Mortgage and Finance Brokers Breaking News - The Adviser

Nation's best non-banks revealed

by James Mitchell • 7 Mar 2016

The Adviser’s Third-Party Lending Report – Non-Major Banks has named the best lenders in the business, voted by... READ MORE

Property investors 'freaked out', lender says

by Emma Ryan • 7 Mar 2016

The CEO of an Australian mortgage lender says confidence among property investors has been rocked by tougher lending... READ MORE

Accounting firm weighs in on negative gearing debate

by Emma Ryan • 7 Mar 2016

The chief executive of a national accounting group has offered his insights into the potential impacts of negative... READ MORE

New home building stumbles into 2016

by Huntley Mitchell • 7 Mar 2016

Building approvals for detached houses and multi-units weakened in January, according to new figures released by the... READ MORE

Brokers embrace digital PD day

by Reporter • 7 Mar 2016

PLAN Australia’s inaugural digital professional development day has been met with positive feedback from brokers. READ MORE

Best of NSW crowned at sold-out event

by Emma Ryan • 4 Mar 2016

More than 20 mortgage professionals across New South Wales received top honours at The Adviser’s Better Business... READ MORE

Queensland brokers hit with tougher ID checks

by James Mitchell • 4 Mar 2016

The Sunshine State has introduced legislation that will align its verification of identity (VOI) requirements with the... READ MORE

CEO calls for impartial foreign investment policy

by James Mitchell • 4 Mar 2016

The head of an award-winning real estate group has called for a fairer foreign investment policy that offers both... READ MORE

Smaller cities set to rival Sydney's property price growth

by Francesca Krakue • 4 Mar 2016

Home value growth rates in smaller cities may soon start to rival Sydney's, a new report has found. READ MORE

SME top priorities revealed

by Reporter • 4 Mar 2016

New research has revealed what a number of small business owners would do with a $50,000 cash injection. READ MORE

AFG grows loan book to $114 billion

by James Mitchell • 3 Mar 2016

Listed mortgage aggregator AFG has revealed its financial results for the first six months of the 2016 financial year. READ MORE

McGrath says market results discredit doomsday predictions

by Jack Needham • 3 Mar 2016

One of Australia’s most respected real estate figures has spoken out against predictions of a 50 per cent decrease in... READ MORE

Byblos Finance names new GM

by Francesca Krakue • 3 Mar 2016

Sydney-based brokerage Byblos Finance has announced the appointment of its new general manager who will help grow the... READ MORE

NAB awards $100,000 to broker client

by Reporter • 3 Mar 2016

NAB has awarded one lucky home loan customer $100,000 as part of its Home Improvement Promotion. READ MORE

Broker’s ban reduced following appeal

by James Mitchell • 2 Mar 2016

A former Victorian finance broker has had her ban period reduced by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. READ MORE

YBR reveals aggressive acquisition plans

by James Mitchell • 2 Mar 2016

Yellow Brick Road (YBR) has revealed its ambitious growth plans which includes acquiring 10 new broker groups every... READ MORE

Suncorp unveils rewards program for brokers

by Huntley Mitchell • 2 Mar 2016

Suncorp Bank has launched a new rewards program designed to support brokers’ relationships with customers through... READ MORE

RBA decision a no-brainer

by Emma Ryan • 2 Mar 2016

A number of high-profile industry figures say the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to leave the cash rate on hold... READ MORE

Slowdown forecast for house price growth

by Francesca Krakue • 2 Mar 2016

Growth in home values is likely to decline across Australia this year, according to a recent report. READ MORE

Reserve Bank makes cash rate call

by Reporter • 1 Mar 2016

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

Teachers Mutual slashes mortgage rates

by Huntley Mitchell • 1 Mar 2016

Teachers Mutual Bank has announced a number of rate reductions for some of its home loan products. READ MORE

Aggregation boss defends industry against media attacks

by James Mitchell • 1 Mar 2016

The head of Australia’s largest aggregator has hit back at recent media reports that claim mortgage broking is rife... READ MORE

Brokers responsible for 90% of MyState's mortgage growth

by Emma Ryan • 1 Mar 2016

ASX-listed bank MyState has credited mortgage brokers for 90 per cent of its loan book growth over the first half of... READ MORE

Cash rate to hold at 2%