Analysis for Mortgage and Finance Industry - The Adviser

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

Lender report card 2013

by Steven Cross • 17 Jan 2014

The past 12 months have seen further innovation and consolidation from a majority of lenders, but which ones... READ MORE

Innovation: Dead or alive?

by Jessica Darnbrough • 1 Oct 2013

Brokers are demanding greater product innovation from lenders, but can the banks deliver? READ MORE

Paving the way forward

by Reporter • 1 Oct 2013

In August, leading professionals from the broking industry assembled in Sydney to recognise the nation’s top... READ MORE

An evolving industry

by Reporter • 2 Sep 2013

The Adviser brought together some of Australia's lender heads to hear their thoughts on the future and evolution of the... READ MORE

Salary expectations

by Jessica Darnbrough • 2 Sep 2013

To attract young recruits into the third party distribution channel, salaries are a must, as The Adviser discovers READ MORE

A powerful tool

by Jessica Darnbrough • 1 Jul 2013

As competition heats up among Australia’s lenders, some are looking at broker commissions as a way to get ahead READ MORE

Keep it clear

by Jessica Darnbrough • 1 Jul 2013

With more banks purchasing aggregators and brokerages, is it time for brokers to start disclosing who ‘their boss’... READ MORE

The perfect partnership?

by Staff Reporter • 28 Jun 2013

Mortgage brokers and financial planners are increasingly coming together – but is this the perfect marriage of... READ MORE

The battle begins

by Reporter • 1 Apr 2013

Pushed to the sidelines in recent years, Australia’s non-majors are planning a full-scale return to form and are... READ MORE

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

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

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

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

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

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