The major banks’ battle for borrowers appears to have quietened, with loans that might previously have been granted now declined. This month we ask…

Are lenders beginning to rein in their enthusiasm for lending? If so, why?

As consumer sentiment improves, writes Alan Shields, brokers should be aware that potential buyers are doing a lot more to research their home loan

Refund’s entry into voluntary administration shocked the industry and stirred up a healthy amount of controversy in the third party distribution space

Brokers are generally happy with the Reserve Bank’s performance in Q3, but more importantly, they are more optimistic about loan volumes, The Adviser’s survey reveals

Brokers, lenders and other industry professionals have reacted with disdain over CHOICE’s Big Bank Switch, but why? Chris Wisbey asks for answers

The banks’ battle to attract borrowers has intensified over the course of the year, but what are the consequences for brokers? This month we ask…

Has increased competition between lenders in the current market resulted in greater channel conflict?

The residential market, flat for months, has not been favourable to brokers. But spring, traditionally the hottest selling season, is now upon us, so this month we ask...

Do you expect property market activity to pick up during the spring selling season?

Consumer confidence is lacking, but that doesn’t mean there are no business opportunities for brokers, writes John Flavell

The media abound with mixed messages on the state of the economy, commentators are picking over the drivers of house prices, and there’s plenty of talk around the ‘two-speed’ economy. What’s really going on?