Analysis for Mortgage and Finance Industry - The Adviser

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Non-majors in the spotlight

by Annie Kane • 1 Jul 2021

As mortgage activity smashes record after record and broker market share continues to rise, the need for lenders to be... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Jason Boccaccio, Adelaide Commercial Finance

by Annie Kane • 29 Jun 2021

We find out how Jason Boccaccio established himself in SME finance, why he started a mortgage broking business, and... READ MORE

Research finds SMEs set for growth, ready to drive up revenue

by Banjo • 7 Jun 2021

SMEs are recovering well from a difficult year, and signs are pointing to a positive economic environment for FY22. In... READ MORE

Best of the Non-Banks: Product of Choice

by Annie Kane • 5 May 2021

While many non-bank lenders started as specialists servicing specific niches, they have been busy building on their... READ MORE

Top 25 Brokerages 2021

by Annie Kane • 10 Feb 2021

The top brokerages in Australia have been revealed in The Adviser’s Top 25 Brokerages ranking for 2021. READ MORE

Riding the white label wave

by Malavika Santhebennur • 10 Feb 2021

White label loans have increased in popularity among brokers, with the market share of broker-originated business to... READ MORE

Brokers a saviour for SMEs during pandemic, research finds

by Adrian Flores • 15 Dec 2020

New research has revealed that a majority of SMEs relied more heavily on key advisers, such as brokers, to cope with... READ MORE

A topsy-turvy year

by Malavika Santhebennur • 11 Dec 2020

Anyone who was hoping for a quiet, uneventful 2020 following the aftermath of the release of the banking royal... READ MORE

Non-major sponsors financial wellness research

by Malavika Santhebennur • 7 Dec 2020

Teachers Mutual Bank Ltd has partnered with a financial wellness platform to deliver insights into financial... READ MORE

Breaking down the gender barriers

by Julie McKay • 30 Oct 2020

WOMEN IN FINANCE MONTH: At the fourth annual Women in Finance Awards, which was held virtually for the first time,... READ MORE

Building a Brokerage Strategy

by Annie Kane • 15 Oct 2020

With broker services needed now more than ever, having an efficient business operation is paramount. While there is no... READ MORE

Outfox the traps of outsourcing

by Malavika Santhebennur • 15 Oct 2020

As brokerages grow and become busier, outsourcing certain functions can help them build a sustainable business. But... READ MORE

The path to recruitment

by Malavika Santhebennur • 15 Oct 2020

The path to recruitment can be paved with challenges, particularly during the coronavirus pandemic. However, as brokers... READ MORE

Research reveals how broker customers react to marketing

by Annie Kane • 2 Oct 2020

Broker customers and direct-to-lender customers value different marketing messages, new research has found. READ MORE

A lift in support

by Annie Kane • 11 Sep 2020

When it comes to banking and finance, there is one thing that customers put above all else when choosing a lender:... READ MORE

Best in show: The non-major banks

by Annie Kane • 18 Aug 2020

Every year, The Adviser commissions Momentum Intelligence to undertake its annual Third-Party Lending Report to... READ MORE

All change

by Annie Kane • 13 Jul 2020

Every year, The Adviser commissions Momentum Intelligence to undertake its annual Third-Party Lending Report to... READ MORE

More than mortgages

by Annie Kane • 4 May 2020

Brokers are well established as the professional that borrowers lean on for credit advice and help with their mortgage... READ MORE

Crème de la Crème

by Malavika Santhebennur • 8 Apr 2020

As the market share of non-bank lenders continues to grow, so too does the range, and quality, of their products on... READ MORE

Myths and legends

by Annie Kane • 10 Mar 2020

In 2018, The Adviser undertook its biggest survey in its history, the Consumer Access to Mortgages Report, surveying... READ MORE

Succession planning in focus

by Annie Kane • 10 Mar 2020

For many, retirement or succession planning may seem like a far-off activity, but planning for your exit from industry... READ MORE

Top 25 Brokerages

by Malavika Santhebennur • 11 Feb 2020

Major broking groups have held the crown for consecutive years in The Adviser’s Top 25 Brokerages list, and 2020 was... READ MORE

Working with vulnerable customers

by Annie Kane • 11 Feb 2020

Last year, a new Banking Code of Practice was rolled out, which brought in a higher standard of customer care when... READ MORE

Open banking – Can it open new doors?

by Malavika Santhebennur • 11 Feb 2020

Malavika Santhebennur explores open banking’s impact on borrowers and how brokers can capitalise on the... READ MORE

ANZ Research revises property price forecasts

by Reporter • 31 Jan 2020

The research group has “revised up” its forecasts for home value growth over the coming year to reflect the recent... READ MORE