Mortgage and Finance Brokers Breaking News - The Adviser

Banking code obligations could ‘bankrupt’ brokers

by Charbel Kadib • 28 Jun 2019

Broking industry stakeholders have come out in force to oppose “unfair” credit policy changes introduced as part of... READ MORE

ASIC to host new set of public hearings

by Charbel Kadib • 28 Jun 2019

The corporate regulator will host public hearings attended by banks and industry stakeholders to discuss changes to its... READ MORE

Brokers increasingly looking at business finance

by Annie Kane • 28 Jun 2019

The head of the FBAA has noted that more mortgage brokers are writing and learning about business finance following... READ MORE

Bank introduces review period for broker commissions

by Charbel Kadib • 27 Jun 2019

A lender has announced that it will alter the manner in which it pays upfront commissions to brokers by introducing a... READ MORE

Risks flagged amid lending policy changes

by Charbel Kadib • 27 Jun 2019

An industry association has issued a warning over the “unintended consequences” associated with the new banking... READ MORE

Broker urges banks to accept APRA reforms

by Reporter • 27 Jun 2019

A Perth-based mortgage broker has called on banks to green-light the prudential regulator’s proposed reforms to... READ MORE

P2P lender expands presence in third-party space

by Reporter • 27 Jun 2019

A non-bank credit provider has been added to another aggregator’s panel of lenders. READ MORE

Suncorp warns of ‘administrative error’

by Annie Kane • 27 Jun 2019

Following an “administrative error” in which Suncorp failed to remind mortgagors of their home insurance... READ MORE

Brokers rate the non-major banks

by Annie Kane • 26 Jun 2019

The third-party channel believes non-major banks are performing more strongly than major banks and non-banks, according... READ MORE

Westpac introduces changes to lending policy

by Reporter • 26 Jun 2019

The major bank has joined NAB in updating its lending policy in line with revisions to the banking code. READ MORE

AFG appoints new national sales manager

by Reporter • 26 Jun 2019

The mortgage aggregator has promoted one of its business relationships managers to the role of national sales manager... READ MORE

New entrant to 'explore' third-party 'opportunities'

by Charbel Kadib • 26 Jun 2019

A global non-bank lender has entered the Australian credit space and is considering its options in the third-party... READ MORE

Credit resurgence could have ‘undesirable’ impact

by Charbel Kadib • 25 Jun 2019

The fall in interest rates and an easing of lending standards will “breathe life” into the property market, but not... READ MORE

Top tips for writing asset finance before EOFY

by Annie Kane • 25 Jun 2019

As the end of financial year fast approaches, several leading players in the asset finance space have outlined their... READ MORE

FHBs ‘overwhelmed’ by mortgage process

by Reporter • 25 Jun 2019

The rigours of the home loan application process have been described as “stressful” and “overwhelming” by 93... READ MORE

Brokers urged to embrace car finance space

by Reporter • 25 Jun 2019

An aggregator has called on brokers to capitalise on the growing demand for broking services in the car financing... READ MORE

Analysis uncovers ‘surprising’ spike in high-LVR lending

by Charbel Kadib • 24 Jun 2019

The share of new loans approved with an LVR greater than 80 per cent has increased, despite continued tightening in... READ MORE

Banks charged $1.17bn in home loan fees

by Annie Kane • 24 Jun 2019

More than a quarter of the $4.19 billion dollars of bank fees charged to customers last year were related to home... READ MORE

P2P lender drops car loan rates

by Annie Kane • 24 Jun 2019

Peer-to-peer lender RateSetter has announced that it has dropped rates on new car loans by 85 basis points, following... READ MORE

Brokerage to extend reach in Sydney market

by Reporter • 24 Jun 2019

A brokerage based in Sydney’s eastern suburbs has announced its expansion into greater Sydney with the help of a real... READ MORE

Banks to begin rolling out financial abuse requirements

by Annie Kane • 21 Jun 2019

Several banks have begun advising brokers of impending updates that will require the industry to look out for financial... READ MORE

Finalists revealed for Women in Finance 2019

by Reporter • 21 Jun 2019

The Adviser, together with principal partner AMP Bank, is proud to announce this year’s finalists for the 2019 Women... READ MORE

Broker rating site removes pre-generated broker profiles