Mortgage and Finance Brokers Breaking News - The Adviser

Consumer sentiment on the up: Index

by Jessica Darnbrough • 19 Aug 2013

The Reserve Bank’s cutting cycle is finally starting to have a positive impact on consumer sentiment. READ MORE

Pepper bid for RHG

by Michael Masterman • 19 Aug 2013

Pepper has announced that it has submitted a binding offer to acquire 100 per cent of the issued share capital of RHG. READ MORE

Productivity key to success: Symond

by Jessica Darnbrough • 16 Aug 2013

A focus on productivity helped Aussie to secure its first place position in the recent Top 25 Brokerages. READ MORE

Entries open for Elite Business Writers

by Reporter • 16 Aug 2013

The industry’s top performing brokers will once again vie for a spot on the Elite Business Writers ranking, with... READ MORE

Capital growth prospects in regional towns

by Rebecca De Britt • 16 Aug 2013

Investors looking for growth should consider regional property assets, according to Raine&Horne. READ MORE

Dwelling construction set to jump

by Michael Masterman • 16 Aug 2013

An increase in new dwelling construction is expected, as the latest interest rate cut fuels a greater recovery in the... READ MORE

Gen Y keen to invest

by Michael Masterman • 16 Aug 2013

Gen Y are becoming more aware of the benefits of buying property, according to Mortgage Choice’s 2013 First Time... READ MORE

Top brokers struggle with staffing

by Michael Masterman • 15 Aug 2013

Recruiting and retaining staff continues to be a huge bugbear for some of Australia’s leading brokers. READ MORE

Specialist loans ripe with opportunity

by Jessica Darnbrough • 15 Aug 2013

Brokers who don’t write specialist loans are doing themselves and their clients a disservice, RESIMAC’s Allan... READ MORE

CBA reveals stellar profit

by Jessica Darnbrough • 15 Aug 2013

A continuing focus on customer service has helped the Commonwealth Bank of Australia to record significant profit. READ MORE

Aggregator sets new settlement record

by Reporter • 15 Aug 2013

One of Australia’s biggest aggregators has set a new settlement record. READ MORE

NSW hotspots identified

by Jennifer Duke • 15 Aug 2013

Ten areas, including Albury-Wodonga are ripe for growth in New South Wales, according to a new report. READ MORE

The time is right for brokers: McGrath

by Jessica Darnbrough • 14 Aug 2013

Brokers are in the best position they have been for some time, McGrath Estate Agents’ John McGrath has claimed. READ MORE

Arrears fall across the board

by Reporter • 14 Aug 2013

Prime and subprime arrears have fallen yet again, according to new research. READ MORE

Building recovery expected to slow: HIA

by Reporter • 14 Aug 2013

Australia’s new home building recovery looks like it could run out of steam. READ MORE

Lender launches new FHB product

by Michael Masterman • 14 Aug 2013

Bluebay Home loans has released a Home Loan product specifically aimed at addressing housing affordability and the... READ MORE

Major enhances iPad app

by Jessica Darnbrough • 14 Aug 2013

One of Australia’s major lenders has significantly enhanced its iPad app, allowing its top brokers to download free... READ MORE

Mortgage brokers enhancing competition

by Michael Masterman • 13 Aug 2013

Mortgage brokers are driving competition in the mortgage market, according to new home loan industry market share... READ MORE

Aussie to grow far bigger: Symond

by Jessica Darnbrough • 13 Aug 2013

Aussie’s executive chairman John Symond believes the company is now in the best position it has been for a very long... READ MORE

MFAA opposes first home owners changes

by Michael Masterman • 13 Aug 2013

The Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) has criticised the Western Australian government’s plan to... READ MORE

Brokerage recognises leading brokers

by Jessica Darnbrough • 13 Aug 2013

Aussie has recognised its leading brokers at the recent 2013 National Sales Conference, inducting nine brokers into the... READ MORE

Brokers call for new products

by Jessica Darnbrough • 12 Aug 2013

A majority of mortgage brokers are crying out for greater product innovation. READ MORE

Falling dollar complements rate cut

by Michael Masterman • 12 Aug 2013

The RBA has released its monthly statement on monetary policy, following Tuesday’s 0.25 per cent rate cut. READ MORE

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