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Commission clawbacks to continue, says MFAA
by Reporter • 11 Nov 2015
The MFAA says commission clawbacks are a part of business and that it is not reasonable for brokers to expect them to...READ MORE
Nobel Laureate to headline major international finance conference
by Reporter • 11 Nov 2015
Stanford University’s world-renowned Nobel Laureate Professor Myron Scholes has been confirmed as a keynote speaker... READ MORE
ASIC bans Brisbane mortgage broker
by James Mitchell • 10 Nov 2015
ASIC has permanently banned a Queensland-based home loan broker from engaging in credit activities and providing... READ MORE
New valuation rules scrapped after industry ‘kerfuffle’
by James Mitchell • 10 Nov 2015
The Australian Property Institute has withdrawn its recently introduced standing instructions for off-the-plan property... READ MORE
Young Broker of the Year revealed - Nov 2015
by James Mitchell • 10 Nov 2015
Over 200 brokers and industry leaders gathered in Sydney on Friday night to celebrate the success of the broking... READ MORE
Australians overpaying for home loans
by James Mitchell • 10 Nov 2015
Australian consumers are failing to realise that they are “overpaying” their mortgages, according to disruptive... READ MORE
More borrowers looking to refinance: Aussie
by Huntley Mitchell • 10 Nov 2015
Aussie Home Loans experienced a significant jump in demand for mortgage refinance over the last three months, and... READ MORE
Conference attendees in the running for $40,000 prize
by Reporter • 10 Nov 2015
The FBAA has teamed up with a leading non-bank lender to give away a brand new car to one lucky attendee at its annual... READ MORE
Firstmac exits wholesale funding
by • 9 Nov 2015
In a sign of the intense competition gripping the wholesale lending space, a Queensland-based lender has announced its... READ MORE
CUA chief says demand for home loans is slowing
by James Mitchell • 9 Nov 2015
The chief executive of Australia’s largest customer-owned financial institution has observed a ‘dampening of... READ MORE
Better Business Summit 2016 agenda revealed
by James Mitchell • 9 Nov 2015
Brokers will sharpen their business skills at the 2016 Better Business Summit where they’ll learn fresh strategies... READ MORE
Fixed-rate demand continues to decline
by Huntley Mitchell • 9 Nov 2015
After hitting a four-year low in September, demand for fixed-rate home loans has fallen further.
READ MOREProperty sector growth to soften, report finds
by Huntley Mitchell • 9 Nov 2015
Australia’s property sector is unlikely to continue providing strong construction and price growth in the coming... READ MORE
Heritage Bank makes multiple rate changes
by James Mitchell • 6 Nov 2015
Heritage Bank has cut rates on a number of its variable home loan products.
READ MORELiberty goes direct to consumers with new image
by James Mitchell • 6 Nov 2015
Liberty Financial has launched a direct-to-consumer branding and advertising campaign in a strategic move to support... READ MORE
Will you be a multi-award winning broker in 2016?
by James Mitchell • 6 Nov 2015
Mortgage brokers could be in for multiple wins at the 2016 Better Business Awards if the outcome of this year’s event... READ MORE
Big four lag in home loan satisfaction
by Huntley Mitchell • 6 Nov 2015
Non-major banks have outpaced the majors for home loan customer satisfaction in the six months to September, new... READ MORE
FBAA warns on financial literacy schemes
by Huntley Mitchell • 6 Nov 2015
The FBAA has warned regulators that any push towards a broad-based financial literacy program for borrowers will not... READ MORE
CUA announces variable rate below 4%
by James Mitchell • 5 Nov 2015
Australia’s largest customer-owned financial services provider has announced an interest rate cut of 14 basis points... READ MORE
Better Business Awards submissions closing soon
by Emma Ryan • 5 Nov 2015
Submissions for The Adviser’s 2016 Better Business Awards will close on 13 November so be sure to get your entries in... READ MORE
BOQ lifts investor rates beyond 6%
by James Mitchell • 5 Nov 2015
BOQ has announced mortgage pricing changes that will see its investor home loan rate rise above 6 per cent.
READ MOREBrokers to benefit from growing demand for SMSF loans
by James Mitchell • 5 Nov 2015
A specialist commercial property lender is expecting new growth in SMSF commercial loans after the government rejected... READ MORE
Housing affordability gap widens
by Huntley Mitchell • 5 Nov 2015
Sluggish growth in household earnings and a surge in dwelling price growth have contributed to a weakening in... READ MORE
QPCU announces new discounted rate
by Huntley Mitchell • 4 Nov 2015
Queensland Police Credit Union (QPCU) is offering a 30-basis-point discount on one of its fixed-rate products.
READ MORECPDone partners with major aggregator
by James Mitchell • 4 Nov 2015
CPDone has secured a major mortgage aggregator as a client on its CPD and compliance platform.
READ MOREBanks urged to reform commission clawbacks
by James Mitchell • 4 Nov 2015
One of the mortgage broking industry’s peak bodies has called for the major banks to reform the practice of... READ MORE
Brokerage drives evolution of property auctions
by Huntley Mitchell • 4 Nov 2015
Loan Market and Ray White’s Bendigo franchises have teamed up to educate vendors and buyers on the benefits of... READ MORE
Adelaide Bank increases variable interest rates
by James Mitchell • 3 Nov 2015
Following the RBA’s decision to leave rates on hold today, an Australian bank has announced it will increase its... READ MORE
RBA reveals rate decision
by James Mitchell • 3 Nov 2015
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the result of its first monthly board meeting since the big four banks... READ MORE
Teachers Mutual launches new low-rate mortgage
by James Mitchell • 3 Nov 2015
Teachers Mutual Bank has launched a new variable home loan rate aimed at owner-occupiers.
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