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Homes under $400,000 a rare find
by Reporter • 9 Sep 2015
Australia’s supply of cheap houses has dried up in almost all capital cities in the past 10 years. READ MORE

ME announces cashback offer
by James Mitchell • 8 Sep 2015
Industry super fund-owned bank ME has just announced a cashback offer for new home loan customers. READ MORE

Borrowers rush to reclassify loans following investor pricing hikes
by James Mitchell • 8 Sep 2015
St.George Bank has introduced new processes to cope with an influx of investors switching to an owner-occupied loan... READ MORE
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AFG clarifies benefits of new white-label offering
by Emma Ryan • 8 Sep 2015
Following the announcement of its new white-label offering with Macquarie Bank, AFG has clarified what it will mean for... READ MORE
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FBAA urges better media engagement by brokers
by Huntley Mitchell & Adam Zuchetti • 8 Sep 2015
The FBAA has called for brokers to seek further media opportunities to promote not just their own business, but the... READ MORE
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New home sales point to healthy 2015-16
by Reporter • 8 Sep 2015
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) says new home sales remain in “strong shape” despite a modest decline in... READ MORE

ASIC hands broker four-year ban
by Huntley Mitchell • 7 Sep 2015
ASIC has banned Raghwa Nand Prasad of Chipping Norton from providing financial services and engaging in credit... READ MORE
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Loan Ave to offer 3% variable rate discounts
by Huntley Mitchell • 7 Sep 2015
Loan Ave has officially launched a revolutionary new product that offers customers heavily discounted home loan rates. READ MORE
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Online lender identifies next growth opportunity for brokers
by Emma Ryan & Huntley Mitchell • 7 Sep 2015
An Australian online lender is leveraging its technology platform to provide brokers with a simple solution to offer... READ MORE
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Fixed rate demand at three-year low
by Emma Ryan • 7 Sep 2015
Fixed rate home loan demand has fallen to its lowest level in almost three years, according to new data by Mortgage... READ MORE
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MFAA revamps member acquisition process
by Reporter • 7 Sep 2015
The MFAA has updated its member acquisition process to be more flexible following industry feedback that change was... READ MORE

Bank Australia announces entry to third-party channel
by Huntley Mitchell • 4 Sep 2015
Bank Australia has partnered with mortgage aggregation group AFG to provide home loans through brokers. READ MORE
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AFG launches new white-label offering
by James Mitchell • 4 Sep 2015
Listed mortgage aggregation group AFG has secured a new white-label agreement with Macquarie Bank. READ MORE
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Suncorp unveils rate discounts
by Huntley Mitchell • 4 Sep 2015
Suncorp Bank is offering discounted rates for a limited time on its variable and fixed home loans for owner-occupiers. READ MORE
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Banned adviser falsified bank docs for commission
by Reporter • 4 Sep 2015
The corporate watchdog has permanently banned a former authorised representative from the financial services industry... READ MORE
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FBAA cautious over FHB super scheme
by Reporter • 4 Sep 2015
FBAA chief executive Peter White has cautiously backed a move allowing first home buyers to access their superannuation... READ MORE
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Dwelling values fall in half of nation’s capitals
by Reporter • 4 Sep 2015
Half of Australia’s capital cities have recorded falling dwelling values, according to the latest report from... READ MORE
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Australian Broking Awards 2015: highlights
by Reporter • 3 Sep 2015
Here are the highlights from The Adviser's Australian Broking Awards 2015. READ MORE
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Listed aggregator bullish despite $20m loss
by James Mitchell • 3 Sep 2015
One of Australian largest aggregators has outlined an aggressive growth strategy as it looks to rebuild after a tough... READ MORE
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Equity stake offer causes aggregator to double in size
by James Mitchell • 3 Sep 2015
A mortgage aggregation group claims to have doubled its monthly settlement volumes and recruited an additional 90... READ MORE
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Loan Market launches new referral initiative
by Huntley Mitchell • 3 Sep 2015
Loan Market Victoria has announced a statewide initiative that encourages brokers to leverage referral partnerships... READ MORE
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Rate war to heat up in spring
by Reporter • 3 Sep 2015
Lenders are expected to battle over owner-occupied home loans as the spring property season begins, with over 50 rate... READ MORE
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Smartline urges borrowers to consolidate now
by Reporter • 3 Sep 2015
An environment of record-low rates where banks are keen to lend to owner-occupiers provides the deal time for borrowers... READ MORE

Veteran broker challenges offset account paradigm

by James Mitchell • 2 Sep 2015
A mortgage broker with over 30 years’ experience in financial services has challenged the widely held belief that you... READ MORE
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Westpac announces new home loan offers
by Huntley Mitchell • 2 Sep 2015
Westpac is offering interest rate discounts, a refinance rebate and an extension of a current offer to celebrate the... READ MORE