Mortgage and Finance Brokers Breaking News - The Adviser

Aussie expands lender panel

by Reporter • 4 Aug 2015

Aussie Home Loans has announced it has added industry super fund-owned bank ME to its panel of lenders. READ MORE

House prices go crazy in suburbs near and far

by Reporter • 4 Aug 2015

There are 13 places throughout Australia where house prices have at least doubled in the past five years. READ MORE

Western Sydney broker crowned Australia’s best

by Emma Ryan • 3 Aug 2015

Over 700 guests were present at the 2015 Australian Broking Awards where this year’s Finance Broker of the Year... READ MORE

Pepper's ASX debut a success

by Huntley Mitchell • 3 Aug 2015

Pepper Group debuted successfully on the Australian Securities Exchange as the group focuses on targeting new global... READ MORE

FBAA rebrands, unveils new initiatives

by Huntley Mitchell • 3 Aug 2015

The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) has revealed a new logo that will feature on a range of new member... READ MORE

FHBs to spend up to 14 years saving

by Reporter • 3 Aug 2015

First home buyers will need to save consistently for a decade before being able to afford the average property deposit,... READ MORE

CPA move no threat to brokers: MFAA

by Huntley Mitchell • 31 Jul 2015

MFAA chief executive Siobhan Hayden says brokers should not be afraid of CPA Australia’s recent decision to apply for... READ MORE

‘We needed to slow investor growth’: Heritage

by Huntley Mitchell • 31 Jul 2015

Heritage Bank has been growing its investor lending faster than APRA guidelines, and says it is acting decisively to... READ MORE

Rates still to fall further, says analyst

by Emma Ryan • 31 Jul 2015

Average mortgage interest rates have continued to decrease across all categories, but the official rate cycle may not... READ MORE

National roadshow recognises women in broking

by Reporter • 31 Jul 2015

FAST has championed diversity in broking with its third annual Women in Business event series. READ MORE

Banks unlikely to follow AMP in cutting off investor lending

by Huntley Mitchell • 30 Jul 2015

As AMP Bank announced it will cease residential lending to investors, don't expect too many other lenders to follow... READ MORE

Radio campaign drives growth for brokerage

by Emma Ryan • 30 Jul 2015

A new radio-based advertising campaign has seen an increase in business volumes for one Sydney broking firm. READ MORE

Aggregator recruits new state manager

by Reporter • 30 Jul 2015

Boutique aggregator eChoice has announced the appointment of Melinda Batt as its new state manager for Victoria, South... READ MORE

Aussie franchises side with NRL team

by Reporter • 30 Jul 2015

Three Aussie franchises are offering supporters of the Wests Tigers NRL team discounted home loans, and have agreed to... READ MORE

Brokers frustrated with old-school tech

by Emma Ryan • 29 Jul 2015

A number of brokers are in disbelief that they are still required to use “outdated” devices in their business,... READ MORE

NAB announces variable rate changes

by Huntley Mitchell • 29 Jul 2015

NAB has become the third major bank to raise interest rates in response to industry concerns surrounding investor... READ MORE

FHB investment demand surges

by Reporter • 29 Jul 2015

New data from Mortgage Choice has confirmed the perception that first home buyers are increasingly choosing to buy an... READ MORE

ASIC releases new digital disclosure measures

by Reporter • 29 Jul 2015

ASIC is making it easier and more cost-efficient for financial service businesses to communicate important information... READ MORE

Aussie posts $20bn settlement record

by Huntley Mitchell • 28 Jul 2015

Settlements for Australia’s largest mortgage group have reach a new high as it continues to invest heavily in... READ MORE

Star broker credits estate agents for success

by Emma Ryan • 28 Jul 2015

An award-winning mortgage broker has attributed part of his success to working closely with real estate agents. READ MORE

New Apple app to empower brokers

by Reporter • 28 Jul 2015

CoreLogic RP Data has made it easier for brokers to impress clients by developing an app that generates comparable... READ MORE

Consumers offered free credit scores