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Labor commits to ban unfair contract terms

by • 1 Aug 2022

The government will move to tighten the law on unfair contract terms to protect small businesses and consumers.

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Mortgage broker complaints fall over FY22 by 31%: AFCA

by • 1 Aug 2022
The authority has reported that mortgage broker complaints dropped significantly over the 2022 financial year, with... READ MORE

Prospa loan book boosts by 64% over FY22

by • 1 Aug 2022
The non-bank has reported year-on-year lifts in its loan book, originations and revenue, citing brokers as having an... READ MORE

La Trobe Financial joins Lendi Group panel

by Reporter • 29 Jul 2022
The non-bank lender has joined the lender panel of Lendi Group, with its products now available to brokers under the... READ MORE

Only 1/4 business leaders ‘extremely equipped’ to lead team

by • 29 Jul 2022
A minority of business leaders and line managers feel very capable to lead their team, according to new figures by The... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 25–29...

by Reporter • 29 Jul 2022
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week... READ MORE

Westpac to roll out digital loan to brokers next year

by Annie Kane • 28 Jul 2022
The broker channel will be able to utilise the big four bank’s new digital mortgage process following its roll-out to... READ MORE

Mike Felton, Donna Beazley bestowed MFAA memberships

by Reporter • 28 Jul 2022
In recognition of their leadership, outgoing chief executive Mike Felton has been made an honorary member of the MFAA,... READ MORE

Industry leaders flag value of diversification, paying attention

by • 28 Jul 2022
​​Three senior broking figures have, during Pepper Money Insights Live 2022, called for brokers to diversify and to... READ MORE

FBT removed for electric cars

by Annie Kane • 28 Jul 2022
A new bill has been introduced to Parliament to remove fringe benefits tax on electric cars, in a bid to make them more... READ MORE

NLG launches accountant-broker collab program

by Annie Kane • 27 Jul 2022
The boutique aggregator has launched a new Accountant-Broker Collaboration Program that aims to "supercharge" referrals... READ MORE

Queensland extends agri-business, SME flood grants

by • 27 Jul 2022
The state government has announced more financial assistance for primary producers and small businesses impacted by the... READ MORE

ACCC deputy named to AFCA board

by • 27 Jul 2022
The deputy chair of the consumer watchdog has joined the Australian Financial Complaints Authority, with her role... READ MORE

Loan Market onboards 800th CSM

by • 27 Jul 2022
The aggregator has confirmed that its 800th customer service manager has been enlisted to its ranks, with the latest... READ MORE

Government looks to add more majors to Home Guarantee Scheme panel

by Annie Kane • 26 Jul 2022
The NHFIC is calling on ANZ and Westpac to put forward proposals to join the Home Guarantee Scheme panel from 30... READ MORE

NAB updates tailored home loan

by • 26 Jul 2022
National Australia Bank has announced brokers will have “greater transparency” following changes to its tailored... READ MORE

Australia’s environment poses a 'material financial risk'

by jon Bragg • 26 Jul 2022
The RIAA has weighed in on the government’s State of the Environment... READ MORE

Consumer Data Right Sandbox launches

by Annie Kane • 25 Jul 2022
A free new tool that enables current and new participants in the Consumer Data Right to test and improve their... READ MORE

ANZ extends LMI waiver for Group 1 medicos

by Reporter • 25 Jul 2022
Grade 1 medical professionals that are new to ANZ can access LMI-free mortgages with a loan-to-value ratio of up to 95... READ MORE

New mortgage and finance industry jobs board launches

by Reporter • 25 Jul 2022
Momentum Media is proud to unveil a jobs listings website dedicated to employment opportunities in the mortgage and... READ MORE

‘Choose your avatar’: How brokers can form a referral community

by Malavika Santhebennur • 22 Jul 2022
Brokers have been urged to choose one type of referral partner and become educators to embed themselves in that... READ MORE

Azora Finance secures $100m warehouse facility

by • 22 Jul 2022
Azora has expanded its equipment finance loan limit to $85,000 after securing a new funding... READ MORE

Zip Business had record transactions in Q4

by Annie Kane • 22 Jul 2022
The wind down of Zip Business and its trade products comes after it achieved a record in total transaction values in... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 18–22...

by Reporter • 22 Jul 2022
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 22... READ MORE

Mergers, new products tipped for non-bank sector

by • 21 Jul 2022
Grow Finance's managing partner has said that, over this financial year, the space will face ‘an interesting... READ MORE

Satisfaction with large ADIs at record high: Broker Pulse

by Malavika Santhebennur • 21 Jul 2022
The proportion of brokers satisfied with their experience at the larger banks climbed to a record high in June,... READ MORE

Lendi Group adds Great Southern Bank to panel

by Reporter • 21 Jul 2022
The Lendi Group has welcomed customer-owned lender Great Southern Bank to its lender... READ MORE

Plenti portfolio hits $1.44bn over June quarter

by • 21 Jul 2022
The lending group noted a 90 per cent year-on-year surge in its portfolio, driven extensively by a lift in auto... READ MORE

Financial difficulty, broker complaints trend downwards over FY22:...

by • 20 Jul 2022
The number of complaints related to financial difficulty have declined over the last financial year, according to new... READ MORE

ASIC bans broker, cancels company licence over false documents

by • 20 Jul 2022
 An Adelaide broker has been blacklisted by the corporate watchdog over providing fraudulent information to five... READ MORE
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