Mortgage and Finance Brokers Breaking News - The Adviser

Banks move on interest rates out of cycle

by Reporter • 27 Mar 2017

All of the big four banks have announced changes to out-of-cycle interest rates in the last week, as lenders respond to... READ MORE

Selling insurance with mortgages ‘a no-brainer’

by Francesca Krakue • 27 Mar 2017

Seasoned mortgage professionals have shared the bottom line benefits of adding insurance to their offering. READ MORE

Fintech looking to ‘double down’ after $5bn in mortgage deals

by James Mitchell • 27 Mar 2017

Online mortgage marketplace HashChing has revealed plans to raise $6 million to grow its business and implement new... READ MORE

MoneyQuest expands national footprint

by Francesca Krakue • 27 Mar 2017

The mortgage broking group has announced that one of its franchises has been acquired by a Perth real estate agency. READ MORE

Major aggregator launches broker funding product

by Reporter • 24 Mar 2017

One of Australia’s largest aggregators has launched a new funding product for brokers that allows them to secure... READ MORE

ANZ updates interest rates

by staff reporter • 24 Mar 2017

The big four bank has announced increases to its investor, business and interest-only variable rates, but held its rate... READ MORE

SMEs look to non-banks for funding

by James Mitchell • 24 Mar 2017

A new report has found that small businesses are looking to move beyond traditional banks to fund business expansion. READ MORE

Australian Broking Awards submissions now open

by Reporter • 24 Mar 2017

Submissions are now open for The Adviser’s Australian Broking Awards – enter now for the chance to be crowned one... READ MORE

Aussie Home Loans competition winner revealed

by Francesca Krakue • 24 Mar 2017

The winner of Aussie's ‘Memories of Home’ competition to win $25,000 has been announced. READ MORE

Aggregators warn ‘significant work’ is needed on ASIC report

by Reporter • 23 Mar 2017

AFG has warned that there is ‘significant’ work to be done on ASIC’s remuneration report, while Connective has... READ MORE

How to take your brokerage to the next level

by Francesca Krakue • 23 Mar 2017

An award-winning loan writer and a seasoned financial services professional have emphasised the significant benefits of... READ MORE

‘Ability to sell’ critical to success in broking

by James Mitchell • 23 Mar 2017

A Sydney mortgage broker has explained the importance of good salesmanship among new-to-industry brokers in an... READ MORE

LFI Group appoints national sales manager

by Reporter • 23 Mar 2017

Finance industry insurer LFI Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Liberty Financial, has announced the appointment of... READ MORE

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Broker heads debate FOFA reforms for third party

by Reporter • 22 Mar 2017

At ASIC’s Annual Forum 2017, several industry heads discussed the idea of whether Australian brokers need to be... READ MORE

National brokerage hits 50 franchises

by Francesca Krakue • 22 Mar 2017

Since launching its franchise business in May last year, MoneyQuest has achieved a presence in every mainland state of... READ MORE

Savvy referral relationships ‘essential’ to lead generation

by Francesca Krakue • 22 Mar 2017

The leader of a referral partnership company has shared key advice on how brokers can get the most out of thoughtful... READ MORE

Majority of Australians struggle with budgeting

by Reporter • 22 Mar 2017

A new survey has revealed that over half of the nation say they find it difficult to manage their money, do not know... READ MORE

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Referrers being paid ‘almost as much’ as brokers

by James Mitchell • 21 Mar 2017

There has been a sharp increase in the use of mortgage referrers, such as real estate agents and developers, whom are... READ MORE

‘Brokers deliver great consumer outcomes’; ASIC chairman

by Reporter • 21 Mar 2017

The chairman of Australia’s financial services regulator has said that he believes “brokers deliver great consumer... READ MORE

Boutique aggregator partners with ZipID

by Francesca Krakue • 21 Mar 2017

A leading aggregator has announced it is joining forces with the identity verification service in an effort to help its... READ MORE

Regional brokers ‘massively important’ to rural communities

by Francesca Krakue • 21 Mar 2017

An award-winning regional broker has revealed that mortgage professionals are playing an increasingly critical role for... READ MORE

Industry associations voice support for ASIC review

by Reporter • 20 Mar 2017

The heads of the two main mortgage broking industry associations have both voiced their broad support of ASIC’s... READ MORE

Brokers ‘integral’ to non-bank lender success

by Francesca Krakue • 20 Mar 2017

The CFO of a non-bank lender, which has priced the largest RMBS issue from a lender of its type, has said it is... READ MORE

Lender launches frequent flyer offer for home loan customers