Mortgage and Finance Brokers Breaking News - The Adviser

Mortgage or marriage for Gen Y couples?

by Huntley Mitchell • 12 Jan 2016

Young Australian couples are more likely to forgo marriage and children in favour of buying their own home, according... READ MORE

Sunshine Coast to be Qld’s next investment hotspot

by Reporter • 12 Jan 2016

The managing director of a multinational property group says a number of key drivers are aligning Sunshine Coast’s... READ MORE

Award-winning broker on track to double his business

by James Mitchell • 11 Jan 2016

A Victorian mortgage broker has revealed how he transformed his business by adopting the business strategies of a... READ MORE

Broker market share set to skyrocket

by James Mitchell • 11 Jan 2016

The head of a major mortgage group believes ongoing changes in the Australian mortgage market will drive more borrowers... READ MORE

Qld gains access to online property exchanges

by Reporter • 11 Jan 2016

Brokers and consumers in four Australian states have now been connected to the country’s emerging electronic... READ MORE

Four states home to property hotspots

by Nick Bendel • 11 Jan 2016

Online property portal Onthehouse Data has created a list of the top 10 markets to watch this year based on past... READ MORE

Auction market takes big hit from Sydney slump

by Nick Bendel • 11 Jan 2016

Activity in Australia’s auction market has deteriorated over the past 12 months, with fewer auctions held and more... READ MORE

More borrowers locking in fixed rates, says major broker

by Staff reporter • 10 Jan 2016

One of Australia's biggest mortgage brokerage's has found that a growing proportion of borrowers are seeking the... READ MORE

Aussie launches new offering

by Huntley Mitchell • 8 Jan 2016

Aussie Home Loans has diversified into asset finance, announcing partnerships with three of the four major banks. READ MORE

Housing market headed for correction

by Huntley Mitchell & Nick Bendel • 8 Jan 2016

Almost all major markets are likely to become oversupplied during 2016, a leading forecaster has claimed. READ MORE

Home building slump to weigh on economic growth

by James Mitchell • 8 Jan 2016

The latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show building approvals fell by 12.7 per cent in November... READ MORE

Top broker boosts business with fintech focus

by James Mitchell • 7 Jan 2016

A leading Sydney mortgage broker says technology has become his primary focus after launching an online tool that now... READ MORE

Investors warned as property market turns

by Reporter • 7 Jan 2016

A forecast slowdown in Sydney price growth for 2016 could spell trouble for developers and investors who bought off the... READ MORE

Dwelling prices rise in four capitals

by Nick Bendel • 7 Jan 2016

Brisbane has entered 2016 as the country’s fastest-growing capital city market, while Sydney is the biggest loser. READ MORE

Bank boss questions broker independence

by James Mitchell • 6 Jan 2016

The chief executive of an Australian bank has questioned the high proportion of major bank home loans written through... READ MORE

Fresh figures point to property slowdown

by Nick Bendel • 6 Jan 2016

New figures have revealed that six of Australia’s capitals recorded slower property price growth in 2015 than 2014,... READ MORE

Why social media should be part of every broker’s business

by Reporter • 6 Jan 2016

Love it or loathe it social media needs to be a part of your business moving forward, according to Rebecca Tait,... READ MORE

Non-major bank strikes back

by James Mitchell • 5 Jan 2016

One of Australia’s non-major lenders has seen significant growth in broker-originated loans over the three months to... READ MORE

Investors suffer greater losses than owner-occupiers

by Huntley Mitchell • 5 Jan 2016

Investors are more likely to resell their properties at a loss than owner-occupiers, according to a new report by... READ MORE

Strongest growth suburbs in every state revealed

by Nick Bendel • 5 Jan 2016

CoreLogic RP Data has uncovered the suburbs in every state and territory that enjoyed the strongest house price growth... READ MORE

Property market outlook for 2016 revealed

by Emma Ryan • 4 Jan 2016

The head of one of Australia’s largest real estate groups has outlined the property market trends he expects will... READ MORE

Dwelling prices highlight divergent housing conditions

by Huntley Mitchell • 4 Jan 2016

Figures recently released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show a significant variation in annual dwelling price... READ MORE

YBR launches SMAs

by James Mitchell • 31 Dec 2015

Yellow Brick Road has launched 10 separately managed accounts (SMAs) with a minimum investment of $25,000. READ MORE

Credit record a ‘deal breaker’, warns bank