Mortgage and Finance Brokers Breaking News - The Adviser

ASIC review: what brokers need to know

by James Mitchell • 13 Jul 2016

Brokers have been given fresh information about ASIC’s remuneration review as the regulator prepares to submit its... READ MORE

CBA lifts limits on up-front vals

by James Mitchell • 13 Jul 2016

The nation’s largest lender has changed its thresholds for attaining up-front valuations in an effort to streamline... READ MORE

Foreign investors given lifeline in South Australia

by Huntley Mitchell • 13 Jul 2016

South Australia has decided not to follow NSW, Queensland and Victoria in imposing surcharges on foreign property... READ MORE

Auction activity rises across capitals

by Huntley Mitchell • 13 Jul 2016

Strong auction results in four capital cities last week helped lift the average clearance rate above the previous... READ MORE

Banks change mortgage policies as apartment glut looms

by James Mitchell • 12 Jul 2016

Major international banking giants operating in the Australian mortgage market have announced fresh changes to their... READ MORE

Grim outlook for residential property markets across Australia

by James Mitchell • 12 Jul 2016

A new report from one of Australia’s leading analysts has tipped property prices to deteriorate across the nation,... READ MORE

Home loan values rise

by Francesca Krakue • 12 Jul 2016

New ABS figures have revealed that investment finance has driven an increase in the value of dwelling commencements in... READ MORE

Turnbull urged to appoint housing minister

by Reporter • 12 Jul 2016

After claiming election victory on Sunday, the Turnbull government has been warned that a strong national focus on... READ MORE

Rental yields hit record lows in two capitals

by Reporter • 12 Jul 2016

New figures show that rental yields have continued to fall across all capitals, with Sydney and Melbourne seeing record... READ MORE

Brokers warned: ‘time for the blinkers to come off’

by James Mitchell • 11 Jul 2016

A leading business strategist has warned mortgage brokers to take a holistic approach to their business or risk losing... READ MORE

Resicom sees huge settlement volumes through third-party channel

by Huntley Mitchell • 11 Jul 2016

Non-bank lender Resicom has credited brokers for its significant share of a major aggregator’s commercial lending... READ MORE

Borrowers flocking to variable rates, says Flavell

by James Mitchell • 11 Jul 2016

Mortgage Choice CEO John Flavell says more borrowers are choosing a variable rate mortgage after the Reserve Bank cut... READ MORE

Report finds ‘surprising’ boost in FHB confidence

by Emma Ryan • 11 Jul 2016

First home buyer confidence has increased in one state, despite rising house prices and economic uncertainty, a new... READ MORE

Property prices soar across capitals

by Reporter • 11 Jul 2016

A new report shows Australia’s two most populous cities have pushed the growth rate for dwelling values to a record... READ MORE

La Trobe Financial opens Hong Kong office

La Trobe Financial opens HK office

by Reporter • 10 Jul 2016

The credit specialist has opened a new office in Hong Kong’s financial district, as it continues its expansion into... READ MORE

Former Aussie broker admits to mortgage fraud

by Huntley Mitchell & Vivienne Kelly • 8 Jul 2016

A former Aussie loan writer has pleaded guilty to multiple charges of mortgage fraud involving more than $5... READ MORE

Barry Plant announces rebrand

by Reporter • 8 Jul 2016

Barry Plant Financial Services (BPFS), the broking arm of real estate network Barry Plant Group, has unveiled a new... READ MORE

SME lender boosts state presence

by Emma Ryan • 8 Jul 2016

Small to medium size businesses in South Australia are set to benefit from one lender’s decision to expand... READ MORE

Home building activity loses momentum

by Emma Ryan • 8 Jul 2016

The total number of new dwelling approvals has experienced a decline following two consecutive months of growth,... READ MORE

AFG grows loan book despite ‘turbulent’ EOFY run

by Huntley Mitchell • 7 Jul 2016

AFG’s overall mortgage volumes saw modest growth last financial year, driven by varying results around the country. READ MORE

Senior banker moves into broking

by Huntley Mitchell • 7 Jul 2016

A banking veteran with more than 30 years’ experience in the financial services industry has successfully made the... READ MORE

The big opportunity for brokers this financial year

by Reporter • 7 Jul 2016

Brokers have been advised that a flood of commercial deals could be heading their way in the next few months. READ MORE

How brokers can improve their image

by Francesca Krakue • 7 Jul 2016

Brokers are facing increasing scrutiny over commissions and incentives, but there could be a way to ‘cut through the... READ MORE

Bank’s quiet launch into broker channel praised by tech provider

by James Mitchell • 6 Jul 2016

Australia’s leading electronic lodgement provider has supported one mutual bank’s strategy to enter the third-party... READ MORE