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HIA applauds decision to leave capital gains tax untouched
by Francesca Krakue • 21 Feb 2017
The housing industry has welcomed the government’s statement that there will be no changes to the capital gains tax...READ MORE
Major bank delivers broker commission update
by James Mitchell • 20 Feb 2017
ASIC’s remuneration review is expected to be finalised in the coming weeks, according to a major bank that believes... READ MORE
‘Strong broker relationships’ help drive new record for lender
by Francesca Krakue • 20 Feb 2017
A Tasmania-based lender has revealed that it has seen a record $671 million of home loans settled in the first half of... READ MORE
Broker highlights the importance of work/life balance
by Reporter • 20 Feb 2017
In a candid conversation with The Adviser, Melbourne-based broker Tim Leonard reveals the detrimental impacts of not... READ MORE
Former Qld premier appointed ABA CEO
by staff reporter • 20 Feb 2017
Anna Bligh, former premier of Queensland, has been announced as the new chief executive of the Australian Bankers’... READ MORE
Queensland’s top brokers and brokerages revealed
by Staff reporter • 17 Feb 2017
The industry's top brokers, brokerages, lender BDMs and loan administrators in Queensland have been revealed at The... READ MORE
Michelle Bridges gives brokers a challenge
by James Mitchell • 17 Feb 2017
Leading businesswoman and TV personality Michelle Bridges has given brokers one simple, powerful message at the Better... READ MORE
Bank announces raft of changes to investor lending
by Reporter • 17 Feb 2017
A non-major bank has stopped accepting new investor refinance applications, increased rates on investment P&I... READ MORE
Finance aggregator unveils partnership with online lender
by Francesca Krakue • 17 Feb 2017
National Finance Choice has joined forces with online business lender Moula to provide its broker partners with an... READ MORE
Broker share for major drops 4% in six months
by Reporter • 16 Feb 2017
The amount of new business coming through the broker channel for one major bank has dropped by 4 per cent in just six... READ MORE
Business lender narrows in on brokers
by James Mitchell • 16 Feb 2017
OnDeck Australia has named its new head of sales as the small business lender continues to grow its leadership team and... READ MORE
Major brokerage posts record yearly results
by Francesca Krakue • 16 Feb 2017
Aussie Home Loans has achieved record results for the 2016 calendar year while boosting its broker numbers, with $22... READ MORE
Big four bank increases investor interest-only rates
by Reporter • 16 Feb 2017
A big four bank has announced that it is increasing rates on its interest-only mortgages for investors and line of... READ MORE
Big four bank hungry for investor loans
by Francesca Krakue • 15 Feb 2017
One major lender has reinforced its bullish stance on investor home loans, launching a new offering just days after CBA... READ MORE
Australia’s top commercial business writers revealed
by staff reporter • 15 Feb 2017
The country’s most prolific commercial property and business loan writers have been unveiled in the SME Adviser’s... READ MORE
More than half of Australians at risk of cybercrime
by Reporter • 15 Feb 2017
New research has revealed that 51 per cent of Australian digital users are at risk of cyber security breaches, putting... READ MORE
Bank changes serviceability requirements
by Francesca Krakue • 14 Feb 2017
A non-major bank has confirmed that its serviceability calculators have been updated to remove negative gearing tax... READ MORE
Demand for housing finance continues to rise
by Reporter • 14 Feb 2017
The number and value of owner-occupied dwelling commitments continues to rise month-on-month, with borrowers committing... READ MORE
Lender invests $100k in fintech start-up
by Francesca Krakue • 14 Feb 2017
A leading specialist lender has partnered with a fintech incubator to back a start-up in a program aimed at... READ MORE
Non-major sees housing loan growth rise 14%
by Reporter • 14 Feb 2017
Australia’s fifth largest bank has revealed that, for the six months ending December 2016, it saw housing loan growth... READ MORE
Three majors well below APRA's 10% cap
by James Mitchell • 13 Feb 2017
A closer look at the mortgage portfolio growth of the big four over the last 12 months reveals that some major lenders... READ MORE
Parliament passes education reforms for advisers
by Reporter • 13 Feb 2017
New financial advisers will be required to hold a degree, and all advisers will need to sit an exam as part of new... READ MORE
Bank branch closures a boon for regional brokers
by Francesca Krakue • 13 Feb 2017
One successful regional mortgage professional predicts that the profile of regional brokers will rise as the banks... READ MORE
NSW parents unlikely to help FHB children
by James Mitchell • 13 Feb 2017
New research has revealed that NSW has a dramatically low number of first home buyers receiving financial assistance... READ MORE
Non-major bank lifts rates
by Reporter • 10 Feb 2017
A non-major lender has announced that the variable interest rate for existing owner-occupied home loans and business... READ MORE
Brokers help boost bank’s mortgage book by $2bn
by Reporter • 10 Feb 2017
An increasing number of brokers and aligned advisers have helped deliver a 13 per cent increase in loan growth for AMP... READ MORE
Lender embraces digital mortgage distribution
by James Mitchell • 10 Feb 2017
An Australian credit union has announced a new distribution deal with a home loan fintech to bolster its mortgage... READ MORE
3 years’ jail for former Westpac home loan manager
by James Mitchell • 10 Feb 2017
A former Westpac home finance manager has been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to... READ MORE
Major bank halts investor refinancing
by Reporter • 9 Feb 2017
A big four bank has told brokers that it will be suspending the acceptance of new refinance applications for investment... READ MORE
Online mortgage platform to double broker numbers
by James Mitchell • 9 Feb 2017
A digital mortgage platform that currently employs 35 staff is looking to significantly scale up its service team and... READ MORE
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