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.
Inflation continues downward trajectory
New figures show that the cost of goods continues to fall, with inflation falling in July 2024, but still above the target range.
BORROWER • Wed, 28 Aug 2024
Broker channel supporting Liberty’s diversified growth
Broker flows helped Liberty Group achieve record loan originations over the financial year 2024, despite mortgage growth having plateaued.
LENDER • Tue, 27 Aug 2024
Government’s 1.2m housing target ‘a joke’, says Bragg
EXCLUSIVE The shadow housing minister has lampooned the government’s 1.2 million housing target, adding the Liberal Party will release new housing supply policies before ...
BORROWER • Mon, 26 Aug 2024
Association heads lament BOQ ‘pause’
Brokers will be frustrated by the bank’s move to pause third-party distribution for home loans, the FBAA and MFAA heads have said.
BROKER • Sun, 25 Aug 2024
Major banks reducing rates out of cycle
Australia’s largest lender has dropped some of its variable rates out of cycle, as other majors make tweaks to their fixed rates.
LENDER • Fri, 23 Aug 2024
BOQ ‘pauses’ broker channel for home loans
The lender will “pause” new home loan business from the broker channel from the end of this month as it moves to “optimise the bank”.
LENDER • Fri, 23 Aug 2024
Broker population hits new high
There are now more mortgage brokers than ever, with new stats showing a 3.3 per cent increase in the broker population.
BROKER • Thu, 22 Aug 2024
‘I want to hear from brokers the most’ for housing inquiry: Senator Bragg
EXCLUSIVE The chair of the Senate’s new inquiry into home ownership has said he wants to hear from brokers ‘the most’ for ideas to improve home ownership in Australia
BORROWER • Thu, 22 Aug 2024
‘Focus on trust and stay at it’, Bouris and Symond tell brokers
Broking legends Mark Bouris and James Symond have put forward their top advice for broker success at National Finance Brokers Day.
BROKER • Wed, 21 Aug 2024