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.
New Senate inquiry to delve into home lending
A new inquiry into how lending and financial regulation is impacting home ownership is set to be undertaken by the Senate.
BORROWER • Thu, 15 Aug 2024
Two-thirds of CBA home loans originated through direct channel
Australia’s largest lender continues to see broker flows drop, with its proprietary channel now writing around 66 per cent of its new mortgage business.
LENDER • Wed, 14 Aug 2024
1 in 3 borrowers need multiple pre-approvals
A third of borrowers are needing to secure multiple pre-approvals as they cannot find the right property in time, according to Mortgage Choice research.
BORROWER • Wed, 14 Aug 2024
Wellness Wednesday: Ben Walker, First Finance
With the world of broking being as busy as ever, it’s crucial that brokers ensure that they can deal with the stress of a constant barrage of phone calls, emails, and ...
GROWTH • Tue, 13 Aug 2024
In Focus: How Peloton is helping brokers gear up for growth
At times, trying to take a broking business to the next level can feel like cycling to the summit of a steep and windy mountain. So, how do good brokers break free from ...
GROWTH • Tue, 13 Aug 2024
Wellness Wednesday: Tom Hawley, Azura Financial
With the world of broking being as busy as ever, it’s crucial that brokers ensure that they can deal with the stress of a constant barrage of phone calls, emails, and ...
GROWTH • Tue, 06 Aug 2024
Wellness Wednesday: Craig Walker, First Finance
With the world of broking being as busy as ever, it’s crucial that brokers ensure that they can deal with the stress of a constant barrage of phone calls, emails, and ...
GROWTH • Tue, 30 Jul 2024
Should broker qualifications be rethought?
ANALYSIS With the role of a broker having changed drastically since the Cert IV was first brought in, should the qualifications change to better reflect modern-day ...
BROKER • Tue, 23 Jul 2024
Wellness Wednesday: Ben Hawley, Azura Financial
With the world of broking being as busy as ever, it’s crucial that brokers ensure that they can deal with the stress of a constant barrage of phone calls, emails, and ...
GROWTH • Tue, 23 Jul 2024