Mortgage and Finance Brokers Breaking News - The Adviser

SMEs demand a fair go for reform

by Reporter • 25 Feb 2016

Almost two in three SMEs support a simpler Fair Work Act, new research has revealed. READ MORE

Heritage Bank names new broker head

by James Mitchell • 24 Feb 2016

The non-major lender has appointed a former NAB Broker executive to drive growth through the third-party channel. READ MORE

Chinese-Australian brokerage approaches $1 billion in settlements

by James Mitchell • 24 Feb 2016

A Sydney brokerage settled over $879 million in residential mortgage settlements in 2015 following the launch of its... READ MORE

Aggregator's new partnership could mean lower rates

by Huntley Mitchell • 24 Feb 2016

Boutique aggregator eChoice has announced a new strategic partnership that could help brokers secure lower home loan... READ MORE

Industry bodies endorse broker mentoring program

by Francesca Krakue • 24 Feb 2016

The FBAA and MFAA have approved and accredited a training program for brokers wanting to mentor their new-to-industry... READ MORE

Mortgage refinancing hits record high

by Reporter • 24 Feb 2016

The number of home loan customers opting to refinance has reached an all-time high, according to new research. READ MORE

Economist slams ‘ineffective’ land supply policy

by Francesca Krakue • 24 Feb 2016

Australia’s land supply policy is not keeping up with the country’s burgeoning population, one economist has... READ MORE

Banks forced to rely on broker channel

by Emma Ryan & Adam Zuchetti • 23 Feb 2016

With broker market share tipped to reach 60 per cent this year, the head of one aggregation group says banks have no... READ MORE

Broker group launches industry-first film studio

by Emma Ryan • 23 Feb 2016

MoneyQuest has announced the opening of an industry-first film studio, available for brokers who want to create... READ MORE

Loan arrears continue to rise

by Huntley Mitchell • 23 Feb 2016

The proportion of Australian housing loans in arrears has increased for prime and non-conforming residential... READ MORE

Qld to suffer most from negative gearing reform

by Reporter • 23 Feb 2016

The Sunshine State would be the hardest hit if Labor’s controversial new negative gearing limits were introduced, the... READ MORE

Sydney's middle-ring suburbs drive apartment boom

by Jack Needham • 23 Feb 2016

Increasing affordability pressures are continuing to drive the off-the-plan apartment boom in Sydney, with an... READ MORE

Heritage ‘heavily dependent’ on brokers

by Huntley Mitchell • 22 Feb 2016

Heritage Bank CEO Peter Lock says the mutual is ready to ramp up its offering through the third-party channel on the... READ MORE

'Volatile' year ahead for property market: CBA

by James Mitchell • 22 Feb 2016

Australia's largest bank has warned that 2016 will be a volatile year for property, but highlights a number of key... READ MORE

FBAA reacts to negative gearing changes

by Emma Ryan • 22 Feb 2016

The FBAA has welcomed Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s stance on changes to negative gearing. READ MORE

Business confidence remains steady

by Francesca Krakue • 22 Feb 2016

In the face of persistent financial market volatility, business confidence continues to hold up while conditions have... READ MORE

Aussies avoiding money talk

by Reporter • 22 Feb 2016

Australians are more comfortable talking about sex and politics than they are about their money, a new survey has... READ MORE

Queensland's best of the best revealed

by Emma Ryan • 19 Feb 2016

Eighteen mortgage professionals and offices from across Queensland were announced as winners at The Adviser’s Better... READ MORE

Mortgage Choice achieves ‘strongest ever’ profit result

by Huntley Mitchell • 19 Feb 2016

Mortgage Choice has delivered its best-ever interim financial result on the back of strong revenue growth. READ MORE

Westpac makes another key third-party appointment

by Emma Ryan • 19 Feb 2016

The major bank has announced the appointment of a new state general manager for its third-party operations. READ MORE

Capital gains tax rise won’t solve housing woes: HIA

by Reporter • 19 Feb 2016

The Labor Party’s plan to halve the capital gains tax (CGT) discount on investment properties will not fix the... READ MORE

Property prices double in one capital

by Francesca Krakue • 19 Feb 2016

New figures have revealed that only one capital city has seen property values double in price over the past decade. READ MORE

Brokers sound alarm on industry’s greatest threat

by Francesca Krakue • 18 Feb 2016

Mortgage brokers have spoken out about an alarming and evolving threat driven by strong competition in home lending... READ MORE

Flight attendants flocking to mortgage broking industry