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Bibby announces 50pc funding increase

by Reporter • 14 Jul 2015
Debtor finance specialist Bibby Financial Services has increased its maximum funding limit on progress claim finance to...READ MORE

TIM boasts $75m in funded invoices

by Reporter • 14 Jul 2015
Australia’s first peer-to-peer invoice funding platform, The Invoice Market (TIM), has announced it has funded over... READ MORE

Scottish Pacific offers SME opportunity

by Reporter • 14 Jul 2015
Scottish Pacific has extended funding options for Australia and New Zealand SMEs with its new selective invoice finance... READ MORE

Alphabet soup: The FSI on SMSFs and SMES

by Suresh Pillai • 23 Apr 2015
It has been about 16 years since the last financial system inquiry and a lot has happened in that... READ MORE

New research dispels property myths

by Staff reporter • 1 Apr 2015
Research by an online property portal has revealed a critical link between Sydney's property values, infrastructure... READ MORE

There's never been a better time to reform stamp duties

by Cameron Kusher • 9 Mar 2015
If ever there was a good time to look at changes to stamp duty it would be now, writes CoreLogic RP Data senior... READ MORE

Are SMSF loans facing extinction?

by James Mitchell • 9 Mar 2015
In February's issue, The Adviser explored how brokers can drive revenue by seizing the SMSF space. But with the... READ MORE

Opinion: Are interest rates in a bit of a fix?

by Kim Cannon • 9 Mar 2015
Industry observers predicted further interest rate cuts for 2015. But few anticipated oil prices would fall through the... READ MORE

The Word: Industry bodies - Mar 2015

by Staff reporter • 9 Mar 2015

This month we ask: should the MFAA and FBAA merge?

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Brand power

by Tim Neary • 6 Mar 2015
There must be a few good reasons why branded groups have gone from strength to strength over the past five years.The... READ MORE

Diversify and thrive

by Nick Bendel • 29 Jan 2015
Mortgage Choice has spent the past few years preaching diversification to its loan writers. Now, the new breed of... READ MORE

Five forces that are redefining banking

by Stewart Saunders • 27 Jan 2015
There are a number of forces at play that are set to change the lending landscape as we know it, and as Stewart... READ MORE

The Murray Inquiry: Has the boat been rocked?

by James Mitchell • 27 Jan 2015
On 7 December 2014, the Murray Inquiry handed down its final report comprising 44 recommendations for the financial... READ MORE

New research finds curious link between mortgages and cars

by Staff Reporter • 27 Jan 2015

Rising house prices and low interest rates are driving a shift in vehicle buying behaviour, according to data.

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Crystal balling for 2015

by Reporter • 18 Dec 2014
After a record-breaking year for the industry, what can we expect in 2015? The Adviser asks some of the industry’s... READ MORE

The Word: Channel conflict

by Reporter • 18 Dec 2014

This month we ask: how does channel conflict impact your business?

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2014: Year in review

by Huntley Mitchell • 18 Dec 2014
With brokers now writing more than half of Australia’s home loans and some record-breaking results for lenders and... READ MORE

Gen next: Where will new brokers come from?

by Huntley Mitchell • 20 Oct 2014
Attracting new brokers remains the industry’s number one issue. But what will the repercussions be if it fails to do... READ MORE

The hottest piece of a hot market

by John Bastick • 20 Oct 2014
More than one in three residential loans is now for investors. It represents great opportunities for brokers but, as... READ MORE

Is financial planning your next move?

by James Mitchell • 20 Oct 2014
If diversification is the question, then financial planning could well be the answer. And with more brokers attempting... READ MORE

Cheap money. Dirty tricks!

by Kim Cannon • 20 Oct 2014
With lenders racing to drop rates as fast as they can, some borrowers are being blindsided to the real cost of their... READ MORE

Mortgage fraud: It’s back!

by Reporter • 24 Sep 2014
Credit application fraud is at its highest levels since 2009. With the rapid uptake of digital and new technology,... READ MORE

Do your research and win the client

by Lee Wade • 21 Aug 2014
When you’re meeting a prospective loan client for the first time, wouldn’t it be handy if you knew a little bit... READ MORE

The long and short of quick finance

by Nick Bendel • 12 Aug 2014
Reputable short-term lenders have worked hard in recent times to shed the industry’s ‘cowboy’ image. And with an... READ MORE

Mutually beneficial: Why you should use mutuals

by Nick Bendel • 4 Aug 2014
Their prices are competitive, their service is impressive and they know how to take care of customers. Isn’t it about... READ MORE

Where to now for the MFAA?

by Reporter • 4 Aug 2014
Riddled by inaction, an outgoing CEO and a less than happy member base, the broking industry’s peak body – the MFAA... READ MORE

Who’s eating up your aggregator?

by John Bastick • 4 Aug 2014
The aggregation business is undergoing momentous change. Groups are consolidating and, in recent times, lenders are... READ MORE

Research group tips massive year for mortgages

by Staff Reporter • 7 Jul 2014
Mortgage lending will be one of Australia’s top five industries during the next 12 months, according to a research... READ MORE

Real estate ‘frenzy’ has finished: SQM Research

by Steven Cross • 16 Jun 2014
The housing market is losing steam and is heading into more stable territory, according to new data about stock on... READ MORE

An industry to be proud of

by Nick Bendel • 5 Jun 2014
Despite the undeniable value that brokers offer their clients, some members of the public still regard the industry as... READ MORE
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