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Former aggregation boss fears for future of broking
by James Mitchell • 17 Aug 2016
Pressure on bank margins and the emergence of new technologies could force the mortgage market to “cut out the middle... READ MORE
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Non-major bank cuts home loan rates
by James Mitchell • 17 Aug 2016
A listed mortgage lender has announced its second home loan rate cut in a month. READ MORE
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Artificial intelligence delivers brokers increasingly hot leads
by Francesca Krakue • 17 Aug 2016
The creators of a mortgage broking fintech have integrated artificial intelligence technology into the platform that... READ MORE
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Brokers to celebrate their role in the industry
by Reporter • 17 Aug 2016
Launching today, the inaugural National Finance Brokers Day (NFBD) aims to highlight the key role brokers play in... READ MORE
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ANZ says lending curbs will continue to cool property market
by James Mitchell • 17 Aug 2016
The major bank says housing will become less of a contributor to the national economy as stricter lending around... READ MORE

Broker settlements surge 90% in complex lending landscape
by James Mitchell • 16 Aug 2016
Mortgage brokers have revealed how they have significantly grown their businesses since the introduction of two-tiered... READ MORE
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Online broking platform taps into underserviced market
by Francesca Krakue • 16 Aug 2016
The founder of a growing online broking platform has explained how the service offers relief to businesses who have... READ MORE
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Are you one of Australia’s top 50 brokers?
by James Mitchell • 16 Aug 2016
The nation’s best brokers will once again be named in The Adviser’s Elite Business Writers ranking. Get your... READ MORE
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CBA launches customer advocate function
by Staff Reporter • 16 Aug 2016
As part of a move to implement the banking industry initiatives package announced by the Australian Bankers’... READ MORE

Bank enters broker channel
by James Mitchell • 15 Aug 2016
An Australian bank will broaden its third-party distribution footprint by launching one of its sub-brands into the... READ MORE

Small bank making big moves in broker channel
by James Mitchell • 15 Aug 2016
Mortgage brokers agree that one of Australia’s smaller banks has significantly improved its home loan offering over... READ MORE
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Sydney broker launches extensive business network to drive social...
by Francesca Krakue • 15 Aug 2016
One successful mortgage professional has teamed up with other businesses in her community to support each other and... READ MORE
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New app to enhance traditional broker-client relationship

by Francesca Krakue • 15 Aug 2016
Through a range of features, a newly developed web platform and iOS app aims to ‘bridge the gap’ between the... READ MORE
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Considered policy action needed: RBA
by James Mitchell • 15 Aug 2016
Australia needs to start a serious discussion on the nation’s economic situation, but in his final speech as RBA... READ MORE

Bank slashes rates by up to 50 basis points
by James Mitchell • 12 Aug 2016
A non-major bank has today announced a range of rate cuts across a number of home loan products for both investors and... READ MORE

Third-party a 'critical channel' for home loans, says CBA
by Reporter • 12 Aug 2016
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has said that brokers are a “critical channel for home loans” and that the bank... READ MORE
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Broker entices clients with Ferraris
by Francesca Krakue • 12 Aug 2016
A new-to-industry brokerage has launched an innovative marketing campaign that offers borrowers the driving experience... READ MORE
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Boost in new home lending
by Georgia Brown • 12 Aug 2016
Despite ongoing threats of oversupply in some capital cities, a rise in buyer confidence prompted by the cash rate cut... READ MORE
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Longer-term outlook uncertain for Aussie economy: NAB
by Francesca Krakue • 12 Aug 2016
Despite signs of steady recovery in non-mining activity, a recent survey has revealed that there are longer-term risks... READ MORE

Broker settles $22bn, opens 200th store
by James Mitchell • 11 Aug 2016
Australia’s largest mortgage brokerage has posted a record result for the 2015-2016 financial year and grown its... READ MORE
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Major aggregator unveils cutting edge platform
by Francesca Krakue • 11 Aug 2016
Following a successful 10-week pilot, PLAN Australia has announced the full roll-out of a new digital platform to its... READ MORE
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Non-bank slashes mortgage rates by up to 65 basis points
by James Mitchell • 11 Aug 2016
Following the Reserve Bank’s decision to cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points last week, a leading... READ MORE
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More Aussie households predicting debt troubles
by Francesca Krakue • 11 Aug 2016
According to a recent household financial comfort report, the number of Australian households predicting debt... READ MORE
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First home buyers return in droves
by James Mitchell • 10 Aug 2016
The proportion of first home buyers in the mortgage market hit a three-year high in June, according to the Australian... READ MORE

Major aggregator launches ‘game changing’ product
by James Mitchell • 10 Aug 2016
One of Australia’s largest aggregators announces the launch of an industry-first white label commercial offering in... READ MORE