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‘The vanilla client doesn’t exist anymore’
by Lucy Dean • 10 Jul 2017
There’s no such thing as a “vanilla client” these days, which is why brokers need to work harder to strengthen...READ MORE
Variable rate demand bounces back
by Staff reporter • 10 Jul 2017
Small variable rate cuts by many of Australia’s lenders have encouraged more borrowers into this type of home loan,... READ MORE
Virgin Money hikes IO and high LVR rates
by Lucy Dean • 10 Jul 2017
Virgin Money has introduced rate increases for new high LVR lending and new and existing interest-only lending.
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iSelect eyes $2bn in home loan settlements
by James Mitchell • 10 Jul 2017
The ASX-listed group most known for its health insurance comparison service employs 25 brokers and has been named the... READ MORE
‘Delivering value’ the key to a successful social media strategy
by Lucy Dean • 7 Jul 2017
Brokers looking to improve their social media strategy should identify their target demographics and only post content... READ MORE
Auswide increases rates for investment loans
by Reporter • 7 Jul 2017
Auswide Bank has announced that it will be raising the reference rates for investment home loans and lines of credit by... READ MORE
AFG sets out vision for commission structure changes
by Reporter • 7 Jul 2017
The major aggregator has written to the Treasury revealing its thoughts on how broker commission structures could be... READ MORE
‘Change is opportunity’; Why education is the key to success
by Lucy Dean • 7 Jul 2017
A softening investment market presents opportunities for brokers to succeed, as long as they are “ahead of the... READ MORE
Major brokerage establishes online broker community
by Reporter • 6 Jul 2017
Aussie Home Loans has launched a new online community for its brokers and franchisees to provide them with... READ MORE
Aggregators have ‘duty of care’ to ensure brokers diversify: Vow
by Lucy Dean • 6 Jul 2017
Aggregators have a “duty of care” to make sure their brokers continuously seek education and training to boost... READ MORE
Fintechs warn Domain and REA of mortgage ‘challenges’
by Reporter • 6 Jul 2017
Two mortgage fintechs have warned that the REA Group and Domain, as well as customers and brokers, could face... READ MORE
Pepper Group in takeover talks
by Reporter • 5 Jul 2017
Pepper Group Limited has confirmed that it has received an indicative non-binding proposal from KKR Credit Advisors... READ MORE
‘Greed factor’ controlling banks: FBAA
by Lucy Dean • 5 Jul 2017
The “greed factor” at Australian banks has led to market instability and a delay in deciding if the official cash... READ MORE
Heritage Bank centralises broker loan processing to Queensland
by Reporter • 5 Jul 2017
Australia’s largest customer-owned bank will close its processing offices in NSW and Victoria at the end of this... READ MORE
Broker calls for crackdown on ‘out of control’ rate hikes
by James Mitchell • 5 Jul 2017
A Sydney broker and financial literacy advocate has called on the federal government and ACCC to take action against... READ MORE
ING DIRECT follows peers with mortgage repricing
by Staff reporter • 4 Jul 2017
Effective Friday, 7 July, the challenger bank is making a number of changes to variable rates across its home loan... READ MORE
Former REA Group sales boss joins Domain
by Staff reporter • 4 Jul 2017
Former REA Group executive Tom Ainsworth will join Domain Group as executive director of residential sales.
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Bendigo follows competitors by hiking IO rates
by Staff reporter • 4 Jul 2017
The regional bank has announced adjustments to its mortgage pricing to “address competitor movements and respond to... READ MORE
RBA makes cash rate decision - Jul 2017
by Lucy Dean • 4 Jul 2017
The Reserve Bank of Australia has revealed the official cash rate for July following its monthly board meeting.
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Broker explains benefit of direct accreditation with majors
by James Mitchell • 4 Jul 2017
A Sydney-based broker has explained how he will bring lenders and customers “closer together” by having direct... READ MORE
Bank hits existing customers with 40-point rate hike
by Staff reporter • 4 Jul 2017
A challenger bank has announced a number of pricing and policy changes across its home lending portfolio in response to... READ MORE
Mortgage industry needs to provide ‘real solutions’: MFAA
by Lucy Dean • 3 Jul 2017
The mortgage industry needs to demonstrate its ability to self-regulate and improve transparency, the Mortgage &... READ MORE
Mortgage stress on the rise in Sydney and Melbourne
by Lucy Dean • 3 Jul 2017
Home owners and renters in Sydney and Melbourne are feeling the squeeze of meeting rent and mortgage repayments but... READ MORE
Broker of the Year revealed - Jul 2017
by Staff reporter • 3 Jul 2017
Mortgage broking’s top performers were recognised for their outstanding achievements at The Adviser’s Australian... READ MORE
‘Lead magnets’: how brokers should use social media
by Lucy Dean • 3 Jul 2017
Staying “top of mind” is the name of the game for brokers turning to social media marketing.
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Broking boss hits out at commission claims
by James Mitchell • 30 Jun 2017
The head of a national brokerage has slammed Rice Warner’s suggestions that broker commissions should be outlawed,... READ MORE
Reduced ban for former credit rep
by Staff reporter • 30 Jun 2017
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal has reduced the banning period for a former Sydney credit representative from... READ MORE
Fresh calls to ‘outlaw’ broker commissions
by James Mitchell • 30 Jun 2017
Research firm Rice Warner says broker remuneration should undergo FOFA-style reforms and argued for mortgages to be... READ MORE
WA broker ‘happy’ to move to fee-for-service
by James Mitchell • 30 Jun 2017
A Perth-based mortgage broker has explained why he would be comfortable charging a fee-for-service as the broking... READ MORE
What the 2016 census reveals about property
by Staff reporter • 30 Jun 2017
The latest snapshot from the 2016 census has been unveiled, revealing details of Australia’s overall property market,... READ MORE
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