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‘Aggressive’ competition stunts Westpac’s mortgage growth
by • 7 May 2019
Westpac CEO Brian Hartzer has said that competitive pressures from foreign lenders and non-banks have contracted to a...READ MORE
Three-quarters of SMEs believe bank appetite has decreased
by • 7 May 2019
Seventy-four per cent of small business owners believe that bank appetite for SME lending has decreased this financial... READ MORE
Connective partners with Adelaide Bank on white labels
by • 7 May 2019
The aggregator has announced a white label partnership with the non-major, in a move designed to expand its... READ MORE
Broker enters race for parliamentary seat
by • 6 May 2019
A Western Australian-based mortgage broker is running for a seat in the upcoming federal election, in a bid to advocate... READ MORE
Macquarie CEO holds firm on broker support
by • 6 May 2019
The chief executive of Macquarie has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to the broker channel, which has helped deliver... READ MORE
Adelaide Bank cuts rates for broker offerings
by • 6 May 2019
The non-major has announced fixed rate mortgage cuts of up to 30bps across its owner-occupied and investment loans... READ MORE
Peer-to-peer lender joins Vow Financial’s panel
by • 3 May 2019
Personal loan lender RateSetter has joined the panel of aggregation group Vow Financial, which the lender said... READ MORE
Third-party channel dominates NAB’s mortgage growth
by • 3 May 2019
The big four bank is capitalising on a rise in broker market share, with the third-party channel originating the bulk... READ MORE
Suncorp pledges to support brokers through headwinds
by • 3 May 2019
The regional bank has stressed its commitment to the broker channel, calling on policymakers to avoid reforms that... READ MORE
Submissions now open for the 2019 Women in Finance Awards
by • 3 May 2019
Momentum Media, publisher of The Adviser, is proud to announce the launch of the 2019 Women in Finance... READ MORE
ME appoints new chair and directors
by • 3 May 2019
The non-major bank has announced the addition of a new chair and two directors to its board.
READ MOREBroker growth to remain uninterrupted: ANZ CEO
by • 2 May 2019
The major bank’s CEO has said that he can’t see the rise in broker market share slowing down “anytime soon”,... READ MORE
CEO and MD of LMI insurer to step down
by • 2 May 2019
The chief executive officer and managing director of a lenders mortgage insurance company is to step down from her... READ MORE
Lenders change home loan rates
by • 2 May 2019
Heritage Bank has lifted variable interest rates on some home loan products, while Bluebay Home Loans has joined the... READ MORE
YBR director resigns
by • 2 May 2019
A director at Yellow Brick Road has handed over his resignation after eight years in the role.
READ MOREMortgage lending growth sinks to four-year low
by • 1 May 2019
Weakness in the residential lending space has persisted, with subdued investor activity continuing to serve as a drag... READ MORE
ING hikes commercial rates
by • 1 May 2019
The non-major has repriced its variable rate commercial loans, increasing rates by up to 30 basis points.
READ MORELender launches new product range
by • 1 May 2019
A Western Australian-based credit provider has announced the launch of a new line of product offerings.
READ MORELender CEO to step down
by Annie Kane • 30 Apr 2019
The chief executive officer of Australia’s largest credit union is to step down from his role this year, with the... READ MORE
Broker policy contest heats up
by • 30 Apr 2019
Popular support for the Coalition government has improved, according to new polling, amid renewed praise for the... READ MORE
Brokers seeking stability as election approaches
by • 30 Apr 2019
As polling day approaches, The Adviser asked members of the broking industry which political party they believe would... READ MORE
ANZ updates living expense requirements
by • 30 Apr 2019
The major bank has announced several changes to the way it assesses living expenses for mortgage applications.
READ MOREJason Back on what the best brokers have in common
by • 30 Apr 2019
Having mentored and spoken with more than 7,000 brokers and having previously run one of the most successful brokerages... READ MORE
Treasury-led commissions review ‘has to go’: FBAA
by • 29 Apr 2019
The royal commission’s call for a review into broker remuneration in three years’ time is “absolutely... READ MORE
TMB joins fixed rate cutting frenzy
by • 29 Apr 2019
The mutual banking group has announced fixed rate cuts of up to 34 basis points across its owner-occupied and... READ MORE
YBR reports quarterly results
by • 29 Apr 2019
The diversified mortgage and financial advice business has returned to an operating cash surplus, but its performance... READ MORE
Brokers share why customers are choosing them
by • 29 Apr 2019
After data showed that the mortgage broker market grew to a record 59.1 per cent in the July-September quarter in 2018,... READ MORE
Application crackdown reverberates through asset finance
by • 26 Apr 2019
Asset finance, like mortgages, have also been “hit” by tighter lending standards, a broker has lamented.
READ MOREWestpac revises credit policy
by • 26 Apr 2019
The major bank has made changes to its consumer credit policy, which will come into effect this weekend.
READ MOREGoals, attitude and discipline ‘key’ to withstanding tough times
by • 26 Apr 2019
Setting goals, thinking positively and being disciplined are key to achieving and sustaining business success,... READ MORE

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