Mortgage and Finance Brokers Breaking News - The Adviser

40% of AMP book is 3+ months ahead of schedule

by Charlotte Humphrys • 21 Mar 2024

While arrears levels are rising, AMP has revealed that 40 per cent of its mortgage book is more than three months ahead... READ MORE

More SMEs turning to secured funding: Banjo

by Charlotte Humphrys • 21 Mar 2024

An increasing number of SMEs are planning to leverage secured funding over the next year, according to data from the... READ MORE

RBA can’t ‘rule in or out’ interest rate moves: Bullock

by Adrian Suljanovic • 20 Mar 2024

The outlook on interest rates remains uncertain, the RBA governor has said. READ MORE

Fewer SMEs expect to use brokers this year, finds survey

by Charlotte Humphrys • 20 Mar 2024

A falling proportion of SMEs said they would use a broker this year than they did last year, according to a new Banjo... READ MORE

MONEYME doubles its car loan facility

by Reporter • 20 Mar 2024

The debt funders of the ASX-listed lender have agreed to extend and double its auto finance warehouse facility. READ MORE

Cash rate continues to hold steady

by Adrian Suljanovic • 19 Mar 2024

The cash rate has remained on hold, however, looming uncertainties over inflation persist for the central bank. READ MORE

Broker usage of non-banks surged in February: Broker Pulse

by Malavika Santhebennur • 19 Mar 2024

The proportion of brokers using non-banks for their clients climbed considerably last month, largely driven by client... READ MORE

MFAA joins 2 government groups

by Adrian Suljanovic • 19 Mar 2024

The association has joined two government groups working on residential energy efficiency and vocational education and... READ MORE

Salt&Lime joins Connective Asset Finance lending panel

by Charlotte Humphrys • 19 Mar 2024

The non-bank has joined the aggregator’s asset finance lending panel, which now consists of more than 40 lenders. READ MORE

LMG Asset Finance partners with Canva

by Charlotte Humphrys • 19 Mar 2024

The aggregator’s asset finance arm has partnered with the graphic design platform to support asset finance brokers... READ MORE

Brokers expect a quiet month for the RBA

by Adrian Suljanovic • 18 Mar 2024

Brokers have predicted interest rates to remain unchanged in tomorrow’s monetary policy meeting. READ MORE

Connective brokers settled $94.8bn in 2023

by Charlotte Humphrys • 18 Mar 2024

The aggregator’s loan settlements rose by $1 billion in 2023 despite an “increasingly complex” lending... READ MORE

Finance brokers observe increased demand for EV loans

by Adrian Suljanovic • 18 Mar 2024

Brokers have seen a surge in interest for electric vehicle loans over the past six months. READ MORE

Blake Albones commemorated with EDFL stand and match weekend

by Annie Kane • 15 Mar 2024

Oak Park Football Club will unveil a stand and host a weekend of sport in memory of Blake Albones. READ MORE

Awards celebrate top brokers in Victoria and Tasmania

by Malavika Santhebennur • 14 Mar 2024

The Better Business Awards 2024 program ended on a high in Melbourne tonight where over 20 leading lights of Victoria... READ MORE

ScotPac launches line of credit for SMEs

by Charlotte Humphrys • 14 Mar 2024

The non-bank lender has launched a new line of credit product for small businesses. READ MORE

SME invoice payment defaults at record high: CreditorWatch

by Charlotte Humphrys • 14 Mar 2024

The credit reporting agency has found that invoice payment defaults are at a record high, despite the average invoice... READ MORE

National median house price over $1m: REIA

by Adrian Suljanovic • 14 Mar 2024

A new report has found that Australia’s median house prices grew to over $1 million in the December 2023 quarter. READ MORE

Brokers reveal how borrowers are faring with arrears

by Adrian Suljanovic • 13 Mar 2024

With emerging data suggesting arrears are set to rise, brokers have highlighted what they’re noticing from their... READ MORE

CBA launches new green loan for businesses

by Charlotte Humphrys • 13 Mar 2024

The major bank has launched a new Business Green Loan to support Australian businesses to transition to sustainable... READ MORE

Non-bank partners with VOW Financial

by Adrian Suljanovic • 13 Mar 2024

Better Choice has announced a partnership with the aggregator to enhance commercial loan solutions for brokers. READ MORE

Shine Lawyers files class action against Aussie Home Loans

by Adrian Suljanovic • 12 Mar 2024

The law firm has targeted the major brokerage over the efficacy of third-party insurance policies. READ MORE

Uptain and Custom Equity unveil strategic alliance