Australia's banks would initially cope well with a housing slump but would struggle to bounce back.

Brokers may have a new way to capitalise on clients who initially fail to qualify for finance.

A new global report has revealed Australia's house and unit values have more than tripled since 1975.

Banks that offer mortgages with LVRs above 90 per cent are taking serious risks, according to APRA.

ME Bank has posted record mortgage volumes thanks partly to its massive growth in broker numbers.

The decline of Australian car manufacturing could make vehicle finance more complicated.

MFAA brokers have elected 21 candidates in the first direct elections in the association's history.

A Perth mortgage broker has died in tragic circumstances during a cruise.

Broker commissions have returned to the spotlight after APRA warned banks about their "inherent" risk.

Bank of Melbourne has made cuts of 10 basis points to some of its fixed-rate mortgages.

Firstmac has made life easier for borrowers by temporarily reducing rates and scrapping annual fees.

Discipline, planning and persistence are the keys to succeeding on social media, according to a consultant.

Building approvals have fallen to a 13-month low after recording sharp drops in September.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the result of its monthly board meeting.

Yellow Brick Road has more than doubled its revenue by acquiring Vow Financial and Resi Mortgage Corporation.

Homeloans has bolstered its New South Wales team with the appointment of two new credit managers.