Analysis for Mortgage and Finance Industry - The Adviser

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Why regulation benefits YOU

by James Mitchell • 7 Jul 2017

Regulation has played a significant role in the evolution of Australian mortgage broking. The Adviser reflects on the... READ MORE

Brokers can do it: Surviving the GFC

by James Mitchell • 7 Jul 2017

Funding woes, commission cuts, lenders leaving the market and the demise of mortgage managers. The Adviser’s James... READ MORE

Planning for the future

by Francesca Krakue • 6 Jun 2017

The relationship between mortgage broking and financial planning is well-established. Each can inform the other, and... READ MORE

White label special

by Nick Bendel • 6 Jun 2017

Brokers are using white-label products to deliver better service, differentiate themselves from banks and build greater... READ MORE

Virtual Identity

by Reporter • 5 Jun 2017

The verification of identity and knowing your customer is a critical point of the mortgage broking process. In recent... READ MORE

In the eye of the storm

by Reporter • 8 May 2017

More than a year after the Australian Securities & Investments Commission began its review into the effect of... READ MORE

The right policy

by Francesca Krakue • 8 May 2017

Australia is one of the most underinsured nations on the planet, with much of the reluctance to insure stemming from a... READ MORE

Brokers rate the big four banks

by James Mitchell • 8 May 2017

Research shows more rate hikes will tip borrowers over the edge

by James Mitchell • 26 Apr 2017

New research has revealed that it would take less than a $100 rise in monthly repayments before the majority of Aussie... READ MORE

Succeeding at succession

by Reporter • 5 Apr 2017

If you were working as a mortgage broker when Aussie John’s now-famous ‘We’ll Save You’ advert first came on... READ MORE

SMSF loans: too hard to handle?

by James Mitchell • 5 Apr 2017

SMSF loans have stepped out of the limelight. Tighter credit and regulatory rumblings are making these loans... READ MORE

Same game. New rules.

by James Mitchell • 2 Mar 2017

Investment lending continues to be a hot topic. The Adviser explores how the industry is navigating the changing... READ MORE

Starting out on a journey

by Francesca Krakue • 2 Mar 2017

The decision to become a mortgage broker is exciting but can also bring with it some uncertainty, leaving many aspiring... READ MORE

Precious assets

by Reporter • 2 Mar 2017

One of the most common areas that mortgage brokers look to diversify into is asset finance. But for many, asset finance... READ MORE

Commercial Business Writers 2016

by Stephanie Lara • 8 Feb 2017

Commercial lending; it’s a hard nut to crack, but once cracked can present the third-party channel with significant... READ MORE

Special Report: Is the MFAA in crisis?

by James Mitchell • 1 Feb 2017

The MFAA has lost its way and many brokers now question the association’s relevance in the post licensing era. READ MORE

2016 year in review

by Reporter • 1 Feb 2017

2016 was a year of upheaval and change. In our annual review, we outline what industry leaders thought were the... READ MORE

Up, close, and personal

by Reporter • 1 Feb 2017

Historically, personal loans have not been a big draw for brokers. They’ve often been viewed as short-lived small... READ MORE

Mutual Banks: for the customer, by the customer

by James Mitchell • 10 Nov 2016

Smaller lenders have plenty to gain by pushing loans through the third-party channel. But are the benefits mutual? The... READ MORE

Recent research: Consumer confidence bounces back

by Reporter • 10 Nov 2016

Recent research has revealed that consumer confidence rebounded sharply last week, offsetting its decline over the... READ MORE

Delving into debtor finance

by Reporter • 24 Aug 2016

Diversification has arguably become the biggest buzzword to hit the third-party channel – and it’s one that... READ MORE

Australian Broking Awards 2016

by Tim Neary • 24 Aug 2016

The submissions have been completed and submitted, the finalists judged, the winners crowned and the roof has properly... READ MORE

The Fintech Boom

by James Mitchell • 24 Aug 2016

Fintech businesses are cropping up all over the place, eager to establish themselves as legitimate distribution... READ MORE

Preparing for tomorrow

by reporter • 25 Jul 2016

The third-party channel is facing unprecedented change and The Adviser sat down with Loan Market’s Stephen Scahill to... READ MORE

The next growth market

by James Mitchell • 25 Jul 2016

Brokers are expected to account for half of all commercial loans written over the coming years, as an increasing number... READ MORE