Mortgage and Finance Brokers Breaking News - The Adviser

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

by James Mitchell • 31 Dec 2015

A non-major bank has warned hopeful homeowners to check their credit record before applying for a mortgage. READ MORE

Rising aggregator costs create path towards broking ‘super groups’

by • 30 Dec 2015

Industry leaders believe the cost pressures facing aggregators will drive consolidation in the broking industry,... READ MORE

Broker joins board of boutique aggregator

by Huntley Mitchell • 30 Dec 2015

Mortgage aggregator Custom Equity Group has appointed a broker member to its board at its annual general meeting in... READ MORE

Broker group confirms partnership plans

by Emma Ryan • 29 Dec 2015

A branded broker group has confirmed it will partner with more real estate agents after receiving 20 per cent of its... READ MORE

Aggregator explains the 'power of one lead'

by Emma Ryan • 29 Dec 2015

eChoice general manager of sales and distribution Paul Liccione has encouraged brokers to think of every lead as a... READ MORE

Analysis: Banking on foot traffic

by James Mitchell • 29 Dec 2015

ANZ’s decision to launch a first-of-its-kind Home Loan Centre in Sydney goes to show that shopfronts still send a... READ MORE

Lender reveals new product details

by James Mitchell • 24 Dec 2015

An Australian non-bank lender has enhanced its suite of construction loans with the introduction of a non-conforming... READ MORE

ING Direct to help brokers diversify in 2016

by Huntley Mitchell • 24 Dec 2015

ING Direct has announced the launch of a new commercial lending training program for mortgage brokers as the bank looks... READ MORE

Broking groups help those in need this Christmas

by Huntley Mitchell • 24 Dec 2015

Two of Australia’s largest broking groups are partnering with charities to give back to thousands of disadvantaged... READ MORE

Loan Market NSW sets new record

by Huntley Mitchell • 23 Dec 2015

Loan Market’s New South Wales team has topped the group’s national leaderboards for broker settlements and personal... READ MORE

ME urges Christmas spenders to switch cards now

by Emma Ryan • 23 Dec 2015

Industry super fund-owned bank ME has encouraged Australians to make the switch to a low-cost credit card to save on... READ MORE

Branded broker group names new CEO

by James Mitchell • 22 Dec 2015

A Western Australia-based broker group has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer. READ MORE

ASIC bans former bank manager