Mortgage and Finance Brokers Breaking News - The Adviser

Quiet weekend for auctions

by Brendan Wong • 6 Sep 2013

Sydney and Melbourne are set to experience a relatively quiet weekend due to the federal election, according to senior... READ MORE

Demand for variable loans on the rise

by Steff Reporter • 6 Sep 2013

Demand for variable rate loans increased in August, according to national new home loan approval figures from Mortgage... READ MORE

Non-major announces special rate offer

by Staff Reporter • 6 Sep 2013

Citibank has announced a special offer on its Mortgage Plus variable rate home loan package for loans with a loan to... READ MORE

Major bank extends commission bonus campaign

by Michael Masterman • 5 Sep 2013

One of Australia’s majors has announced plans to extend its bonus commission incentive campaign. READ MORE

Housing affordability improving

by Staff Reporter • 5 Sep 2013

Housing affordability improved over the June 2013 quarter, according to the Adelaide Bank/REIA Housing Affordability... READ MORE

Aggregator launches new training tool

by Jessica Darnbrough • 5 Sep 2013

One of Australia’s aggregators has launched a new software platform that allows brokers to access training and tools... READ MORE

Major dominance continues

by Jessica Darnbrough • 5 Sep 2013

The major banks continue to dominate the mortgage lending market, with the big four accounting for more than 80 per... READ MORE

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