter • 4 Sep 2015
The corporate watchdog has permanently banned a former authorised representative from the financial services industry... READ MORE
FBAA cautious over FHB super scheme
by Reporter • 4 Sep 2015
FBAA chief executive Peter White has cautiously backed a move allowing first home buyers to access their superannuation... READ MORE
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