Market and product trends

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

What women in broking want

by Jessica Darnbrough • 18 Oct 2013

Citibank, in partnership with AdviseHer, recently brought together some of the nation’s elite female business... READ MORE

Broker profile: Sandra Abela, Choice Home Loans

by Reporter • 20 Sep 2013

Sandra Abela has been with Choice Home Loans for over a decade and says she couldn’t be... READ MORE

A second set of eyes

by The Adviser • 30 Aug 2013

Genworth’s chief commercial officer Bridget Sakr believes increasing lender competition should help brokers grow... READ MORE

Specialist lending: Say 'yes' more often and reap the benefits

by The Adviser • 30 Aug 2013

Specialist lending has evolved and is catering to more and more borrowers. Brokers who open their eyes and say 'yes'... READ MORE

The road ahead

by Reporter • 1 Aug 2013

Genworth, along with The Adviser, gathered Australia’s aggregation heads together to hear their perspectives on the... READ MORE

Better brokers

by reporter • 1 Aug 2013

Loan Market’s Alyson Irwin, who mentors new-to-industry brokers in Western Australia, firmly believes that if... READ MORE

Switching Aggregators Special Feature 2013

by The Adviser • 31 Jul 2013

With more than one third of brokers indicating they would consider switching aggregators in the coming 12 months, The... READ MORE

Debtor finance: Cashing in

by reporter • 1 Jul 2013

Debtor finance may be a growing market, but how can brokers benefit from getting involved?

Debtor finance: An emerging market

by reporter • 1 Jul 2013

Debtor finance is an emerging and growing market in Australia – and one with which brokers would do well to become... READ MORE

Debtor finance

by Staff Reporter • 28 Jun 2013

Debtor finance is one of the fastest growing working capital products in Australia and around the world, so what do... READ MORE