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Businesses to look to brokers as ATO prepares to disclose debtors  

by Josh Needs • 10 Oct 2023
Brokers could see an influx of debt inquiry from SMEs after the ATO has warned businesses that they risk having their...READ MORE

Brokers observe a boom in WA property investment

by • 10 Oct 2023
Brokers have been noticing a surge in property investment in Western Australia while other states and territories... READ MORE

Better Choice reduces serviceability buffers

by Adrian Suljanovic • 10 Oct 2023

The non-bank lender has announced that it has reduced its assessment buffer for one of its product ranges.

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Up to a half of high LTI borrowers living beyond their means

by Annie Kane • 10 Oct 2023
Up to 50 per cent of borrowers with high loan-to-income ratios do not have sufficient income to meet their housing... READ MORE

Brokers navigate construction industry turmoil

by • 9 Oct 2023
The construction sector is grappling with a severe crisis, experiencing a staggering 72 per cent increase in... READ MORE

Rate Money expands clawback reductions

by Reporter • 9 Oct 2023
The mortgage manager has announced reduced clawbacks and further enhancements on another one of its product... READ MORE

Transport drives household spending increase

by Josh Needs • 9 Oct 2023
Household spending in August has been driven by a jump in non-discretionary spending, including transport, according to... READ MORE

CBA confirms appointment of permanent broker head

by Annie Kane • 6 Oct 2023

The big four bank has announced the formal appointment of its new general manager, third-party banking.

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Brokers ‘key to democratising finance’, says former ASIC chair

by Annie Kane • 6 Oct 2023
Mortgage brokers are “a very effective competition tool against the banks” and are key to “democratising... READ MORE

CBA loan book drops as pricing war heats up

by Adrian Suljanovic • 6 Oct 2023
The major bank’s loan growth has dropped, with some brokers suggesting a lack of competitive pricing has been a... READ MORE

Agribusinesses brace for looming drought, lenders report

by • 6 Oct 2023
As bushfires and extended droughts hover on Australia’s horizon, businesses are bolstering their cash reserves in... READ MORE

CBA appoints new small-business banking executive

by Josh Needs • 6 Oct 2023
The new executive will focus on “delivering value-added outcomes to help business owners thrive”, according to the... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 2–6 October

by Adrian Suljanovic • 6 Oct 2023
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 6... READ MORE

Senate accuses ASIC of failing to act on bank misconduct

by • 5 Oct 2023
The regulator’s alleged mishandling of banking misconduct complaints has been labelled as ‘shameful’ and... READ MORE

Brokers rate speed and service as top priority: AMP

by Reporter • 5 Oct 2023

Speed and service have emerged as the top priorities for mortgage brokers, according to a recent survey.

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Majority of borrowers can’t handle another rate rise: Canstar

by Josh Needs • 5 Oct 2023
Over two-thirds of mortgage holders “won’t be okay” if rates rise again, according to Canstar, but brokers are... READ MORE

Expanded media platform unveiled to support Australia’s cyber sector

by Reporter • 5 Oct 2023
Australia’s leading source of market intelligence and news for the cyber security sector, Cyber Security Connect, has... READ MORE

Finsure hits new milestones as it eyes international expansion

by Adrian Suljanovic • 4 Oct 2023

The aggregator has announced two new milestones as it looks to expand its operations overseas.

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ASIC sues payday lenders

by Reporter • 4 Oct 2023
ASIC has commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court accusing two payday lenders of providing credit... READ MORE

Credit repair provider expands reach into broker channel

by Reporter • 4 Oct 2023
Credit Fix Solutions has joined the panel of Purple Circle, the latest aggregator partnership it has unveiled to help... READ MORE

Mortgagors 'not out of the woods yet', CEO warns

by Adrian Suljanovic • 3 Oct 2023
The RBA has called the cash rate for October, however, threats of another cash rate hike loom, an aggregator's chief... READ MORE

Cash rate pause likely to continue in October

by Adrian Suljanovic • 3 Oct 2023

Another hold in the cash rate is expected during the Reserve Bank of Australia’s October board meeting.

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MFAA relaunches consumer campaign

by Adrian Suljanovic • 3 Oct 2023
The association has announced it is once again running its campaign targeted at consumers during the spring... READ MORE

Property app launches that nudges investors to refinance

by Reporter • 3 Oct 2023
A free new app has been launched that enables property investors to track their portfolio’s performance and receive... READ MORE

Financial and insurance job vacancies continue to fall

by Reporter • 3 Oct 2023
The financial and insurance services sector is the only industry to have fewer vacancies now than before the pandemic,... READ MORE

Oak Capital joins SFG panel

by Reporter • 2 Oct 2023
Brokers aggregating under Specialist Finance Group will now be able to access the short-term funding products of the... READ MORE

WA broker recognised as fellow of the MFAA

by Josh Needs • 2 Oct 2023
The MFAA board has inducted a new fellow, recognising an award-winning finance broker for her “experience and... READ MORE

CBA announces board member resignation

by Adrian Suljanovic • 2 Oct 2023

The major bank has announced that one of its board members will be stepping down from the role.

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Industry welcomes Privacy Act obligation change

by Josh Needs • 29 Sep 2023
Broker and business associations have supported the proposed move to extend Privacy Act obligations to small... READ MORE

New valuation service launches for brokers

by Reporter • 29 Sep 2023
Trail Homes has launched a new valuation service to help brokers obtain an accurate valuation of their brokerage as... READ MORE
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