The Adviser

The Adviser is Australia's leading magazine tailored for mortgage and finance brokers. This publication offers essential news, in-depth analysis, business insights, effective sales and marketing strategies, as well as research and reports on key target markets, specifically for mortgage and finance professionals. Celebrating its sixth year, The Adviser connects with more than 10,000 mortgage and finance experts each month. It is an essential read for anyone in the industry or those thinking about pursuing a career in mortgages.

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ING moves to new settlement tech

1 day ago | theadviser.com.au | Annie Kane

••9 minute read The non-major bank is harnessing MSA National technology to transform its settlement process with near-instant loan document issuance and real-time tracking. ING Australia has confirmed that it has partnered with legal services provider MSA National to accelerate the bank’s settlement process.
Flint announces expansion into SA via merger

2 days ago | theadviser.com.au | Annie Kane

••9 minute read Sydney brokerage Flint has begun expanding its presence across Australia, as an Adelaide-based brokerage merges into the group. Flint – the NSW-based brokerage brand headed up by brokers Christian Stevens and Redom Syed – has expanded into South Australia after merging with another broking business. Brokerage & Co, an Adelaide-based business headed up by Sergio Stefano, has merged with Flint to become its first office location outside of NSW.
Young Australians upbeat on home ownership

3 days ago | theadviser.com.au | Will Paige

••7 minute read Despite housing affordability being one of their biggest concerns, younger consumers remain optimistic about buying a home. More than half of young Australians are hopeful they will own their own home despite the cost-of-living crisis and housing affordability pressures, according to NAB-owned UBank.
New home lending grows annually, investment loans near record

3 days ago | theadviser.com.au | Will Paige

••7 minute read The value of new home lending in the March 2025 quarter was more than 14 per cent higher year on year, despite a slight dip from the previous quarter. The number and total value of new loan commitments for housing rose annually for the three months to March 2025 despite cooling slightly from the previous quarter, according to ABS Lending Indicators data.
AMP CEO defends 10-year IO loan offering

3 days ago | theadviser.com.au | Annie Kane

••10 minute read After its new, 10-year interest-only home loan raised eyebrows, AMP CEO Alexis George has defended the loan product. AMP CEO George has addressed criticisms of its newly released 10-year interest-only home loan, saying that while the product “won’t suit everyone”, she believes it is providing a much-needed solution for older borrowers.
CBA proprietary flows continue to dominate

3 days ago | theadviser.com.au | Annie Kane

••9 minute read The proportion of broker-originated mortgages continues to fall at CBA, with 68 per cent of new home loans coming from proprietary channels in 3Q25. The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) grew its home loan book by $6 billion in the three months to March 2025, up from the $4.2 billion recorded in the March quarter of 2024.
Victoria to extend stamp duty discount for new homes

3 days ago | theadviser.com.au | Will Paige

••7 minute read Premier Jacinta Allan has announced a one-year extension to the stamp duty concession scheme for off-the-plan properties. Victoria’s Labor government will invest $61 million to cut stamp duty for off-the-plan apartments, units, and town houses for another year in an effort to reduce upfront costs, speed up building, and save home buyers money.
Brokers well-placed to ride green home loan wave

3 days ago | theadviser.com.au | Will Paige

••9 minute read As climate change and a cost-of-living crisis drive interest in green finance, brokers can capitalise on a growing market opportunity. More than half of Australians plan to improve their homes’ energy efficiency within the next five years, as cost-of-living pressures and environmental concerns drive households to seek energy upgrades, according to PropTrack (part of REA Group).
Wellness Wednesday: Arnab Baral, Cinch Loans

3 days ago | theadviser.com.au | Annie Kane

••4 minute read With the world of broking being as busy as ever, it’s crucial that brokers ensure they can deal with the stress of a constant barrage of phone calls, emails, and meetings. We find out what brokers do to de-stress and unwind. Find out what other brokers do to unwind and de-stress in The Adviser’s videos or learn more about how Australian mortgage and finance brokers are running their businesses and supporting Australian borrowers in The Adviser’s podcasts.
Industry sets out wish list to new Financial Services Minister

4 days ago | theadviser.com.au | Annie Kane

••10 minute read The broker associations have set out their hopes for what they’d like new Financial Services Minister Daniel Mulino MP to address in his new role.