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nab broker share

‘A very good year’: NAB grows broker share by 22%
by James Mitchell • 7 Nov 2017
The major bank says that it is committed to eliminating channel conflict and stands by its position on broker... READ MORE
bankwest broker head ian rakhit

Bankwest names new broker head
by Staff reporter • 6 Nov 2017
The CBA subsidiary has announced on 6 November the appointment of a new general manager of third-party distribution. READ MORE
Westpac

Westpac closes 58 branches in digital push
by Staff reporter • 6 Nov 2017
The major lender has revealed that the first mortgages have been originated on its new banking and wealth platform as... READ MORE
Vaughan Fowler

Aussie GM to run new Cronulla store
by Reporter • 6 Nov 2017
Aussie’s former general manager of distribution, Vaughan Fowler, has decided to leave his head office role to become... READ MORE
Stephen Bulter

The broker of the future: Fintech CEO outlines his vision
by Annie Kane • 6 Nov 2017
The adoption and progression of artificial intelligence could enable brokers to provide a more customised and valuable... READ MORE

Microsoft-based platform targets brokers
by Reporter • 3 Nov 2017
CRM platform FinPal is looking to bridge the data gap between financial planners and mortgage brokers. READ MORE
Rates, data, record

Fixed rates linger at record highs
by Reporter • 3 Nov 2017
New figures released by Mortgage Choice reveal that demand for fixed rate mortgages continue to “hover” at record... READ MORE
Cash

Major aggregator to profit from credit changes
by Reporter • 3 Nov 2017
Vow Financial is ready to fill the void left by major lenders by “increasing uptake” of its own branded,... READ MORE
nab bank broker increase recruitment

NAB recruits 338 brokers in 12 months
by James Mitchell • 3 Nov 2017
The major bank has grown its broker force by 8 per cent over the year to 30 September as third-party volumes approach... READ MORE

Better Business Awards: Judges revealed
by Staff reporter • 2 Nov 2017
The Adviser reveals today the judging panel for the 2018 Better Business Awards and explains exactly how winners are... READ MORE
RBA

RBA rates to remain unchanged: RateCity
by Reporter • 2 Nov 2017
According to a RateCity forecast, the Reserve Bank of Australia will again refrain from making any changes to current... READ MORE
Award

Industry innovators awarded for efficiency
by Reporter • 2 Nov 2017
Three Australian financial service providers have been recognised for their innovation at an awards ceremony hosted by... READ MORE
LJ Hooker Home Loans CEO Paul O’Regan

Kinghorn ‘has no involvement’ in strategy, says CEO
by James Mitchell • 2 Nov 2017
LJ Hooker Home Loans CEO Paul O’Regan has clarified the role that embattled RAMS founder John Kinghorn plays in the... READ MORE
Westpac

Westpac bolsters responsible lending with ApplyOnline changes
by Staff reporter • 1 Nov 2017
The major bank has informed mortgage aggregators that brokers will soon need to provide additional details about why... READ MORE
Virgin Money logo

Virgin Money cuts investor, IO rates and ups LVRs
by Staff reporter • 1 Nov 2017
The Bank of Queensland-owned lender has this week reduced its variable rates for both owner-occupiers and investors and... READ MORE
Broker calls for vigilance as clients grow ‘desperate’

Broker calls for vigilance as clients grow ‘desperate’
by Reporter • 1 Nov 2017
Loan Market broker Lee Wisniewski has urged the industry to more carefully consider loan applications from an... READ MORE
ASIC to release second broker remuneration report

ASIC to release second broker remuneration report
by Staff reporter • 31 Oct 2017
The corporate watchdog has confirmed that its surveillance of mortgage broker remuneration is not over, with a fresh... READ MORE
Decline of sales

New home sales continue to drop
by Reporter • 31 Oct 2017
New home sales have continued to decline following the 2015 peak, according to the latest HIA New Home Sales Report. READ MORE
Fraud

AFP charges RAMS founder with fraud
by James Mitchell • 31 Oct 2017
RAMS founder John Kinghorn has been charged with fraud for allegedly avoiding tax obligations worth more than $30... READ MORE
Choice CEO Stephen Moore

‘Compliance is not a competitive advantage’: Choice
by James Mitchell • 31 Oct 2017
Choice Aggregation Services chief executive Stephen Moore says that unity and cooperation will be required for the... READ MORE
Welcomes, congratulate

FBAA welcomes news from major bank
by Staff reporter • 30 Oct 2017
News that mortgage brokers are originating the majority of home loans for a major bank has been welcomed by the Finance... READ MORE
House

‘Stark’ figures show fewer houses are selling
by Reporter • 30 Oct 2017
Just 5.0 per cent of the national housing stock transacted in the 12 months to September, the lowest stock turnover... READ MORE
Money, cash

Brokers send $1bn in mortgages to non-bank in four months
by Staff reporter • 30 Oct 2017
One of Australia’s largest non-bank lenders, following a spike in broker accreditations, has hit a new milestone... READ MORE
Mortgage, home loan

Mortgage brokerage to produce own white label product
by Reporter • 30 Oct 2017
An independent mortgage brokerage has announced that, next year, it will launch its own white label product “with the... READ MORE
Investor rates

Investor rates to hit 6.5% by 2020: QBE
by Reporter • 27 Oct 2017
Insurance provider QBE has predicted that borrower rates will go up across the board by 2020, with investor... READ MORE