Analysis for Mortgage and Finance Industry - The Adviser

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

Future of commissions

by Staff Reporter • 19 Sep 2012

The post-GFC cycle of commission cutting is well and truly in the past and, as The Adviser reports, some lenders are... READ MORE

Comprehensive credit reports: A step forward?

by Staff Reporter • 14 Sep 2012

Aggregation heads believe comprehensive credit reporting will benefit the lending industry as a whole, but not all... READ MORE

Brokers clash over fee for service

by Staff Reporter • 14 Aug 2012

As the broking industry becomes increasingly ‘professional’, many are moving towards charging for providing advice.... READ MORE

Diversification: Lessons from the top

by Staff Reporter • 13 Aug 2012

Diversification has been heralded as broking’s new normal, but is it – and more to the point, should it be? The... READ MORE

The Word - How many products do you cross sell to your clients?

by Staff Reporter • 1 Jun 2012

While some brokers actively cross sell to clients, others are hesitant to become a one-stop shop. This month we ask... READ MORE

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