Australian Broker

Melbourne-based brokerage BLVD Finance has finished off the year with flavour, putting on a special coffee cart event in its office building to boost its brand and engagement with co-located businesses. https://hubs.la/Q02_Rt9G0 #ClientEngagement #MortgageBrokers #RelationshipBuilding #CustomerExperience

Alma Čustović of Loan Link weighs in on the growing interest in 40-year mortgages and their potential impact on homeowners. As housing affordability challenges persist, extended loan terms could offer short-term relief, but are they a sustainable solution? https://hubs.ly/Q02_Rlzw0 #MortgageTrends #HomeLoans #HousingAffordability #MortgageBrokers

Australia’s mortgage industry leaders are being celebrated for their outstanding contributions in 2024. From driving innovation to fostering client trust, these trailblazers are setting benchmarks for success in the ever-evolving lending landscape. Discover the individuals and organisations shaping the future of mortgage broking and their remarkable achievements. https://hubs.la/Q02_Rt9P0 #AusMortgageAwards #MortgageLeaders #IndustryExcellence #LendingInnovation

Homebuyers could save 25% to 30% by considering "bridesmaid" suburbs – areas close to popular locations but with more affordable prices. This article reveals how these emerging suburbs present an opportunity for savvy buyers looking to balance cost and convenience. https://hubs.la/Q02_L5Tr0 #RealEstate #HomeBuying #PropertyMarket #BridesmaidSuburbs

Mortgage brokers are uniquely positioned to play a bigger role in boosting financial literacy according to two brokers engaged in supporting communities with lower financial knowledge. https://hubs.la/Q02_L5NG0 #FinancialLiteracy #MortgageBrokers #FinancialEducation #AustraliaFinance

ANZ Chairman Paul O’Sullivan has announced Nuno Matos as the bank’s new CEO. Matos will succeed Shayne Elliott (pictured above right) in July 2025. https://hubs.la/Q02_bvQD0 #NewCEO #LeadershipChange #BankingIndustry #BrokerNews

Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) could play a pivotal role in helping borrowers purchase property ahead of further potential property price rises predicted for 2025, according to LMI insurer Helia . https://hubs.la/Q02_bw2x0 #LendersMortgageInsurance #HomeLending #PropertyMarket #MortgageTrends

The Reserve Bank of Australia has opted to keep the cash rate steady at 4.35% in its latest decision, providing relief for households amid persistent cost-of-living pressures. https://hubs.la/Q02_bkD00 #CashRate #InflationControl #FinancialNews #MortgageIndustry

2024 proved to be a year full of surprises in the Australian property market. Uncertainty around interest rates, inflation, and market dynamics left many expert predictions far off the mark. https://hubs.la/Q02_0HGJ0 #PropertyMarket #RealEstate #EconomicInsights #HousingMarket

NAB has declared the value of brokers will continue to “shine through” in the future lending market, despite a number of forces impacting both their customers and their businesses. https://hubs.la/Q02_0S6W0 #MortgageBrokers #MarketTrends #EconomicResilience #BrokerSuccess