Advertisement
Powered by MOMENTUM MEDIA
lawyers weekly logo

Breaking News

Property investors 'shackled' by new credit policy
by James Mitchell • 24 Nov 2015

A regional broker has slammed a non-major bank’s decision to change its policy “overnight”.

READ MORE
default image

ASIC to scrutinise broker records
by Emma Ryan • 24 Nov 2015
NAB Broker general manager Steve Kane has revealed some of the specific areas that the corporate watchdog will be... READ MORE
default image

Banks must raise broker awareness: FBAA
by Emma Ryan • 24 Nov 2015

The FBAA has urged major banks to improve consumer awareness about mortgage brokers.

READ MORE
default image

Value of investor lending drops
by James Mitchell • 24 Nov 2015
Regulatory restrictions placed on finance for investment property have resulted in a sharp fall in the value of... READ MORE
default image

Newcomers learn tricks of the trade at award-winning event
by Emma Ryan • 24 Nov 2015
Two Rising Stars have encouraged new-to-industry brokers to attend The Adviser’s Better Business Summit, saying... READ MORE

Headline rates a ‘baiting and switching’ tactic, says broker
by Emma Ryan • 23 Nov 2015

Brokers are divided on recent rate changes offered by some of Australia’s smaller lenders.

READ MORE
default image

Flavell backs ASIC broking inquiry
by Emma Ryan • 23 Nov 2015
Mortgage Choice chief executive officer John Flavell has welcomed ASIC’s proposed inquiry into the mortgage broking... READ MORE
default image

QPCU to launch online lodgements
by Huntley Mitchell • 23 Nov 2015
Brokers will soon find it easier to submit deals through Queensland Police Credit Union (QPCU) after the lender... READ MORE
default image

Non-conforming loan arrears hit 15-year low
by Huntley Mitchell • 23 Nov 2015
Australian housing loans in arrears for non-conforming residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) dropped to its... READ MORE
default image

Surge in apartment construction continues
by Emma Ryan • 23 Nov 2015
New figures have revealed that the national construction industry has expanded for the third consecutive month, driven... READ MORE

NAB Broker report shines light on fee for service
by James Mitchell • 20 Nov 2015
A new report from NAB Broker and Genworth has found that almost half of consumers likely to use a mortgage broker... READ MORE
default image

‘Rate hike Friday’: 13 lenders up variable home loan rates
by James Mitchell • 20 Nov 2015

Thirteen lenders will lift their variable rates today for both owner-occupiers and investors.

READ MORE
default image

ASX-listed lender partners with AFG
by Huntley Mitchell • 20 Nov 2015
A listed marketplace lender has announced a partnership with one of Australia’s largest aggregators, as it looks to... READ MORE
default image

Award-winning brokers reveal referral secrets
by Emma Ryan • 20 Nov 2015
Three of the mortgage broking industry’s leading loan writers have leveraged their respective accolades to build... READ MORE
default image

Capital growth to be ‘very subdued’ in 2016
by James Mitchell • 20 Nov 2015
Australia’s housing market has been tipped to slow substantially, although talk of a sharp correction has been... READ MORE

BOQ reveals big plans for broker channel

by James Mitchell • 19 Nov 2015
Bank of Queensland (BOQ) has outlined its mortgage distribution strategy in which it aims to accredit 4,000 brokers in... READ MORE
default image

New software to deliver faster broker compliance
by Huntley Mitchell • 19 Nov 2015
Leading mortgage aggregator Connective has announced a new tech partnership that is set to speed up the compliance and... READ MORE
default image

Smartline named Australia’s best franchise

by James Mitchell • 19 Nov 2015
Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers has been named as Australia’s top franchise for the seventh consecutive... READ MORE
default image

Professionals Finance broker receives national recognition
by James Mitchell • 19 Nov 2015
Professionals Finance has thrown its support behind one of its top performers after the young broker was named in The... READ MORE
default image

Loan Market strengthens Ray White referral relationship
by Huntley Mitchell • 19 Nov 2015
Loan Market has just wrapped up a referral initiative across its Victorian network which has uncovered over 1,000... READ MORE

Govt to investigate ‘misaligned incentives’ in broking
by Huntley Mitchell & James Mitchell • 18 Nov 2015
The Assistant Treasurer has confirmed that ASIC will undertake an extensive and thorough review of the mortgage broking... READ MORE
default image

Interest-only loans to receive further scrutiny
by Huntley Mitchell • 18 Nov 2015
The FBAA has welcomed an ASIC review of broking practices around interest-only loans after the regulator raised... READ MORE
default image

Better Business Summit prompts broker to develop CRM platform
by Emma Ryan • 18 Nov 2015
Two brokers have praised The Adviser’s Better Business Summit for helping them realise the value of digital... READ MORE
default image

Brokers receive ‘signature-less’ application system

by James Mitchell • 18 Nov 2015
ALI Group has made it easier for eChoice brokers to protect their clients with loan and mortgage protection by... READ MORE
default image

Melbourne’s auction market supremacy continues
by Nick Bendel • 18 Nov 2015
Melbourne has beaten Sydney’s clearance rate for the sixth consecutive week and the 11th time in 12 weeks, according... READ MORE

Brokers shocked by bank’s decision

by Emma Ryan • 17 Nov 2015
A number of mortgage brokers have expressed their frustration over AMP Bank’s return to investor lending after the... READ MORE
default image

McGrath flags broker red tape as potential business risk
by James Mitchell • 17 Nov 2015
Real estate group McGrath has highlighted the potential for increased regulation of the mortgage broking industry to... READ MORE
default image

Sydney brokerage diversifies into planning, risk - Shore Financial
by James Mitchell • 17 Nov 2015
Shore Financial has opened a new division as it looks to diversify its offering and provide clients with products and... READ MORE
default image

Outlook rosy for residential construction
by Huntley Mitchell • 17 Nov 2015
The residential construction industry will see out another healthy year in 2015-16, according to the Housing Industry... READ MORE
default image

FBAA celebrates ‘Year of Distinction’
by Huntley Mitchell • 17 Nov 2015
Almost 600 brokers and other industry figures gathered at the Gold Coast’s Sea World Resort last Friday to learn how... READ MORE
magazine
Read the latest issue of The Adviser magazine!
The Adviser is the number one magazine for Australia's finance and mortgage brokers. The publications delivers news, analysis, business intelligence, sales and marketing strategies, research and key target reports to an audience of professional mortgage and finance brokers
Read more
theadviser logo

OUR PLATFORMS AND BRANDS

EVENTS AND SUMMITS

LEARNING AND EDUCATION

MOMENTUM MARKETS NETWORK

LINKS

STAY CONNECTED

Become a free member to receive breaking news direct to your inbox each day.