Brokers may have to settle for reduced volumes between now and the federal Budget if a new survey is any guide.

Reverse mortgages have been tipped to make a comeback – but most brokers don’t care.

Self-employed borrowers could potentially save “thousands of dollars” with a new loan product.

Banksia Securities creditors have recouped most of their money in the two years since the firm collapsed.

Westpac has doubled some insurance commissions for the next three months.

A number of new categories have amplified interest in the fourth Australian Broking Awards.

Happy home loan customers have driven approval for the banks to record highs, according to Roy Morgan Research.

ASIC has cancelled the licence of a Sydney brokerage – nine months after it was almost liquidated.

ING Direct has delivered some bad news for brokers: four out of five potential clients are strapped for cash.

Housing supply has been forecast to increase in the next 12 months – but so have interest rates.

The Commonwealth Bank has wound up a brokerage that had 80 staff at its peak but never recovered from the GFC.

Foreign buyers are now snapping up a quarter of new properties in Queensland, according to NAB.

One lender has targeted a move to online-only applications after launching a new processing system.