Mortgage and Finance Brokers Breaking News - The Adviser

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