Annie Kane is the managing editor of Momentum's mortgage broking title, The Adviser. As well as leading the editorial strategy, Annie writes news and features about the Australian broking industry, the mortgage market, financial regulation, fintechs and the wider lending landscape. She is also the host of the Elite Broker, New Broker, Mortgage & Finance Leader, Women in Finance and In Focus podcasts and The Adviser Live webcasts. Annie regularly emcees industry events and awards, such as the Better Business Summit, the Women in Finance Summit as well as other industry events. Prior to joining The Adviser in 2016, Annie wrote for The Guardian Australia and had a speciality in sustainability. She has also had her work published in several leading consumer titles, including Elle (Australia) magazine, BBC Music, BBC History and Homes & Antiques magazines.
Brokers reveal the tools and tech they use to free up time
The pervasive use of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology has transformed how brokers now operate. Here, we ask brokers how they’ve harnessed technology to focus ...
TECH • Thu, 08 May 2025
What does it take to be dropped from an aggregator lender panel?
ANALYSIS Lender panels are constantly being updated, but a recent swathe of lender removals has the industry talking about whether a new trend is emerging at the ...
AGGREGATOR • Tue, 06 May 2025
RedZed launches Quickli-built serviceability calculator
Self-employed lender RedZed has become the first lender to launch new serviceability calculators, developed by Quickli, to help brokers more quickly navigate its ...
TECH • Mon, 05 May 2025
AMP Bank launches 10-yr IO loan with no reassessment
Borrowers can now access a 10-year interest-only loan with no midterm reassessment, eligible for both investors and owner-occupiers, including retirees.
LENDER • Sun, 04 May 2025
Mortgage repayments peaked in February
Average mortgage repayments peaked in February, when 31.3 per cent of the average income was going towards home loan debt, according to new data.
BORROWER • Thu, 01 May 2025
Borrowers owe banks more than $2.3tn in mortgages
Home loan borrowers owe Australian banks more than $2.3 trillion, a new record high, according to new data.
LENDER • Wed, 30 Apr 2025
CBA to raise maximum LVR on construction loans
The major bank will increase the maximum loan-to-value ratio for construction loans later this month in a bid to “create more opportunities for Australians”.
LENDER • Wed, 30 Apr 2025
New scenario AI platform launches for brokers
A broker has built and launched a new AI-driven tool that helps brokers search and identify relevant lender policy information.
TECH • Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Wellness Wednesday: Samuel McDonald, Atlas Broker
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
GROWTH • Tue, 29 Apr 2025