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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
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Non-bank lender sees year-on-year surge in broker originated loans
by Francesca Krakue • 8 Sep 2016
A South Australia-based non-bank lender has observed that home buyers are increasingly turning to mortgage brokers as... READ MORE
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Former major bank executive joins HashChing
by Francesca Krakue • 8 Sep 2016
A senior financial services executive who has held top positions at ANZ, CBA and Lendlease has been appointed to the... READ MORE
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Brokers ‘cannot afford to stand still’ in spring market
by Francesca Krakue • 8 Sep 2016
eChoice has highlighted that the spring market is an opportune time for brokers to discover and leverage new technology... READ MORE

Brokers' role demystified in $25m national marketing campaign
by James Mitchell • 7 Sep 2016
Australia’s largest brokerage has launched a new brand strategy that positions the broker — rather than the... READ MORE
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Specialist lender drops rates
by Francesca Krakue • 7 Sep 2016
A non-bank lender has announced a special offer on its residential owner-occupied loans. READ MORE
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FHBs crying out for government support
by James Mitchell • 7 Sep 2016
The majority of first home buyers believe greater government support would have encouraged them to put their foot on... READ MORE
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Tech upgrade to deliver ‘real time saver’ to brokers
by Francesca Krakue • 7 Sep 2016
Mortgage tech provider NextGen.Net has enhanced its ApplyOnline platform by launching new features to provide brokers... READ MORE
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Public to be protected from property developer's 'incompetence'
by James Mitchell • 7 Sep 2016
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal has affirmed ASIC’s decision to disqualify a well-known Sydney property developer... READ MORE

RBA makes cash rate call
by Francesca Krakue • 6 Sep 2016
The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered the decision of its monthly board meeting. READ MORE

Mortgage broker convicted for fraud
by Reporter • 6 Sep 2016
A former mortgage professional has been convicted and sentenced on 18 charges involving the submission of false or... READ MORE

Broking group snaps up ‘highly respected franchise group’
by Francesca Krakue • 6 Sep 2016
A leading mortgage broking group has announced it has acquired franchise business Citiwide Homeloans. READ MORE
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Fintech company posts considerable continual growth
by Francesca Krakue • 6 Sep 2016
A leading fintech company has reported an 11.4 per cent increase in revenue amid a period of “significant... READ MORE
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RBA set to hold cash rate: survey
by Francesca Krakue • 6 Sep 2016
100% of the experts surveyed by financial comparison website finder.com.au have predicted ‘no change’ to the... READ MORE
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Capital gains push higher in August
by James Mitchell • 6 Sep 2016
The CoreLogic Home Value Index recorded a 1.1 per cent rise in dwelling values in August, with six of the eight capital... READ MORE
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Ever wondered what SMEs really want from a mortgage broker?
by James Mitchell • 6 Sep 2016
Brokers will be given exclusive insight into the finance needs of Australian small business owners at The Adviser’s... READ MORE

MFAA leader steps down over key differences

by James Mitchell • 5 Sep 2016
The MFAA’s head of finance and HR has stepped down from his leadership role, claiming the association was not... READ MORE