ME Bank has cut its three-year fixed standard home loan rate from 4.69 to 4.59 per cent.

ASIC has asked the federal government for more power so it can better protect consumers.

Residential construction has continued to surge ahead even as overall construction activity has declined.

Sydney inner-city apartments have been forecast to enjoy price growth of 21 per cent over the next seven years.

Pepper has unveiled a new online training course to help brokers master specialist lending.

Homeloans has reported growth in broker settlements and brand recognition, although profit has fallen.

La Trobe Financial has extended the loan terms available on commercial lending products to 25 years.

Mortgage Choice has said that brokers have nothing to fear from digital rivals – at least for now.

The MyState group has posted a modest annual profit despite its banking business going backwards.

Brokers have been warned about the “widespread industry practice” of “false home loan advertising”.

AMP Bank has increased its earnings despite the parent group reporting falling revenues and profits.

The FBAA has said it will show brokers how to “maximise their revenue” at its upcoming national conference.