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Investor lending ticks up in July
by Francesca Krakue • 15 Sep 2016
According to recent figures from ANZ, investors are slowly returning to the market following last year’s... READ MORE
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Broker app to bolster referral relationships
by Reporter • 15 Sep 2016
An experienced broker, who has been ranked as one of the Top 50 Elite Business Writers this year, has rebranded and... READ MORE

Network of brokers ‘vital’ to major aggregator’s success
by Francesca Krakue • 15 Sep 2016
The boss of one of the industry’s leading aggregators has said its strong FY16 results are a testament to the... READ MORE

CEO steps down as aggregators integrate
by Reporter • 14 Sep 2016
Changes to a leading aggregator have been announced, as it moves on to "the next chapter of continued growth and... READ MORE

Big four bank invests $16.5m in fintech
by Reporter • 14 Sep 2016
One of Australia’s biggest banks has made a $16.5 million strategic investment in digital mortgage service uno. READ MORE

Mortgage processing times ‘as important as rate’
by Reporter • 14 Sep 2016
The head of one of Australia’s largest mortgage lenders has said that the processing time on mortgage products is... READ MORE
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Growth in Qld helps boost mortgage broker performance
by Reporter • 14 Sep 2016
Leading mortgage broker Aussie Home Loans has opened eight new stores in Queensland, following a rise in Aussie stores'... READ MORE
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Broker gives $10K to students
by Reporter • 14 Sep 2016
Last year’s Australian Broking Awards' Broker of the Year has presented six students at the University of Western... READ MORE
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‘Bank ownership has been positive’, says Loan Market boss
by James Mitchell • 14 Sep 2016
Loan Market chairman Sam White believes that bank ownership of mortgage aggregation businesses has been beneficial for... READ MORE

Former MFAA CEO joins HashChing
by Francesca Krakue • 13 Sep 2016
A finance and logistics executive and former MFAA chief executive officer has joined the advisory board of mortgage... READ MORE

Broker support of listed lender drives loan book growth
by Francesca Krakue • 13 Sep 2016
The managing director of a non-major lender says one of the main drivers of the company’s loan book growth recorded a... READ MORE
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FBAA continues to defend broker commissions
by Reporter • 13 Sep 2016
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia says it is continuing to engage with the federal government over the fate... READ MORE
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Submissions open for Young Broker of the Year ranking
by Reporter • 13 Sep 2016
The industry’s best young brokers are set to battle it out for a coveted position in The Adviser’s fifth annual... READ MORE
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New platform allows investors to buy part of a house
by Reporter • 13 Sep 2016
Investors looking to get on the property ladder or diversify their portfolio can now buy part of a house or property... READ MORE

ASIC permanently bans former finance broker
by Reporter • 12 Sep 2016
ASIC has permanently banned a former Sydney finance broker from engaging in credit activities and providing financial... READ MORE

Unbiased responds to criticism
by Francesca Krakue • 12 Sep 2016
The founder of Unbiased Mortgage Advisers has responded to criticism levelled at the young fintech, commenting that the... READ MORE
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New technology helping to create scalable brokerages
by Francesca Krakue • 12 Sep 2016
A director of a large brokerage has highlighted the significant benefits of a customisable, cloud-based CRM system in... READ MORE
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Record low interest rates boost fixed rate home loans
by Francesca Krakue • 12 Sep 2016
Recent research shows that the current low interest rate environment continues to drive demand for fixed rate home... READ MORE
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How to gain greater brokerage exposure
by Emma Ryan • 12 Sep 2016
The Adviser, together with 1st Street Home Loans director and founder Jeremy Fisher, shares how various communication... READ MORE

‘Crazy’ turnaround times a big issue for brokers

by James Mitchell • 9 Sep 2016
Brokers are becoming increasingly frustrated as bank turnaround times continue to blow out by up to three weeks. READ MORE
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Mortgage broking no longer ‘a one-man band’
by Francesca Krakue • 9 Sep 2016
One of the industry’s top loan writers has said that he believes brokers are set to consolidate further in the... READ MORE
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Brokers ‘resilient’ to changing lending landscape
by James Mitchell • 9 Sep 2016
The general manager of a leading mortgage aggregator says the industry has and will continue to work through the peaks... READ MORE
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Aussie commercial property market set to ‘take-off’

by Francesca Krakue • 9 Sep 2016
A prominent real estate industry professional has highlighted that record-low interest rates and a supportive federal... READ MORE
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FHB numbers set to hit two-decade low
by Francesca Krakue • 9 Sep 2016
Fresh figures from a regional bank have found that first home buyer numbers are ‘on a glide-path’ to what is... READ MORE

Major aggregator losing $300m a month in foreign investor loans
by James Mitchell • 8 Sep 2016
A leading third-party mortgage business has seen a significant reduction in mortgage settlements as a direct result of... READ MORE