Analysis for Mortgage and Finance Industry - The Adviser

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What the rise of fintechs means for brokers

by Tas Bindi • 24 Apr 2019

A new wave of fintech companies has emerged with solutions covering many aspects of the lending value chain. But what... READ MORE

In business with family

by Tas Bindi • 5 Apr 2019

Working with family members can undoubtedly be trying at times. But family businesses also have a distinct atmosphere... READ MORE

Winds of change

by Annie Kane • 5 Apr 2019

On 4 February, the final report of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial... READ MORE

Outside looking in

by Tas Bindi • 11 Mar 2019

Brokers looking at the Australian market from abroad say change should not be feared. Tas Bindi speaks to... READ MORE

The borrower's mortgage experience

by Annie Kane • 11 Mar 2019

What do borrowers think about getting a mortgage? Annie Kane outlines some of the key findings from the Consumer Access... READ MORE

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Half of Australians are battling financial stress, research reveals

by Ezekiel MacNevin • 27 Feb 2019

A recent report has revealed that more than 50 per cent of Australians are stressed about their finances, with nearly... READ MORE

Broking in the regions

by Tas Bindi • 8 Feb 2019

Broking in regional, remote and rural areas comes with many advantages, but it can also be challenging at times. Tas... READ MORE

The broker's guide to CCR

by Tas Bindi • 8 Feb 2019

Having a complete picture of a borrower’s financial position promises many benefits for lenders, brokers and... READ MORE

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Rise of the non-banks

by Annie Kane • 18 Jan 2019

Non-bank lending has been making a strong comeback in 2018, with credit supplied by banks slowing as a result of... READ MORE

Leadership in the face of change

by Tas Bindi • 18 Jan 2019

Under conditions of uncertainty, the demand for strong and effective leadership becomes a necessity. Tas Bindi speaks... READ MORE

Gazing into the crystal ball: 2019 predictions

by Tas Bindi • 18 Jan 2019

After an eventful year of economic and regulatory twists and turns, Tas Bindi finds out what the broking industry... READ MORE

Near-prime mortgages are having their time

by James Mitchell • 3 Jan 2019

Those quick and easy vanilla home loans are fast becoming a thing of the past. In an ever-changing market, near-prime... READ MORE

What it’s like to be a broker in Tasmania

by Charbel Kadib • 2 Jan 2019

Charbel Kadib finds out what it’s like to be a broker in Tasmania from Lance Cure, veteran broker and director of... READ MORE

2018: Year in review

by Tas Bindi • 13 Dec 2018

It has been an eventful year for brokers - and the broader financial services industry - with numerous investigations... READ MORE

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Where to from here?: SMSF loans in focus

by Annie Kane • 13 Dec 2018

2018 was marked with a change in risk appetite from the banks, with the largest financial institutions in Australia... READ MORE

Marketing after Hurricane Hayne

by Tas Bindi • 13 Dec 2018

The digital world is ripe with marketing opportunity, affording brokers the ability to scale their business faster than... READ MORE

Specialising in specialist

by Annie Kane • 6 Nov 2018

As the major banks reduce their appetite for non-vanilla loans and more people look to brokers for their borrowing... READ MORE

The borrower's responsibility

by Tas Bindi • 6 Nov 2018

While responsible lending has been the primary focus of regulatory and media scrutiny this year, the industry has been... READ MORE

A lesson in broking

by Reporter • 5 Oct 2018

School teacher turned mortgage broker Melissa Mascioli, director of Your Mortgage Provider, speaks to The Adviser about... READ MORE

Compliance in a digital world

by Tas Bindi • 5 Oct 2018

Brokers are under growing pressure to ensure their clients’ financial positions are accurately reflected in loan... READ MORE

Gen Z: Home buyers of the future

by Tas Bindi • 5 Oct 2018

As Generation Z enters into home buying years, it could be worthwhile for brokers to take the time to understand this... READ MORE

Meaningful mentoring

by Reporter • 6 Sep 2018

For new brokers, the help and support of a mentor can be the difference between having a broking business that is good,... READ MORE

The mortgage see-saw

by Tas Bindi • 7 Aug 2018

A new type of loan is gaining momentum in Australia, but not many brokers or borrowers know about it. Tas Bindi... READ MORE

Brokers in the crosshairs of a royal commission

by James Mitchell • 9 Jul 2018

A slew of inquiries in the past few years have seen broking come under the microscope, but what the ongoing inquiries... READ MORE

Building a brokerage: Technology and marketing

by Tas Bindi • 7 Jun 2018

Technology and marketing are important areas of investment for any business. But with brokers under scrutiny by... READ MORE