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The weekly round-up of some of the biggest news stories in the broking industry from the week ending 18 February.
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NSW touts scheme to reduce first home deposit
The NSW government has announced it is “considering a new approach” to reduce the deposit required for first home buyers, in a bid to aid the affordability crisis.
Aussie celebrates 30th anniversary
The major brokerage is marking 30 years in business by offering five (existing or new) customers the chance to “win and live mortgage free for a year” if they attend an appointment with an Aussie broker between 14 February and 30 April 2022.
The brokerage is also preparing for “a new era of growth” as it rolls out new technology and welcomes more brokers.
Call for brokers to assess lenders in survey
Momentum Intelligence has opened its Third-Party Lending Survey, which is an annual survey of home loan providers asking brokers across Australia to assess the performance of lenders that they have worked with over the past 12 months, and provide comments and feedback to lenders.
NAB reveals key business sectors primed for broker help
The major bank’s head of behavioural and industry economics revealed target sectors brokers could be supporting as the country emerges from COVID restrictions.
CBA launches broker training hub
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has launched a new 24/7 learning and training hub for accredited brokers, offering live online training workshops (that come with CPD points if watched live) as well as on-demand training modules and resources regarding CBA-specific credit policy and products.
ANZ streamlines SME refinancing process
The changes aim to accelerate the refinancing process to a point that, ANZ claims, could see approvals within days.
The fintech has been granted an Australian Credit Licence by ASIC to offer credit and personal lending products to the Australian market.
How brokers and accountants can best service SMEs
For brokers writing SME finance, having a close working relationship with an accountant is an absolute must. We find out the keys to success from PKF broker Janine Leafe and business and tax consultant Kirsty Jones.
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