Mortgage and Finance Brokers Blog Opinions - The Adviser

Broker, big 4 dynamics shift benefits smaller banks: Auswide

by Sarah Simpkins • 30 Aug 2021

The non-major bank has eyed a turn in the relationship between brokers and the major banks, stating smaller players... READ MORE

Aggregator settlements up 42%

by Malavika Santhebennur • 30 Aug 2021

Finsure has reported growth in settlements and its loan book for FY21, while its broker numbers have exceeded 2,000. READ MORE

Vaccination targets ‘critical’ for economic recovery: NAB CEO

by reporter • 30 Aug 2021

National cabinet’s vaccination targets are “critical” to getting the economy back on track, the major bank... READ MORE

Wisr courting brokers on quest to $1bn book

by Sarah Simpkins • 27 Aug 2021

The neo-lender has flagged plans to increase its third-party distribution, as it strives to more than double its loan... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 23 to 27...

by Reporter • 27 Aug 2021

The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 27... READ MORE

SMEs need early super, says senator

by Sarah Simpkins • 26 Aug 2021

A senator has argued for reopening the superannuation vault for early withdrawals, to help small businesses suffering... READ MORE

6 in 10 haven’t reviewed loan to refinance: Aussie

by Malavika Santhebennur • 26 Aug 2021

Despite most borrowers saying they are not confident that they have a good home loan deal, they have not sought to... READ MORE

Property valuations up by 23%: CoreLogic

by Malavika Santhebennur • 26 Aug 2021

CoreLogic has reportedly seen a jump in valuations ordered in the last year to June, partly driven by the digitisation... READ MORE

Pepper reveals record mortgage originations

by Annie Kane • 25 Aug 2021

Strong broker activity has helped deliver a 33 per cent rise in home loan originations, particularly from self-employed... READ MORE

Regional Vic, WA SMEs given COVID support

by Malavika Santhebennur • 25 Aug 2021

A cash grants package has been announced for businesses in regional Victoria, while a targeted package has been... READ MORE

RedZed reaches $5bn in originations

by Reporter • 25 Aug 2021

Specialist lender RedZed Lending Solutions has reached a milestone for the company, originating $5 billion in loans. READ MORE

Richard Pusey banned for 10 years

by Reporter • 24 Aug 2021

The former mortgage broker has been banned from engaging in credit activities and financial services. READ MORE

Government unveils draft reforms for unfair contract terms

by Sarah Simpkins • 24 Aug 2021

The government has released a draft bill aiming to combat unfair contract terms, with proposed changes including the... READ MORE

Prospa sees record Q4 after being ‘tested’ by COVID

by Sarah Simpkins • 24 Aug 2021

Brokers contributed to an 8 per cent rise in Prospa originations in the financial year 2021, and a record fourth... READ MORE

PLAN welcomes new lender to its panel

by reporter • 24 Aug 2021

The 1,600 brokers aggregating under PLAN Australia can now access loans from non-bank lender Oak Capital. READ MORE

Asset finance loans up 20% YOY: CBA

by Malavika Santhebennur • 24 Aug 2021

The major bank has reported that new business lending in asset finance grew in the financial year 2021 by the largest... READ MORE

Broker numbers are rising: FBAA

by Annie Kane • 23 Aug 2021

There are more credit representatives and licensees identifying as brokers, data released by the broking association... READ MORE

MyState channelling brokers to maintain growth

by Sarah Simpkins • 23 Aug 2021

The non-major bank has doubled down on its investments in the broker channel, in an effort to keep expanding its loan... READ MORE

Targeted COVID support released for NT SMEs

by Malavika Santhebennur • 23 Aug 2021

A new package worth over $12 million has been announced for tourism and hospitality businesses in the NT impacted by... READ MORE

Property market told to brace for more frequent natural disasters

by Maja Garaca Djurdjevic • 23 Aug 2021

Australia’s property market should brace itself for the impact of climate change and the potential extreme... READ MORE

Melbourne SME COVID support extended

by Malavika Santhebennur • 20 Aug 2021

As Melbourne faces another two weeks in lockdown, a new round of support has been announced for SMEs. READ MORE

SME lender targets brokers after profit surge

by Sarah Simpkins • 20 Aug 2021

Buy now, pay later group humm has seen a leap in profit from its SME lending division, with plans to keep the momentum... READ MORE

NAB explains key to speedy turnarounds