Analysis for Mortgage and Finance Industry - The Adviser

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Losing their relevance?

by Staff Reporter • 28 Mar 2013

Are Australia’s broker industry bodies, the MFAA and FBAA, losing their relevance? The Adviser seeks the opinions of... READ MORE

Top 10 Originators 2013

by Staff Reporter • 28 Mar 2013

2012 was a tough year for Australia’s mortgage originators. The Adviser’s 2013 ranking shows that almost all... READ MORE

What brokers want

by Jessica Darnbrough • 15 Mar 2013

In August 2012, The Adviser surveyed brokers to find out what would encourage them to switch aggregators, and the... READ MORE

Jumping ship for technology

by reporter • 15 Mar 2013

Recent research has shown that technology is the chief reason why brokers decide to switch aggregators READ MORE

To catch a fraudster

by Staff Reporter • 7 Mar 2013

The number of incidences of mortgage fraud may be on the decline, but fraud remains a significant concern – both to... READ MORE

Future forecasting

by Staff Reporter • 13 Feb 2013

Lower interest rates, a likely increase in house prices, and the opportunity to broaden brokers’ revenue streams... READ MORE

Young Broker of the Year 2012

by Staff Reporter • 13 Dec 2012

Who are Australia's brightest young business writers leading a new generation of mortgage broking? The Adviser’s... READ MORE

The business of broking: Year in review

by reporter • 3 Dec 2012

2012 was a big year for the brokers and businesses involved in the third party distribution channel. The Adviser looks... READ MORE

The stuff of myths

by Reporter • 3 Dec 2012

The popularity of low doc mortgages has begun to wane of late - it seems some brokers have become wary of writing these... READ MORE

Elite Business Writers 2012

by Staff Reporter • 13 Nov 2012

Australia's third party channel continues to go from strength to strength, but who are 2012's best performing brokers? READ MORE

Making the transition

by Staff Reporter • 13 Nov 2012

Should brokers consider themselves salespeople or financial advisers? The Adviser looks at the evolution of the third... READ MORE

Asset or liability?

by Staff Reporter • 17 Oct 2012

The diploma debate has divided the industry over the challenge to new recruits READ MORE

Third Party Banking Report 2012 - Non-Major Lenders

by Staff Reporter • 17 Oct 2012

Australia's non-major lenders play a pivotal role in the mortgage lending space. They help to ‘keep the big guys... READ MORE

BUSINESS -- The office

by Reporter • 1 Oct 2012

If you want to enhance your brokerage’s image but don’t want to pay for a shop front, there is an alternative. The... READ MORE

Future of commissions

by Staff Reporter • 19 Sep 2012

The post-GFC cycle of commission cutting is well and truly in the past and, as The Adviser reports, some lenders are... READ MORE

Comprehensive credit reports: A step forward?

by Staff Reporter • 14 Sep 2012

Aggregation heads believe comprehensive credit reporting will benefit the lending industry as a whole, but not all... READ MORE

Brokers clash over fee for service

by Staff Reporter • 14 Aug 2012

As the broking industry becomes increasingly ‘professional’, many are moving towards charging for providing advice.... READ MORE

Diversification: Lessons from the top

by Staff Reporter • 13 Aug 2012

Diversification has been heralded as broking’s new normal, but is it – and more to the point, should it be? The... READ MORE

Top 25 Brokerages 2012

by Staff Reporter • 10 Jul 2012

Sluggish property prices, buyers showing caution and economic problems abroad have not stopped Australia’s top... READ MORE

One size fits all?

by Reporter • 1 Jun 2012

White labelling has evolved, and for many brokers its products now sit alongside those offered by other lenders – but... READ MORE

The Word - How many products do you cross sell to your clients?

by Staff Reporter • 1 Jun 2012

While some brokers actively cross sell to clients, others are hesitant to become a one-stop shop. This month we ask... READ MORE

Industry research proves broker reliance

by Staff Reporter • 15 May 2012

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Third Party Banking Report 2012 - Major Lenders

by Staff Reporter • 8 May 2012

Winning broker support can have a dramatic impact on lending volumes and one bank is clearly ticking all the boxes,... READ MORE

Westpac - Falling behind the pack

by Staff Reporter • 8 May 2012

Broker sentiment towards Westpac has deteriorated, according to The Adviser’s Third Party Banking Report – Major... READ MORE

Remuneration: salary versus commission

by reporter • 1 May 2012

Attracting new blood to the broking industry is increasingly difficult. Salary and bonus-based models have both been... READ MORE