Mortgage and Finance Brokers Breaking News - The Adviser

Houses outperform units in capitals

by Staff Reporter • 2 Dec 2013

Detached houses have now overtaken units as the best performers across the capital city property markets, according to... READ MORE

Mortgage processing firm invests in tech company

by Staff Reporter • 2 Dec 2013

First Mortgage Services (FMS) has announced it has made a strategic investment in Australian software company Mogo... READ MORE

Mortgage Choice fined over advertising claims

by Steven Cross • 29 Nov 2013

One of Australia’s largest broker franchise groups has been fined by ASIC for false advertising. READ MORE

Banks recognised for innovation

by Staff Reporter • 29 Nov 2013

The banking sector is leading the way in innovation, with three major banks ranked in the top 15 in BRW’s most... READ MORE

Pre-Christmas rush to hit auction market

by Brendan Wong • 29 Nov 2013

Christmas may be just a few weeks away but the auction market shows no signs of slowing down as sellers continue to... READ MORE

Broker group piloting new offering

by Staff Reporter • 29 Nov 2013

Aussie is currently piloting an innovative insurance offering in South Australia, with a national roll-out expected in... READ MORE

Retiring brokers offered alternative exit strategy

by Stacey Moseley • 29 Nov 2013

A new business buying initiative will not be for retiring brokers who want a quick fix, according to the award-winning... READ MORE

Investors, downgraders ignoring brokers

by Steven Cross • 28 Nov 2013

Investors and downgraders are expected to drive a vast majority of next year's property activity, but will have little... READ MORE

ING DIRECT recruit to aid third party push into planning

by Staff Reporter • 28 Nov 2013

ING DIRECT has recruited Charles Smith to join its third party distribution team as the lender looks to build its... READ MORE

Population boom leading to housing crisis

by Michael Masterman • 28 Nov 2013

New population predictions released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) indicate a dire need to increase new... READ MORE

Housing now more affordable: HIA

by Staff Reporter • 28 Nov 2013

Despite rising home values, housing affordability continues to improve, according to the Housing Industry Association... READ MORE

Positive return for Qld market

by Brendan Wong • 28 Nov 2013

Queensland’s residential property market is improving, with new data showing sales are growing in many areas. READ MORE

Understanding 'Asian Century' key to success

by Vivienne Kelly • 28 Nov 2013

In 2014, making money through property in Australia will rely significantly on investors' understanding Asia’s... READ MORE

9 out of 10 lenders to focus on digital distribution

by Steven Cross • 27 Nov 2013

A recent report has revealed that a vast majority of lenders expect to see more mortgages written via online and mobile... READ MORE

RE groups record major surge in web traffic

by Brendan Wong • 27 Nov 2013

A number of major real estate networks are seeing significant increases in web traffic this year, with one group... READ MORE

Insurance products lose steam

by Steven Cross • 27 Nov 2013

Brokers are less inclined to sell insurance products in 2013 than they were in 2009, a comparison of new data shows. READ MORE

Optimism highest in property and finance

by Staff Reporter • 27 Nov 2013

Real estate and financial services businesses are finding trading conditions less challenging than other industries,... READ MORE

WA building industry best in nation

by Staff Reporter • 27 Nov 2013

Western Australia’s residential building industry is currently the strongest in the country, according to a report... READ MORE

Japanese bank enters mortgage market

by Steven Cross • 26 Nov 2013

Competition in the Australian mortgage market has intensified with the announcement that Japan's biggest bank will fund... READ MORE

Brokers can learn from real estate agents

by Stacey Moseley • 26 Nov 2013

Brokers should be looking at the best real estate agents to learn how to create a successful attraction business,... READ MORE

Clearance rates in Sydney and Melbourne

by Brendan Wong • 26 Nov 2013

Sydney and Melbourne both recorded a drop in their auction clearance rates over the weekend, signalling the spring... READ MORE

Lender bucks rate rise trend

by Staff Reporter • 26 Nov 2013

Australia’s largest customer-owned financial institution has announced it will buck the recent trend and hold its... READ MORE

Westpac mortgage holders happier than those without: report

by James Mitchell • 26 Nov 2013

Westpac was the only bank to achieve a higher customer satisfaction rating from its home loan customers than from its... READ MORE

Bank-owned aggregators a 'good thing'

by Steven Cross • 25 Nov 2013

Very few ‘independent’ aggregators remain after Macquarie Bank acquired a significant portion of Connective last... READ MORE