Mortgage and Finance Brokers Breaking News - The Adviser

New home construction struggling

by Staff Reporter • 5 Sep 2013

Residential construction activity continues to struggle, according to new GDP figures released by the Australian Bureau... READ MORE

Brokerage launches rejuvenated marketing campaign

by Jessica Darnbrough • 4 Sep 2013

In a bid to help brokers grow their businesses, one of Australia’s brokerage groups has rejuvenated its brand and... READ MORE

The Adviser editor announces departure

by Reporter • 4 Sep 2013

The Adviser’s editor Jessica Darnbrough is saying goodbye to the publication after almost five years. READ MORE

Investors get back in the game

by Jessica Darnbrough • 4 Sep 2013

Investors are jumping back on to the property ladder in New South Wales, according to new data. READ MORE

Major bank launches new mobile app

by Staff Reporter • 4 Sep 2013

ANZ has launched the ANZ Transactive mobile application for Android devices. READ MORE

Vic property expert joins RP Data

by Staff Reporter • 4 Sep 2013

Victorian real estate market spokesperson Robert Larocca has joined RP Data to report on the latest property market... READ MORE

Brokerage goes from strength to strength

by Reporter • 4 Sep 2013

Just six months after its launch, one of Australia’s brokerage groups is enjoying unprecedented success. READ MORE

Rates on hold

by Jessica Darnbrough • 3 Sep 2013

After last month’s cash rate cut, the Reserve Bank has erred on the side of caution and left rates untouched. READ MORE

Bank lifts broker commissions - Sep 2013

by Jessica Darnbrough • 3 Sep 2013

Indicating that competition between Australia’s lenders is still running hot, one bank has lifted its upfront... READ MORE

Yellow Brick Road award winners announced

by Staff Reporter • 3 Sep 2013

Yellow Brick Road Wealth Management has announced the company’s 2013 Branch Award winners. READ MORE

Capital city dwellings up half a per cent

by Staff Reporter • 3 Sep 2013

Capital city dwelling values rose 0.5 per cent in August, according to the RP Data-Rismark August Hedonic Home Value... READ MORE

Non-major bank cuts rates

by Michael Masterman • 3 Sep 2013

A non-major bank has cut 0.22 per cent from its residential home loan interest rates for new customers who take out... READ MORE

Online servicability calculator gains traction

by Jessica Darnbrough • 2 Sep 2013

St George is encouraging its broker partners to use its relatively new online servicing calculator, after the lender... READ MORE

Specialist lender updates technology system

by Staff Reporter • 2 Sep 2013

Bluestone has waived enhancement of its own e-lodgement platform in favour of the innovative NextGen.Net online portal,... READ MORE

Brokers told to establish work/life balance upfront

by reporter • 2 Sep 2013

Separating work and life isn’t easy, but it is essential, brokers have claimed. READ MORE

New hotspotting software

by Miranda Brownlee • 2 Sep 2013

New software that is able to map investment return down to a specific house level has emerged on the market. However,... READ MORE

ASIC issues warning

by Reporter • 2 Sep 2013

ASIC has raised concerns about a company trading as Mike Morgan Loans. READ MORE

Rate cut unlikely: Economist

by Michael Masterman • 2 Sep 2013

The Reserve Bank is unlikely to cut rates at the September board meeting, according to Shane Oliver, head of... READ MORE

Calculator, credit assessor discrepancy unacceptable

by Jessica Darnbrough • 30 Aug 2013

Brokers are calling on Australia’s lenders to enhance their servicing calculators. READ MORE

Diversification isn't easy, says broker

by Jessica Darnbrough • 30 Aug 2013

While diversification is tough, the challenge is worth the reward, More Group’s Aaron Upcroft has said. READ MORE

Pre-election week set for auction spike

by Brendan Wong • 30 Aug 2013

Sydney is set to host the highest number of auctions since the pre-Easter Super Sunday last March and the second... READ MORE

New home sales down - Aug 2013

by Michael Masterman • 30 Aug 2013

New home sales fell for the first time in five months during July, according to the Housing Industry Association... READ MORE

Homeowners anticipate rate hold