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Former Pepper BDM joins RedZed’s Victorian presence

by • 4 May 2022
Self-employed lender RedZed has filled a vacancy within its Victorian broker support network, naming Staci Karas to its...READ MORE

RBA raises cash rate amid surging inflation

by Sarah Simpkins • 3 May 2022

The Reserve Bank has hiked the cash rate for the first time since November 2010, ahead of the federal election.

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Clawbacks clash with best interests duty: Finsure

by Sarah Simpkins • 3 May 2022
Clawbacks are no longer relevant according to the aggregator, with its chief warning the practice is at odds with best... READ MORE

Brokers fear ‘trouble ahead’ as rate rise expected

by • 3 May 2022
All eyes will be on the Reserve Bank of Australia today (3 May), with a looming rate rise expected across the finance... READ MORE

‘Asinine’, excessive: Breach reporting regime weighs on industry

by Sarah Simpkins • 3 May 2022
A new report has warned ASIC’s breach reporting regime has taken a toll on the financial services sector in its first... READ MORE

‘Get used to the sound of your voice’: Deep-diving into video...

by Malavika Santhebennur • 3 May 2022

Brokers have been urged to create sharp, engaging videos to build brand awareness, and grow their client base.

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Labor pitches new housing policy, pledges 40% equity purchase

by • 2 May 2022

Anthony Albanese has pledged $329 million to assist more Australians in entering the property market.

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Mortgage Choice launches new white label offering

by • 2 May 2022
The aggregator has launched its fourth white label offering after extending its partnership with Bluestone Home... READ MORE

38% of SMEs considering alternative lenders: FICO

by • 2 May 2022
Over one-third of Australian SMEs are open to exploring their funding options with non-traditional lenders, according... READ MORE

BOQ integrates e-lodgement, application tracking services

by • 2 May 2022
The non-major bank has said the initiatives are designed to provide a simpler, more efficient experience for... READ MORE

PLAN’s former head of southern region joins IBN Private

by Annie Kane • 2 May 2022
After relocating to Queensland, the former head of southern region for PLAN Australia, Allan Brown, has joined IBN... READ MORE

Pepper confirms new regional, state leadership roles

by • 29 Apr 2022
The non-bank has revealed the appointment of three new leadership positions, including two regional managerial... READ MORE

Connective launches free credit checks

by Reporter • 29 Apr 2022
The aggregator has rolled out free and unlimited credit checks for its members across residential, commercial and asset... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 25-29 April

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

Winners of Better Business Awards 2022 Qld unveiled

by Malavika Santhebennur • 28 Apr 2022
The Adviser is pleased to reveal the top brokers in Queensland at the Better Business Awards... READ MORE

Family benefit assessments ‘unjust’: Brokers urge reforms

by • 28 Apr 2022
A group of female brokers is preparing to meet with lenders to discuss amendments to family support policies to enable... READ MORE

Prospa reports $69m loan book bump

by • 28 Apr 2022
The lender’s latest quarterly figures have revealed it reached a record level of gross loans over the period,... READ MORE

Plenti hits record quarterly originations

by Reporter • 28 Apr 2022
The lender has reported $321.9 million in quarterly originations during the March quarter, almost double... READ MORE

Lendi picks CBA’s Steph Kay

by • 28 Apr 2022
Home loan platform and retail broker network, Lendi Group, has appointed Steph Kay as its new head of strategic... READ MORE

Mortgage lending industry favours Liberal-National election win

by Annie Kane • 27 Apr 2022
The mortgage and finance lending industry believes that Scott Morrison would make a better Prime Minister than Anthony... READ MORE

Borrowers unable to get finance amid tradie shortage

by • 27 Apr 2022
A NSW North Coast broker has raised concerns many clients in flood-impacted areas are unable to get finance due to a... READ MORE

SMEs continue to invest in machinery

by • 27 Apr 2022

Demand for asset finance goes up as SME businesses invest in their recovery out of the pandemic, data reveals.

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Wisr surpasses $1bn in loan originations

by Annie Kane • 27 Apr 2022
After originating $158 million in the third quarter of the financial year 2022, the non-bank lender has now originated... READ MORE

BDM support at record high, brokers say

by reporter • 26 Apr 2022
Satisfaction with business development managers at the lenders reached record-high levels in March, new data... READ MORE

Victoria announces small-business tech investment rebate

by • 26 Apr 2022
The state’s government will assist small businesses in investing in digital tools to assist operations, including... READ MORE

RBA will hike by 40 bps in June: Westpac

by Annie Kane • 22 Apr 2022
The central bank may hike rates substantially in June to combat rapidly rising inflation, the major bank has said in a... READ MORE

AUSTRAC flags financial services duty in digital theft prevention

by • 22 Apr 2022
The government agency has released two guides on digital currency theft, stating that financial services providers... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 18-22 April

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

How the broking industry could benefit from CDR data

by Annie Kane • 22 Apr 2022
Aggregators and lenders may be able to harness consumer data right and open banking data to speed up serviceability and... READ MORE

Giving brokers CDR data shows they’re ‘professional class’:...

by Malavika Santhebennur • 21 Apr 2022
Granting mortgage brokers access to consumer data under open banking establishes them as a “professional class”,... READ MORE
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