Market and product trends

Non-bank lenders: service, service, service

by Nick Bendel • 18 Dec 2014

Non-bank lenders are renowned for giving brokers fast turnarounds, flexible loan assessments and access to... READ MORE

Broker Spotlight: Phil Morgan, Smartline

by Reporter • 18 Dec 2014

Phil Morgan is a Smartline broker based in Bunbury, Western Australia

Broking beyond home loans

by James Mitchell • 18 Dec 2014

The Financial System Inquiry helped turn the spotlight back onto business lending. Now’s the time for brokers to... READ MORE

Broker Spotlight: Bren Rodda, Loan Market

by Reporter • 18 Nov 2014

Bren Rodda is a Loan Market mortgage broker based in Darwin, Northern Territory

AFL star marks with broking career

by John Bastick • 18 Nov 2014

When former Port Adelaide captain Domenic Cassisi retired suddenly in mid-season, it was the cue to take his simmering... READ MORE

New revenue streams: vehicle and equipment finance

by Nick Bendel • 17 Nov 2014

Your database could hold a wealth of untapped opportunities, from residential clients who are about to buy a car to... READ MORE

Commercial lending: making their business your business

by Nick Bendel • 1 Oct 2014

It’s not quite an untapped market, but brokers who are willing to look at clients with fresh eyes may find there is... READ MORE

White label lending

by Staff Reporter • 5 Jun 2014

White label solutions are a great place to start for brokers looking to improve their value proposition in an... READ MORE

Insurance: the easy sell

by John Bastick • 1 Jun 2014

The insurance cross-sell is arguably the easiest one for brokers to offer clients. So why do so few do it? And for... READ MORE

Building better brokers

by The Adviser • 31 Mar 2014

NAB Broker distribution’s general manager, Steve Kane, believes ongoing training and education is the key to... READ MORE

The evolution of advice

by The Adviser • 4 Mar 2014

The Adviser along with its sister publication, ifa, takes a look at the rate at which mortgage brokers are converging... READ MORE

Another string to your bow

by The Adviser • 4 Feb 2014

A lot of brokers looking to expand their offering and improve their service to customers have yet to take on debtor... READ MORE

A fairer framework: Credit reporting reforms

by The Adviser • 4 Feb 2014

On 12 March 2014, changes to privacy laws will significantly impact the credit reporting system in Australia. In this... READ MORE

SMSF rising

by Steven Cross • 17 Jan 2014

Self-managed funds continued a trend of consolidation in 2013, with brokers on the cusp of a revolution in... READ MORE

Return of the mutuals

by Michael Masterman • 17 Jan 2014

With a major mutual joining the broker channel and others working hard to improve their position within it, 2013... READ MORE

2013: a year in review

by Michael Masterman • 17 Jan 2014

With interest rates at a record low and a recovering housing sector, 2013 was a great year to be a... READ MORE

2014: The year ahead

by Michael Masterman • 17 Jan 2014

On the back of a strengthening property market, 2014 is shaping up to be the perfect time to be a... READ MORE

More than a broker

by Michael Masterman • 17 Jan 2014

In 2013, the mortgage and finance broking industry continued down the path of convergence, with brokers now... READ MORE

The tech of tomorrow

by Steven Cross • 17 Jan 2014

While 2013 might have seen fewer technology breakthroughs than previous years, brokers began to consolidate and... READ MORE

Sizing up the market

by Steven Cross • 21 Dec 2013

More Australians are becoming exposed to self-managed super funds, and the growing number of trustees proves it’s a... READ MORE

The investor report

by Michael Masterman • 20 Dec 2013

The current legislative environment around SMSFs and limited recourse borrowing arrangements has made property... READ MORE

2014 and beyond in the SMSF space

by Steven Cross • 20 Dec 2013

The Adviser caught up with four key lenders in the SMSF space to find out what their take is on the current SMSF... READ MORE

The legislative environment

by Michael Masterman • 20 Dec 2013

The Adviser explores the current legislation surrounding self-managed super fund... READ MORE

Forging ahead with SMSFs

by The Adviser • 4 Dec 2013

MFAA chief executive Phil Naylor explains how the association is tackling self-managed super fund lending, believing... READ MORE

The time is now

by The Adviser • 4 Dec 2013

With interest rates at an all-time low and banks fiercely competing for customers, there has never been a better time... READ MORE

The competitive edge

by Steven Cross • 15 Nov 2013

Earlier this year, The Adviser assessed brokers’ level of satisfaction with both the major and non-major lenders.... READ MORE

The non-majors hit back

by Stacey Moseley • 15 Nov 2013

The non-major lenders have lifted their service offerings since the global financial crisis, and are now – more... READ MORE

Niche or not?

by Steven Cross • 15 Nov 2013

Many non-major lenders are established strong performers in specific niche markets, but many are also now chasing a... READ MORE

The customer-owned alternative

by The Adviser • 29 Oct 2013

Customer-owned financial institutions create competition in the banking industry by providing a real alternative to the... READ MORE