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Approval lags

Approval lags, credit crunch chief pain points among brokers
by • 6 Jul 2020
Lags in the loan application process and credit policy tightening from lenders have been cited as the key concerns...READ MORE

Committee’s rejection of Hayne ban ‘validates’ rem model
by • 6 Jul 2020
Support for the current broker remuneration model from the chair of the House of Representatives’ standing committee... READ MORE

Vero Insurance announces SME recovery grant
by • 6 Jul 2020
Vero Insurance has announced a $250,000 business recovery grant to assist SME customers affected by COVID-19, with... READ MORE
Lender lowers debt-to-income threshold

Lender lowers debt-to-income threshold
by • 6 Jul 2020
A non-major bank has adjusted its risk appetite amid ongoing credit quality risks associated with the COVID-19... READ MORE
Suncorp

Suncorp eyes growth in broker space
by • 3 Jul 2020
The chief executive of Suncorp is intent on bolstering the bank’s revenue performance by restoring the confidence of... READ MORE

Australian Broking Awards 2020: The full finalist list
by • 3 Jul 2020
The full finalist list for the Australian Broking Awards 2020, run in partnership with principal partner NAB, has now... READ MORE
FHBs confused over grants and schemes

FHBs confused over grants and schemes
by • 3 Jul 2020
There is a lack of knowledge among first home buyers about grants and schemes available to them, particularly those who... READ MORE
AFCA

AFCA sees limited COVID-19 complaints

by • 3 Jul 2020
AFCA has seen fewer COVID-19 linked complaints than expected, but has predicted this may rise when government and... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 29 June-3...
by • 3 Jul 2020
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles for the week ending 3... READ MORE

Australian Broking Awards 2020: Technology Platform of the Year...
by • 2 Jul 2020
The Adviser is pleased to announce the finalists for the Technology Platform of the Year category for the Australian... READ MORE

Clawback conflicts flagged at parliamentary hearing
by • 2 Jul 2020
The industry needs to address potential conflicts associated with current clawback mechanisms in the third-party space,... READ MORE

Australian Broking Awards 2020: Broker Marketing Platform of the Year...
by • 2 Jul 2020
The Adviser is pleased to announce the finalists for the Broker Marketing Platform of the Year category for the... READ MORE
JobKeeper payments

Bank excludes JobKeeper payments from serviceability test
by • 2 Jul 2020
A lender has announced a number of changes to its credit policy, including increases to non-base income haircuts and... READ MORE
Aggregator launches anonymous broker blog

Aggregator launches anonymous broker blog
by • 2 Jul 2020
Choice Aggregation Services has launched a new monthly blog, which will be written by an anonymous broker called Broker... READ MORE

Australian Broking Awards 2020: Major Brokerage - Franchise and...
by • 1 Jul 2020
The Adviser, in partnership with ANZ, is pleased to announce the finalists for the Major Brokerage of the Year -... READ MORE

Australian Broking Awards 2020: Social and Community Engagement...
by • 1 Jul 2020
The Adviser, in partnership with ANZ, is pleased to announce the finalists for the Social and Community Engagement... READ MORE
Mortgage Choice

Brokerage reports three-year high in leads
by • 1 Jul 2020
Mortgage Choice has recorded its highest month of leads in three years, leading to a jump in application numbers in... READ MORE

‘Hayne got it wrong’: Committee chair backs status quo
by Charbel Kadib • 30 Jun 2020
Commissioner Kenneth Hayne’s recommendation to overhaul the broker remuneration model missed the mark, according to... READ MORE

Australian Broking Awards 2020: New Office and Loan Administrator of...
by • 30 Jun 2020
The Adviser, in partnership with Teachers Mutual Bank Limited, is pleased to announce the finalists for the New Office... READ MORE
MyState Bid

Brokers prepared for BID but want further support: MyState
by • 30 Jun 2020
While the majority of brokers feel prepared to comply with the BID legislation, many of them would like more support... READ MORE

Australian Broking Awards 2020: Mentor of the Year finalists revealed!
by • 30 Jun 2020
The Adviser, in partnership with Teachers Mutual Bank Limited, is pleased to announce the finalists for the Mentor of... READ MORE
Brokers embrace going digital

Brokers embrace going digital during COVID-19
by • 30 Jun 2020
Mortgage brokers are adopting to the rapid digitisation of the loan writing process triggered by COVID-19, while a... READ MORE

Broking groups to face parliamentary scrutiny
by Charbel Kadib • 29 Jun 2020
Broking industry stakeholders have been called to appear before a parliamentary committee as part of a review into... READ MORE

ASIC open to providing further BID guidance, if necessary
by Annie Kane • 29 Jun 2020
The regulator is open to providing further guidance or explanation on the best interests duty in future, should the... READ MORE
Australian Broking Awards 2020

Australian Broking Awards 2020: Regional Office and Franchise Office...
by • 29 Jun 2020
The Adviser, in partnership with Heritage Bank, is pleased to announce the finalists for the Regional Office and Office... READ MORE
Australian Broking Awards 2020

Australian Broking Awards 2020: Major Brokerage of the Year -...
by • 29 Jun 2020
The Adviser, in partnership with Heritage Bank, is pleased to announce the finalists for the Major Brokerage of the... READ MORE

ASIC on the Best Interests Duty guide
by Annie Kane • 26 Jun 2020
TUNE IN: ASIC Commissioner Sean Hughes sits down with The Adviser to discuss the regulator’s new guidance on the... READ MORE
Australian Broking Awards 2020

Australian Broking Awards 2020: Newcomer and Diversification Program...
by • 26 Jun 2020
The Adviser, in partnership with the Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia, is pleased to announce the... READ MORE

BID a wake-up call for ‘old guard’
by • 26 Jun 2020
The “writing is on the wall” for brokers unwilling to adapt to new best interests duty obligations, according to... READ MORE
Australian Broking Awards 2020

Australian Broking Awards 2020: Aggregator of the Year finalists...
by • 26 Jun 2020
The Adviser, in partnership with the Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia, is pleased to announce the... READ MORE
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