Mortgage and Finance Brokers Breaking News - The Adviser

MoneyQuest issues warning to FHBs

by Emma Ryan • 30 Jun 2016

Broking franchise MoneyQuest has cautioned first home buyers against postponing the purchase of property based on... READ MORE

Sellers' pain and gain revealed

by Emma Ryan • 30 Jun 2016

New research has uncovered the profits and losses of Australian property sellers over the March quarter, determining... READ MORE

Regional markets experience uplift in demand

by Georgia Brown • 30 Jun 2016

Australia’s regional markets are dominating when it comes to growth in the value of property sales, with one area... READ MORE

Broker sentenced for loan fraud

by Huntley Mitchell • 29 Jun 2016

A former Sydney finance broker has been sentenced to a one-year intensive correction order in the NSW Local Court after... READ MORE

Brokers warned about responsible lending as policies change

by James Mitchell • 29 Jun 2016

Mortgage brokers have been urged to make their own assessments independently of bank lending policies as banks continue... READ MORE

Top AFR journo schooled by MFAA

by Huntley Mitchell • 29 Jun 2016

In an effort to highlight the value of the third-party channel, the MFAA has met with a well-known finance journalist... READ MORE

Older Aussies face rising mortgage debts

by Emma Ryan • 29 Jun 2016

The number of Australians taking property debt into their retirement years has risen significantly, new research... READ MORE

Industry bodies sound alarm on federal election

by Emma Ryan • 29 Jun 2016

Property lobby groups are urging Australians to vote cautiously at this weekend’s federal election, saying the heavy... READ MORE

Rent prices improve as market remains tight

by Reporter • 29 Jun 2016

Vacancy rates have remained tight for most of the country, while asking rents have risen across most capital cities. READ MORE

Brokers not driven by commission, says industry veteran

by James Mitchell • 28 Jun 2016

One of the third-party channel’s most respected leaders says commissions are not an incentive for brokers to be... READ MORE

New service targets time-poor brokers

by Huntley Mitchell • 28 Jun 2016

A new credit repair company, which aims to help brokers avoid wasting time on loan applications that are likely to be... READ MORE

Victoria leads nation for residential building

by Francesca Krakue • 28 Jun 2016

Victoria has overtaken NSW as the state with the best residential building performance, according to a recent Housing... READ MORE

NAB announces home loan changes

by James Mitchell • 27 Jun 2016

NAB has further tightened its policy for lending to non-residents, after announcing LVR changes last month. READ MORE

Majors boost fixed rate market share by 30%

by Emma Ryan • 27 Jun 2016

The big four banks have seen a surge in market share by targeting fixed rate mortgages, edging out the non-majors who... READ MORE

Greater Bank slashes investor rates

by Huntley Mitchell • 27 Jun 2016

Greater Bank has signalled it is keen to ramp up its investor lending activity by introducing lower rates for some of... READ MORE

FBAA slams major bank for ‘dodgy’ practices

by Huntley Mitchell • 27 Jun 2016

The FBAA says pressure on staff at a big four bank to sell unsuitable finance products to customers in order to meet... READ MORE

Australia's top investor destinations revealed

by Georgia Brown • 27 Jun 2016

A new report has uncovered the locations most favoured by property investors, including one capital city where 63 per... READ MORE

Property industry welcomes stamp duty concessions

by Reporter • 27 Jun 2016

The Property Council of Australia has applauded the South Australian government’s decision to extend stamp duty... READ MORE

Navigating lending changes ‘a game of chess’, says broker

by Lucy Dean • 26 Jun 2016

Interest-only loans have long been the preferred product for property investors, but ongoing rate hikes and lender... READ MORE

LNS urges brokers to weigh up aggregator offerings

by Reporter • 24 Jun 2016

Liberty Network Services says the current level of competition in the third-party channel presents the perfect... READ MORE

Q&A: Royden D'Vaz, Bluestone Mortgages

by Emma Ryan • 24 Jun 2016

The Adviser speaks to Bluestone Mortgages national manager of sales, marketing and distribution Royden D’Vaz about... READ MORE

MFAA breaks silence on Hayden’s abrupt exit

by James Mitchell • 24 Jun 2016

The Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia has divulged details surrounding the sudden departure of its CEO. READ MORE

Auswide unveils new rates for investors

by Huntley Mitchell • 24 Jun 2016

Auswide Bank has made a number of rate cuts on its investor home loan products. READ MORE

Mortgage arrears rise but remain below average