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Pepper scores NBL partnership renewal

by • 10 Nov 2021
The non-bank lender has celebrated its latest partnership deal with the Illawarra Hawks by releasing new community...READ MORE

Victorians spend $2bn as state reopens

by • 10 Nov 2021
More than $2 billion was spent by Victorians on retail, hospitality and accommodation in the first week... READ MORE

ASIC outlines ramifications of AFCA expulsion

by Annie Kane • 9 Nov 2021
With one day left for affected brokers to appeal AFCA pre-expulsion notices, ASIC has confirmed to The Adviser what... READ MORE

Businesses urged to protect themselves against scams

by • 9 Nov 2021
A collection of private, community and government bodies has come together to raise awareness about scams and provide... READ MORE

NSW Premier presses on with stamp duty scrap

by Juliet Helmke • 9 Nov 2021
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has insisted he will continue to chip away at stamp duty, despite the state Treasurer... READ MORE

Deadline for AFCA expulsion appeals looms

by Annie Kane • 8 Nov 2021
Brokers seeking to appeal their AFCA pre-expulsion notices will need to do so by Wednesday afternoon (10 November) or... READ MORE

SME Broker Bootcamp a blueprint for branching out

by Reporter • 8 Nov 2021
The event – which is to be held in person in 2022 and is open for registrations – will provide a pathway for... READ MORE

CBA raises fixed rates - 2021

by • 8 Nov 2021
Select fixed rate home loans with the major bank have increased, less than 24 hours after Westpac announced similar... READ MORE

ScotPac launches $100m SME fund

by Sarah Simpkins • 8 Nov 2021
The business lender has kicked off a $100 million working capital fund, marketed as helping Australian and New Zealand... READ MORE

AFCA pre-expulsion letters cause alarm

by Annie Kane • 5 Nov 2021
Brokers have raised concerns after receiving notices from AFCA suggesting they could be expelled due to unpaid fees,... READ MORE

Beyond Bank eyes expanded broker reach with merger

by Sarah Simpkins • 5 Nov 2021
Beyond Bank has outlined a broker growth strategy in regional Victoria and South Australia, which could unfold under... READ MORE

Stamford Capital unveils digital CRE marketplace

by • 5 Nov 2021
The commercial brokerage has launched a free-to-use online platform designed to provide borrowers with an “immediate... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 1-5...

by Reporter • 5 Nov 2021
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 5... READ MORE

Brokers to shape new AFG-Volt mortgage

by Annie Kane • 4 Nov 2021
The development of AFG’s new Sparc mortgage, funded by Volt, will be determined by broker feedback, the chief... READ MORE

7/10 brokers unconvinced buffer changes will cool housing market

by • 4 Nov 2021
The majority of brokers remain doubtful that APRA’s buffer rate change will accomplish its intended effect, according... READ MORE

Plenti flags broker roll-out for legal fees loan

by Sarah Simpkins • 4 Nov 2021

The lender is set to pilot a specialised legal loan product among aggregators in the coming months.

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FBAA welcomes new board members following record year

by reporter • 4 Nov 2021
The broker association has welcomed new members, announced new commendations, and revealed it had its best-ever... READ MORE

AFG launches PFM app and new white-label loan

by Annie Kane • 3 Nov 2021
One of Australia’s largest mortgage aggregators has launched a personal finance app and a white-label home loan... READ MORE

Judo debuts on ASX

by Sarah Simpkins • 3 Nov 2021

Judo Bank has commenced trading on the ASX, reportedly becoming the first bank to list in 25 years.

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Volt Bank becomes latest CDR data recipient

by reporter • 3 Nov 2021
The neobank has become an accredited data recipient under the Consumer Data Right, the sixth bank to gain approval... READ MORE

N1H extends SME lending capacity again

by reporter • 3 Nov 2021
Business, financial and property services firm N1 Holdings has expanded its SME lending capacity to $90... READ MORE

RBA calls November cash rate

by Sarah Simpkins • 2 Nov 2021
The Reserve Bank has confirmed its rate decision for November, as talk of a faster-than-expected rise has fired... READ MORE

Owner-occupier lending falls for 4th month: ABS

by Sarah Simpkins • 2 Nov 2021
The value of new home loans fell by 1.4 per cent in September, dragged mostly by a 2.7 per cent drop in the... READ MORE

Westpac admits to lagging broker turnarounds

by Sarah Simpkins • 2 Nov 2021
The big four bank has ramped up automation, in a bid to rectify broker loan assessment times that dragged behind its... READ MORE

Teachers Mutual targets brokers as merger wraps

by Malavika Santhebennur • 2 Nov 2021
The mutual bank has outlined how brokers would help reach customers in areas without the same bricks-and-mortar... READ MORE

More FHBs transitioning towards outer suburbs: NAB

by • 2 Nov 2021
New figures released by the major bank suggest that the outer suburbs are gradually, but increasingly, becoming... READ MORE

ASIC slaps Ferratum Australia with lawsuit

by Sarah Simpkins • 1 Nov 2021
The regulator has commenced a civil lawsuit against the personal lender, for allegedly hitting customers with... READ MORE

NSW government sets up new unit to mitigate identity crime

by reporter • 1 Nov 2021
The NSW government is establishing a new identity support unit to minimise the risks associated with identity theft and... READ MORE

Government introduces compensation scheme legislation

by Malavika Santhebennur • 1 Nov 2021
The government has introduced legislation that represents the final tranche to implement recommendations made by the... READ MORE

Incoming NAB board member withdraws application

by • 1 Nov 2021

The major bank has announced that a formerly announced board member will no longer join its board.

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