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FBAA urges brokers to secure cyber insurance
by Charlotte Humphrys • 16 Apr 2024
The association has called on brokers to ensure they have specialty cyber insurance coverage to protect their... READ MORE

SME loan applications up 28% YOY: Banjo Loans
by Adrian Suljanovic • 16 Apr 2024
The SME lender has revealed a surge in year-on-year loan applications from small businesses. READ MORE

Associations hit back at payroll tax decision
by Annie Kane • 15 Apr 2024
The outcome of the Loan Market payroll tax case sets a “dangerous precedent” and is based on “flawed”... READ MORE

‘Payroll tax is payable’, judge finds in Loan Market case
by Annie Kane • 15 Apr 2024
The Supreme Court of NSW has found that payroll tax should be paid on commissions and payments to brokers in certain... READ MORE

Lender found to have charged prohibited fees
by Reporter • 15 Apr 2024
The Federal Court has found that the non-bank lender entered into more than half a million contracts that included a... READ MORE

Connective appoints new sales executive
by Adrian Suljanovic • 15 Apr 2024
The aggregator has strengthened its presence in Victoria and Tasmania with a new sales executive hire. READ MORE

New app launched to help Australians buy property together
by Reporter • 15 Apr 2024
A new co-ownership app has launched that aims to help home buyers purchase and manage property together. READ MORE

Settle Easy opens to WA/SA brokers
by Adrian Suljanovic • 15 Apr 2024
The e-conveyancer has opened its offerings to brokers in Western and South Australia. READ MORE

Broking industry calls for re-accreditation simplification
by Annie Kane • 12 Apr 2024
Lenders are being urged to enable brokers to carry over their accreditations if they change aggregator or head group. READ MORE

TruePillars appoints new CCO
by Charlotte Humphrys • 12 Apr 2024
Prospa’s former chief commercial officer has been appointed as the new CCO of non-bank lender TruePillars. READ MORE

Lenders reaching unconditional approval in record time: AFG
by Charlotte Humphrys • 12 Apr 2024
It is now taking 17.2 days for loans to go from lodgement to formal approval, according to the aggregator. READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 8–12 April
by Adrian Suljanovic • 12 Apr 2024
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 12... READ MORE

Brokers should be more involved in discharge process: MFAA
by Adrian Suljanovic • 11 Apr 2024
The association has called for brokers to be able to act on a client’s behalf during the home loan discharge and... READ MORE

Is mortgage protection ‘junk’ insurance?
by Annie Kane • 11 Apr 2024
Members of the industry have hit back at the mortgage protection insurance class action, suggesting it has a valuable... READ MORE

Adam Croucher joins Pepper Money
by Annie Kane • 10 Apr 2024
Industry veteran and CBA’s former GM for third-party banking, Adam Croucher, has joined Pepper Money. READ MORE

NAB announces executive team changes
by Adrian Suljanovic • 10 Apr 2024
The major bank has made new appointments to its executive leadership team. READ MORE

Lendi Group revamps leadership structure, announces new hires
by Annie Kane • 10 Apr 2024
A new leadership structure has been announced at the major brokerage, with a new CFO appointed alongside several new... READ MORE

Repricing volumes expected to outpace refinancing: Sherlok
by Adrian Suljanovic • 10 Apr 2024
The AI tech provider has encouraged brokers to look towards repricing before refinancing. READ MORE

MA Money appoints new state manager for NSW/Qld
by Charlotte Humphrys • 10 Apr 2024
A new state manager for NSW and Queensland has been appointed at the non-bank lender. READ MORE

Brokers observe renewed demand for home loans
by Adrian Suljanovic • 9 Apr 2024
The latest ABS statistics have reflected an increase in demand for mortgages in February, brokers have said. READ MORE

Deposit Assure joins Finsure’s lending panel
by Charlotte Humphrys • 9 Apr 2024
The deposit bond lender has partnered with Finsure to support buyers to navigate a “complex” property market. READ MORE

Bell Partners Finance launches asset finance arm
by Charlotte Humphrys • 9 Apr 2024
Two Sydney-based commercial brokers have been appointed to head the financial services firm’s new asset finance arm. READ MORE

When will the RBA start cutting rates?
by Adrian Suljanovic • 8 Apr 2024
Bank economists have called when they believe the central bank will begin its easing cycle. READ MORE

OnDeck hires 2 new BDMs

by Adrian Suljanovic • 8 Apr 2024
The SME lender has announced new additions to its business development manager team. READ MORE

How have low building approvals impacted construction financing?
by Adrian Suljanovic • 5 Apr 2024
Weak dwelling approvals have presented several hurdles for the construction financing industry. READ MORE