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Broking group snaps up ‘highly respected franchise group’
by • 6 Sep 2016
A leading mortgage broking group has announced it has acquired franchise business Citiwide Homeloans.
READ MOREFintech company posts considerable continual growth
by • 6 Sep 2016
A leading fintech company has reported an 11.4 per cent increase in revenue amid a period of “significant... READ MORE
RBA set to hold cash rate: survey
by • 6 Sep 2016
100% of the experts surveyed by financial comparison website finder.com.au have predicted ‘no change’ to the... READ MORE
Capital gains push higher in August
by • 6 Sep 2016
The CoreLogic Home Value Index recorded a 1.1 per cent rise in dwelling values in August, with six of the eight capital... READ MORE
Ever wondered what SMEs really want from a mortgage broker?
by • 6 Sep 2016
Brokers will be given exclusive insight into the finance needs of Australian small business owners at The Adviser’s... READ MORE
MFAA leader steps down over key differences
by • 5 Sep 2016
The MFAA’s head of finance and HR has stepped down from his leadership role, claiming the association was not... READ MORE
Brokers drive 77% surge in originations for online lender
by • 5 Sep 2016
An ASX-listed, online marketplace lender has more than doubled its revenue since last year, with 50% of loan... READ MORE
Bank bosses admit shortcomings
by • 5 Sep 2016
Sixteen Australian bank CEOs have acknowledged that the industry has not always lived up to the standards customers... READ MORE
Apartment approvals surge 23.4% in July
by • 5 Sep 2016
The ABS building approvals measure increased in July following two months of decline.
READ MORERegional bank slashes rates
by • 2 Sep 2016
A non-major lender has announced it will cut interest rates across its commercial product range.
READ MOREMacquarie and broking firms unite to launch fintech platform
by • 2 Sep 2016
Macquarie Business Banking and four commercial broking firms have joined together to launch a “first-to-market”... READ MORE
Customer-owned banking reaches $100bn in assets
by • 2 Sep 2016
A surge in home loan growth has helped Australia’s customer-owned banking sector surpass $100 billion in total... READ MORE
Court finds Storm Financial provided bad advice
by Staff Reporter • 2 Sep 2016
The Federal Court has found that the directors of Storm Financial breached their duties under the Corporations Act and... READ MORE
Home buying journey takes toll on Aussie FHBs
by • 2 Sep 2016
Fresh research has revealed that over three-quarters of the country’s first home buyers become emotionally invested... READ MORE
‘Strip away commissions’ to unlock $1.3bn for borrowers, says...
by • 1 Sep 2016
An online mortgage broker says Australian home owners could be saving more than $1.3 billion annually on their home... READ MORE
Commercial brokers go paperless
by • 1 Sep 2016
A leading non-major bank has launched electronic lodgements for small business loans via the NextGen.Net ApplyOnline... READ MORE
Third-party banking veteran joins top aggregator
by James Mitchell • 1 Sep 2016
Former ANZ third-party boss Keiran Evans has been named as the new general manager of a major mortgage aggregator,... READ MORE
Bank pays $30k off couple’s mortgage
by • 1 Sep 2016
A member-owned banking and financial services provider has awarded a customer by paying $30,000 off their home... READ MORE
Bank slashes home loan rates
by • 31 Aug 2016
A non-major lender has launched a special discounted variable home loan rate of 3.79 per cent.
READ MORE‘Exceptionally strong’ broker distribution drives record growth
by • 31 Aug 2016
The CEO of a leading mortgage provider says its 77% surge in mortgage settlement volumes during the first half of the... READ MORE
Industry reputation putting people off getting advice
by • 31 Aug 2016
The tarnished reputation of financial planners in Australia is turning “a lot of people” off from seeking financial... READ MORE
Advisers accused of manipulating super clients
by Staff Reporter • 31 Aug 2016
A new study has revealed that financial advisers are manipulating vulnerable clients, including those who seek... READ MORE
Specialist lender signs sports sponsorship deal
by • 31 Aug 2016
A non-bank mortgage provider has announced that is has extended its sponsorship of a local sports team for a second... READ MORE
Fintech start-up enters third-party channel
by • 30 Aug 2016
A new online mortgage platform has decided to partner with brokers – rather than compete with them — by offering a... READ MORE
Major aggregator reveals big plans for commercial broking
by • 30 Aug 2016
An ASX-listed aggregator with over 2,650 brokers is looking to significantly ramp up its commercial offering following... READ MORE
Brokers well positioned to highlight ‘mammoth benefits’ of...
by • 30 Aug 2016
Now is an opportune time for brokers to help clients achieve better mortgage outcomes, according to the Finance Brokers... READ MORE
Nearly two-thirds never ask for a better interest rate
by • 30 Aug 2016
Nearly two-thirds of mortgage holders in Australia have never asked for a better interest rate on their home loan, new... READ MORE
Major bank names new third-party boss
by • 29 Aug 2016
Australia’s largest mortgage lender has announced the appointment of its new head of third party for NSW.
READ MOREMajor aggregator doubles lending business
by • 29 Aug 2016
A leading mortgage aggregator says its brokers captured almost half of the $3 billion in commercial loans originated by... READ MORE
Major broker's branded home loans surge 99% towards $2bn
by • 29 Aug 2016
A leading aggregator has seen significant growth in its white-label offering over the year to 30 June with branded... READ MORE

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