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Suncorp launches green loan product, extends business loans

by reporter • 7 Jun 2022

A new “green upgrade” loan product has been announced by the non-major bank, alongside new loan terms for...READ MORE

Brokers optimistic despite economic uncertainty

by • 6 Jun 2022

Almost 80 per cent of mortgage brokers expect the volume of loan applications to increase amid economic uncertainty, a... READ MORE

REA Group outlines broker growth ambitions

by Sarah Simpkins • 6 Jun 2022

The ASX-listed property platform group has revealed details around its plans for major brokerage Mortgage Choice,... READ MORE

Loan Market names 1st regional Qld growth manager

by • 6 Jun 2022

The aggregator has expanded further into the state, appointing a new role focused on supporting the North, Far North... READ MORE

AFG commits further $600k to youth homelessness charity

by Reporter • 6 Jun 2022

The aggregator giant has extended its partnership with Foyer Foundation for another three years, as the charity keeps... READ MORE

Broker survey reveals most valued lenders

by reporter • 3 Jun 2022

The results of Momentum Intelligence’s 2022 Third-Party Lending survey of residential mortgage brokers have been... READ MORE

Banjo expands to Connective panel

by • 3 Jun 2022

The non-bank business lender is now offering high-value unsecured loans to Connective brokers after joining its lender... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 30 May to...

by Reporter • 3 Jun 2022

The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 3... READ MORE

PM picks financial services, housing ministers

by Sarah Simpkins • 2 Jun 2022

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed his government’s first full ministry, including new ministers for... READ MORE

Commissions come early for Finsure brokers

by • 2 Jun 2022

Brokers at Finsure Group may have their commissions paid early as part of a new initiative.

Rate Money welcomes new distribution manager

by reporter • 2 Jun 2022

Non-bank lender Rate Money has strengthened its management team with a new national sales and distribution manager to... READ MORE

Tighter bank regulations have hit shareholders, not competition: APRA

by Sarah Simpkins • 2 Jun 2022

The APRA chair has said smaller banks have been able to gain market share despite increased regulations, but... READ MORE

House price growth stumbles in line with predictions

by • 1 Jun 2022

Skyrocketing house price growth appears to have faltered, after prices fell nationally in May, as the cost of borrowing... READ MORE

CBA flags importance of brokers in rising rate environment

by reporter • 1 Jun 2022

The major bank has said that brokers play “an important role” in supporting customers in the current... READ MORE

Lend expands panel with asset finance players

by • 1 Jun 2022

The SME finance platform has embraced an emerging trend in commercial lending, confirming three new additions to its... READ MORE

Tasmania targets building sector pressures, in bid for housing

by Sarah Simpkins • 1 Jun 2022

While multiple builders have collapsed around the country, Tasmania has estimated it will need thousands more... READ MORE

70% of mortgages go through a broker: MFAA

by Annie Kane • 31 May 2022

Broker market share has hit new heights, with 70 per cent of all new residential home loans written by mortgage... READ MORE

Borrowers not ready for rising rates: Mortgage Choice

by Sarah Simpkins • 31 May 2022

A new survey from Mortgage Choice has found the majority of home loan customers are not prepared for the coming upswing... READ MORE

AFCA commits to user-pays funding model

by • 31 May 2022

In the wake of 60 meetings with industry bodies and members, the ombudsman’s board has agreed to a funding model... READ MORE

Pepper Money names 1st NZ country head

by Sarah Simpkins • 30 May 2022

Pepper Money has recruited a new leader for its New Zealand business, as its gears up to expand further across the... READ MORE

P&N welcomes new GM of business banking

by Annie Kane • 30 May 2022

As P&N Group prepares to “reinvigorate” its business banking presence, it has welcomed a new general manager of... READ MORE

NSW extends stamp duty exemptions for farmers

by Annie Kane • 30 May 2022

The NSW government has passed new laws that will see stamp duty exemptions extended on the transfer of primary... READ MORE

SME lending fintech wraps $6.5m raise

by Sarah Simpkins • 30 May 2022

Fintech lender Grapple has completed a $6.5 million capital raise, with plans to expand its footprint in the $3 billion... READ MORE

AFG GM to join MFAA board

by Sarah Simpkins • 27 May 2022

A member of the aggregator’s executive team is set to take a seat on the board of the Mortgage and Finance... READ MORE

Early commission payment loans open to full broker market

by Annie Kane • 27 May 2022

The full broker market can now access upfront commissions early, after fintech Possibl expands its offering to the... READ MORE

Grow expands structured finance, appoints senior partner

by • 27 May 2022

The non-bank lender has included a new addition to its structured finance and payments division, naming David Keeling... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 23-27 May

by Reporter • 27 May 2022

The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 27... READ MORE

New broker head for Heritage Bank amid leadership shuffle

by Sarah Simpkins • 26 May 2022

The mutual bank has promoted a state manager to lead its mortgage broker operations, as its last head has joined the... READ MORE

Bluestone boosts non-prime support for brokers

by • 26 May 2022

Bluestone Home Loans has announced a team of senior underwriters will garner additional support for brokers when... READ MORE

Prime welcomes new BDMs amid SME lending boom

by Annie Kane • 26 May 2022

The non-bank lender has expanded its growing business development team by two members to help meet rising demand from... READ MORE

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