Mortgage and Finance Brokers Breaking News - The Adviser

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Top non-major lenders revealed

by Tim Neary • 10 Aug 2016

The results from the 2016 Momentum Intelligence Third Party Lending Report: Non-major Banks are in, revealing the... READ MORE

Heritage Bank grows mortgage portfolio

by Reporter • 10 Aug 2016

Heritage Bank’s focus on growth in the six months to June this year has reportedly helped deliver a 7.1 per cent... READ MORE

Adelaide Bank fails to pass on full RBA rate cut

by Reporter • 10 Aug 2016

Adelaide Bank, the intermediary lending business of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited, has announced that it will... READ MORE

Younger generations face major money hurdles

by Francesca Krakue • 10 Aug 2016

A new survey has revealed that when it comes to achieving key life milestones, Gen X and Gen Y are experiencing more... READ MORE

Six lenders pass on full rate cut

by Francesca Krakue • 9 Aug 2016

Australia’s smaller banks have led the way with sharper pricing after six small lenders announced that they will pass... READ MORE

Relationship with ASIC ‘top priority’, says MFAA

by James Mitchell • 9 Aug 2016

The industry association says its ongoing search for a new CEO will not affect its “solid relationship” with ASIC... READ MORE

Mortgage managers to join forces

by James Mitchell • 9 Aug 2016

A Sydney-based mortgage manager and a Gold Coast non-bank lender will unite to form one group as the non-bank sector... READ MORE

Banking industry ‘welcomes’ government invitation

by Staff Reporter • 9 Aug 2016

The banking industry has welcomed the opportunity for the big four banks to appear annually before the House of... READ MORE

Broking group enters real estate market

by Francesca Krakue • 8 Aug 2016

New-to-industry broking franchise MoneyQuest has announced it is expanding its service portfolio to include buyer... READ MORE

Challenger banks cut home loan rates