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Business activity returns to pre-COVID-19 levels: CreditorWatch
by • 21 Apr 2023
Despite high inflation and rising interest rates, credit inquiries increased by almost 30 per cent in the month to... READ MORE
The biggest property headlines from week 17–21 April
by Reporter • 21 Apr 2023
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 21... READ MORE
RBA review calls for central bank to have 2 boards
by Annie Kane • 20 Apr 2023
The government has accepted all 51 recommendations of the RBA Review, including that the central bank should have two... READ MORE
Earlypay welcomes Tony Harmey as BDM
by Annie Kane • 20 Apr 2023
The cash flow finance lender has appointed the former Apricity Finance national head of sales and relationship as a BDM... READ MORE
Angle Finance joins Finsure lending panel
by Adrian Suljanovic • 20 Apr 2023
The asset finance lender has become the lender to join the mortgage aggregator’s lending panel.
READ MORECar loans drive up Plenti loan book to $1.77bn
by Annie Kane • 20 Apr 2023
The non-bank lender’s loan book grew 36 per cent in the quarter ended 31 March, driven by strong automotive loan... READ MORE
ACCC extends Suncorp-ANZ merger review
by • 19 Apr 2023
Suncorp has acknowledged the consumer watchdog’s request for more time to approve the merger deal with ANZ.
READ MORENon-bank lender dumps clawbacks
by • 19 Apr 2023
Mortgage Ezy has abolished clawbacks for its lending products in a move to support brokers.
READ MOREAlex Bank appoints CCO
by Adrian Suljanovic • 19 Apr 2023
The digital bank has announced the appointment of Steve Degetto as chief commercial officer in an effort to bolster its... READ MORE
Bank impersonation among top scam trends: ACCC
by Annie Kane • 19 Apr 2023
A record $3.1 billion was lost to scams in 2022, with bank impersonation scams — including those relating to loans... READ MORE
Broker channel welcomes Pepper Money fixed-rate loan innovation
by Annie Kane • 18 Apr 2023
The broking industry has welcomed Pepper Money’s move to offer a two-year home loan product that enables... READ MORE
CommBank launches green asset finance range
by Adrian Suljanovic • 18 Apr 2023
The major bank has announced new green asset finance solutions in an effort to support businesses in their... READ MORE
South-East Qld SMEs get $2.5m flood support
by Adrian Suljanovic • 18 Apr 2023
Twenty-one South-East Queensland councils will receive grants of up to $250,000 per council to help small businesses... READ MORE
Brokers provide 20,000 nights of shelter to underprivileged
by Annie Kane • 17 Apr 2023
Sydney-based brokerage Atelier Wealth has doubled its Homeloans for the Homeless goal, providing 20,000 nights of... READ MORE
Suncorp launches instant pricing tool for brokers
by Annie Kane • 17 Apr 2023
The non-major bank has launched a new instant pricing tool on its broker portal, enabling brokers to complete ‘best... READ MORE
BNPL ‘crucifying cash flow’, broker warns
by • 17 Apr 2023
As more Australians use digital payments for quick cash flow, a finance broker has warned it's hurting small... READ MORE
Business lending growth outpaces housing growth, ANZ reports
by • 14 Apr 2023
The major bank forecasts private sector credit to grow just 3.7 per cent for the year to December 2023, down from 8.4... READ MORE
Alex Bank appoints new state manager
by Adrian Suljanovic • 14 Apr 2023
The digital bank has announced the appointment of Andrew Peng as its new state manager for broker partnerships in... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 10–14 April
by Adrian Suljanovic • 14 Apr 2023
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 14... READ MORE
AFCA names chief ombudsman
by Reporter • 14 Apr 2023
The financial complaints body has announced who its chief ombudsman and chief executive officer will be for the next... READ MORE
Merger laws ‘no longer fit for purpose’: ACCC chair
by Adrian Suljanovic • 13 Apr 2023
ACCC chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb has called for merger law reforms to protect competition in Australia’s current period... READ MORE
90% of broker clients want ‘holistic’ lender info
by Adrian Suljanovic • 13 Apr 2023
New research from Great Southern Bank has revealed the majority of Australians believe brokers should provide more... READ MORE
ATO to further scrutinise 1.7 million property investors
by Kyle Robbins • 13 Apr 2023
The tax office will collect residential investment property loan data, as part of a regular review.
READ MOREHousehold spending up in Feb: ABS
by Adrian Suljanovic • 13 Apr 2023
The latest Monthly Household Spending Indicator released by the ABS has revealed almost a 12 per cent increase in... READ MORE
‘We will not pay a ransom’: Latitude refuses cyber criminals
by Reporter • 12 Apr 2023
The personal lender has refused to pay a ransom to criminals who stole personal identification documents in a cyber... READ MORE
Brokers diversifying into commercial lending exceeds 6k: MFAA
by Adrian Suljanovic • 12 Apr 2023
The MFAA has reported the number of mortgage brokers also writing commercial loans has exceeded 6,000 for the first... READ MORE
Mortgagor confidence surges amid rate pause
by • 12 Apr 2023
After the central bank hit pause on cash rate hikes this month, mortgage holders’ confidence has lifted sharply, new... READ MORE
Business confidence increases as price pressures ease
by • 12 Apr 2023
While inflation remains high, business costs eased in March and brought some reprieve for... READ MORE
50% of fixed-rate loans to expire in September, Aussie warns
by • 11 Apr 2023
Aussie Home Loans has revealed that one in five mortgage holders will have their fixed-rate home loan end in the... READ MORE

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