Home Loan News

Mortgage broker battle heats up as key consumer groups withdraw support

A number of consumer groups have removed customer representatives from a mortgage broker industry forum, saying that the industry isn’t interested in doing right by the community.

By William Jolly ● February 15, 2019

Number of vacant properties rises 40% in Sydney

Property investors in Sydney may face tough times ahead as the number of vacant properties jumped 40% over the past 12 months, according to SQM Research.

By William Jolly ● February 14, 2019

ASIC seeks input on responsible lending

In response to changes in technology and the release of Hayne’s final report of the royal commission, Australia’s corporate regulator has deemed it timely to review and update its guidance around responsible lending.

By Dominic Beattie ● February 14, 2019

Mortgage holders relieved by RBA’s apparent delay on rate hikes

Fears among Aussie mortgage holders that the Reserve Bank of Australia will raise interest rates soon have diminished – lifting consumer sentiment, according to economists.

By Dominic Beattie ● February 13, 2019

Household lending down 15% over year

It’s another sign of the times for Australia’s slowing property market and tightening finance sector.

By Dominic Beattie ● February 12, 2019

MFAA launches campaign against mortgage broker reforms

The Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) has launched a campaign in support of mortgage brokers.

By William Jolly ● February 11, 2019

UBank launches world’s first digital “human home loan application assistant

Online bank UBank has just released its latest innovation – a digital home loan application assistant that can answer more than 300 common customer questions.

By William Jolly ● February 11, 2019

Opinion: Mortgage brokers the fall guys for big banks’ inability to win new customers

Much has been written over the last week about the Royal Commission’s recommendations on what mortgage brokers are paid and who should pick up the bill for their services. Before we dive into this, lets set some context so we’re all on the same page.

By David Lammey ● February 08, 2019

What consumers think of mortgage brokers

A recently released survey from The Adviser has uncovered the attitudes Australian borrowers have towards mortgage brokers.

By William Jolly ● February 07, 2019

Australia’s top 10 property danger zones revealed

Riskwise Property Research has compiled a list of the 10 most ‘dangerous’ areas to buy in at the moment.

By David Lammey ● February 07, 2019

Let us come to you. Get Savings in your inbox.

Let us come to you.
Get Savings in your inbox.