Mortgage and Finance Brokers Breaking News - The Adviser

Consumer-brokered mortgages the new distribution channel

by James Mitchell • 7 Jun 2016

Consumer-brokered home loans are the “next wave” of innovation, especially given the increasing number of online... READ MORE

Investors saving for years to buy property

by James Mitchell • 7 Jun 2016

Almost one-third of investors took more than four years to save the deposit for their investment property, Mortgage... READ MORE

Cash rate to hold, but not for long

by Huntley Mitchell • 7 Jun 2016

Experts unanimously agree that the Reserve Bank of Australia will leave the cash rate on hold today, but have forecast... READ MORE

SMEs missing out on digital chance

by • 7 Jun 2016

Small businesses are aware of digital opportunities for growth but are not fully embracing them, according to a digital... READ MORE

Brokers could lose lender incentives

by Huntley Mitchell • 6 Jun 2016

The FBAA has dismissed the possibility of broker commissions being scrapped as a result of ASIC’s review, but warns... READ MORE

Loan writer to pay back commissions

by Francesca Krakue • 6 Jun 2016

A Brisbane-based broker’s service guarantee promises to reimburse any upfront commission to his clients if they are... READ MORE

Tax refunds to ease mortgage strain

by Reporter • 6 Jun 2016

New research has revealed that Australians will spend more tax refund dollars this year on reducing their home loan and... READ MORE

Regional market outperforms capital for property price growth

by Reporter • 6 Jun 2016

One state’s regional suburbs are experiencing significantly stronger property price growth than its capital city... READ MORE

Multi-units boost home building growth

by Francesca Krakue • 6 Jun 2016

New dwelling approvals have recovered following signs of easing, according to new data by the Australian Bureau of... READ MORE

‘Very concerning’: lending curbs could spark housing downturn

by Georgia Brown • 3 Jun 2016

A new report has warned that property investors could be hit by a severe housing downturn if credit growth moves into... READ MORE

N1 Loans reveals real estate play

by Huntley Mitchell • 3 Jun 2016

ASX-listed mortgage broking business N1 Loans is set to launch a real estate arm as it looks to create a one-stop shop... READ MORE

Broker extends training program to address industry’s attrition rate

by Francesca Krakue • 3 Jun 2016

An experienced mortgage professional has extended her brokerage’s training program to provide ongoing support and... READ MORE

Housing affordability improves across the nation

by Reporter • 3 Jun 2016

Lower loan sizes and moderate increases in income have been good news for Australia’s housing affordability. READ MORE

Commercial property luring investors from residential market

by Jay Garcia • 3 Jun 2016

Strong rental returns and low interest rates are driving residential investors to the industrial property market,... READ MORE

Scrapping commissions will kill mortgage competition, says lender

by Huntley Mitchell • 2 Jun 2016

An Australian mortgage lender has warned that a fee-for-service remuneration model for brokers will contradict what... READ MORE

ING Direct’s new mortgage process to accelerate approvals

by James Mitchell • 2 Jun 2016

ING Direct has streamlined its customer verification process by extending its pilot program with Veda’s ZipID to... READ MORE

NAB set to launch new business loan

by Francesca Krakue • 2 Jun 2016

National Australia Bank this week announced that it will soon introduce an unsecured loan to back small businesses. READ MORE

Industry’s best to be crowned at major event

by Reporter • 2 Jun 2016

Only one month to go before the best in broking are revealed at the 2016 Australian Broking Awards in Sydney. READ MORE

Government grant to boost Tasmania’s housing market

by Reporter • 2 Jun 2016

The decision by Tasmania’s government to extend its grant for first home builders will entice Australians to... READ MORE

AFG terminates agreement with new mortgage player

by Huntley Mitchell • 1 Jun 2016

AFG has cut ties with a new mortgage platform that pays borrowers the same upfront commission as a broker for... READ MORE

AMP Bank announces major lending changes

by James Mitchell • 1 Jun 2016

AMP Bank has classified foreign borrowers as “unacceptable”, while also cracking down on overseas income sources... READ MORE

Investors flock to off-the-plan properties despite warnings

by Georgia Brown • 1 Jun 2016

Investor demand for off-the-plan inner-city developments continues to climb, despite various predictions that an... READ MORE

Major banks still behind on mortgage satisfaction

by Reporter • 1 Jun 2016

The big four are lagging behind the rest of the banks when it comes to the satisfaction of their home loan customers, a... READ MORE

New home sales past cycle peak: HIA

by Francesca Krakue • 1 Jun 2016

Following a strong rise in March, only one of the five mainland states experienced growth in detached house sales... READ MORE