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.
Rodney ‘Rocket’ Cottam completes 5-day running challenge
Resimac’s regional sales manager has crossed the finish line in Sydney after running from Coffs Harbour to Sydney in five days for Invictus Australia.
GROWTH • Fri, 07 Jul 2023
NAB to introduce reduced buffers
A third big four bank is set to introduce a policy exception to enable certain refinancing borrowers to pass a lower threshold if they can’t service the 3 per cent buffer
LENDER • Fri, 07 Jul 2023
Matt Wood to head up broker channel at Bank Australia
The former head of mortgage distribution at Citi is set to join the customer-owner lender as its new national manager, broker.
LENDER • Thu, 06 Jul 2023
CBA updates clawback policy
The major bank is changing its clawback policy to “help brokers and customers focus on the long term benefits of the home loan they are searching for”.
LENDER • Wed, 05 Jul 2023
New lending GM appointed at MyState Bank
The non-major bank has appointed a new general manager, lending to lead its broker distribution, retail home lending and end-to-end lending operations.
LENDER • Wed, 05 Jul 2023
New Broker: Tech tools for new brokers
Earlier this year, The Adviser hosted its New Broker Academy 2023, sharing insights and strategies to help new and prospective brokers succeed in their new career.
GROWTH • Tue, 04 Jul 2023
Canstar trials broker offering
The financial comparison website is currently trialling a broker offering for consumers via a new Mortgage Broker Referral Tool on its website.
BROKER • Mon, 03 Jul 2023
Victorian building collapse support scheme extended
The Andrews government is expanding its support to more Victorian home buyers who have been left “out of pocket” due to the collapse of builders.
BORROWER • Mon, 03 Jul 2023
Rate Money removes clawbacks on mortgage line
The mortgage manager has removed clawbacks and fees from one of its mortgage lines.
LENDER • Mon, 03 Jul 2023