Mortgage and Finance Brokers Breaking News - The Adviser

Borrowers flocking to variable rates, says Flavell

by James Mitchell • 11 Jul 2016

Mortgage Choice CEO John Flavell says more borrowers are choosing a variable rate mortgage after the Reserve Bank cut... READ MORE

Report finds ‘surprising’ boost in FHB confidence

by Emma Ryan • 11 Jul 2016

First home buyer confidence has increased in one state, despite rising house prices and economic uncertainty, a new... READ MORE

Property prices soar across capitals

by Reporter • 11 Jul 2016

A new report shows Australia’s two most populous cities have pushed the growth rate for dwelling values to a record... READ MORE

La Trobe Financial opens Hong Kong office

La Trobe Financial opens HK office

by Reporter • 10 Jul 2016

The credit specialist has opened a new office in Hong Kong’s financial district, as it continues its expansion into... READ MORE

Former Aussie broker admits to mortgage fraud

by Huntley Mitchell & Vivienne Kelly • 8 Jul 2016

A former Aussie loan writer has pleaded guilty to multiple charges of mortgage fraud involving more than $5... READ MORE

Barry Plant announces rebrand

by Reporter • 8 Jul 2016

Barry Plant Financial Services (BPFS), the broking arm of real estate network Barry Plant Group, has unveiled a new... READ MORE

SME lender boosts state presence

by Emma Ryan • 8 Jul 2016

Small to medium size businesses in South Australia are set to benefit from one lender’s decision to expand... READ MORE

Home building activity loses momentum

by Emma Ryan • 8 Jul 2016

The total number of new dwelling approvals has experienced a decline following two consecutive months of growth,... READ MORE

AFG grows loan book despite ‘turbulent’ EOFY run

by Huntley Mitchell • 7 Jul 2016

AFG’s overall mortgage volumes saw modest growth last financial year, driven by varying results around the country. READ MORE

Senior banker moves into broking

by Huntley Mitchell • 7 Jul 2016

A banking veteran with more than 30 years’ experience in the financial services industry has successfully made the... READ MORE

The big opportunity for brokers this financial year

by Reporter • 7 Jul 2016

Brokers have been advised that a flood of commercial deals could be heading their way in the next few months. READ MORE

How brokers can improve their image

by Francesca Krakue • 7 Jul 2016

Brokers are facing increasing scrutiny over commissions and incentives, but there could be a way to ‘cut through the... READ MORE

Bank’s quiet launch into broker channel praised by tech provider

by James Mitchell • 6 Jul 2016

Australia’s leading electronic lodgement provider has supported one mutual bank’s strategy to enter the third-party... READ MORE

Adelaide Bank increases maximum loan sizes

by James Mitchell • 6 Jul 2016

Adelaide Bank has increased its maximum loan sizes on a suite of commercial products. READ MORE

Have your say on Australia’s non-major lenders - Jul 2016

by Tim Neary • 6 Jul 2016

The Adviser’s annual survey of Australia’s non-major banks is now open and brokers who take part stand a chance to... READ MORE

RBA in ‘wait and see’ mode

by Emma Ryan • 6 Jul 2016

Domestic political uncertainty and global volatility have been cited as the main reasons the Reserve Bank chose to... READ MORE

Reserve Bank decides on cash rate - JULY 2016

by Huntley Mitchell • 5 Jul 2016

The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered the decision of its monthly board meeting. READ MORE

Banks ‘close the umbrella’ on mortgage customers

by Francesca Krakue & Emma Ryan • 5 Jul 2016

A prominent mortgage executive says non-banks are better positioned to drive change in the broker market, claiming... READ MORE

ING Direct cuts rates for investors

by Huntley Mitchell • 5 Jul 2016

ING Direct has heavily discounted a number of its investor home loan products by up to 38 basis points. READ MORE

Mortgage veteran looking to tempt loan writers

by Reporter • 5 Jul 2016

One of the mortgage industry’s most respected leaders is on the hunt for brokers following the launch of a new... READ MORE

Brexit won’t deter cash rate call: survey

by Emma Ryan • 5 Jul 2016

Despite the Australian economy bracing for post-Brexit impacts, it won’t have an effect on the Reserve Bank’s cash... READ MORE

Regional broker crowned Australia's best

by Tim Neary • 4 Jul 2016

More than 700 of the industry’s best operators gathered for the Australian Broking Awards on Friday, with the hotly... READ MORE

More FHBs fear home loans out of reach

by Emma Ryan • 4 Jul 2016

A new survey has revealed that more than half of first home buyers are concerned about being able to qualify for a... READ MORE

Property group penalised for misleading advertising

by Huntley Mitchell • 4 Jul 2016

A Queensland property investment group has been fined by ASIC for producing potentially misleading online... READ MORE