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As home loans fall, NAB eyes business lending ‘homeland’
by Fabian Cotter • 10 Nov 2022
The Australian home lending system “will probably drop” to 2.5–3 per cent growth in 2023, NAB has forecasted. READ MORE

Opportunity beckons for brokers in manufacturing: CAFBA
by Malavika Santhebennur • 10 Nov 2022
With manufacturing returning onshore in Australia, it opens doors for brokers to offer tech-based lending services to... READ MORE
NSW shared equity gets the green light

NSW shared equity gets the green light
by • 10 Nov 2022
The state’s key workers, single parents and older singles can tap into the government’s shared equity scheme after... READ MORE

ScotPac launches new digital toolbox

by Adrian Suljanovic • 10 Nov 2022
The non-bank SME lender has announced the launch of a new partner portal for brokers and advisers. READ MORE

The Block dramas ‘a sign of the times’, presenter says
by Fabian Cotter • 9 Nov 2022
Auction insights, record bids, and houses “passed in” — this season’s The Block had it all and then some. READ MORE

Demand rises for business credit: Equifax
by Annie Kane • 9 Nov 2022
Overall business credit applications grew by 3.1 per cent in the September quarter despite economic volatility, Equifax... READ MORE

NAB extends $1k flood grant for customers
by Adrian Suljanovic • 9 Nov 2022
The major bank has extended the availability of its $1,000 grants for flood-impacted customers until 22 November 2022. READ MORE

Deposit Power recruits new GM, sales and distribution
by Adrian Suljanovic • 8 Nov 2022
The bond provider has appointed Brent Davidson as the new general manager of sales and distribution. READ MORE

AFG bolsters partnership manager team with new recruits
by Adrian Suljanovic • 8 Nov 2022
The aggregator has strengthened its partnership manager team with the recruitment of two NSW-based staff members. READ MORE

CreditorWatch streamlines business payments following recent...
by Adrian Suljanovic • 8 Nov 2022
Commercial credit reporting bureau CreditorWatch has announced the acquisition of an automated receivables management... READ MORE

Brokers originate nearly 3/4 of guarantee schemes
by Jasmine Siljic • 7 Nov 2022
Mortgage brokers are the main origination channel for the government’s home guarantee schemes, the NHFIC has... READ MORE

Non-majors follow suit with rate hikes

by Adrian Suljanovic • 7 Nov 2022
The non-major banks are passing on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s most recent rate hike in full. READ MORE

Rate increases’ ‘full impact’ will be felt mid-2023: HIA
by Fabian Cotter • 7 Nov 2022
The RBA’s cash-rate tightening is weighing heavily on demand for housing, with full impact only late next year. READ MORE

Fringe lending practices in ASIC’s sights
by Fabian Cotter • 4 Nov 2022
Mortgage stress could lead consumers to seek out fringe lending practices, now a particular area of ASIC’s focus. READ MORE

Yellow Brick Road enters agreement with Servian

by Reporter • 4 Nov 2022
Yellow Brick Road Home Loans has announced that it has signed an agreement with a Cognizant company, Servian. READ MORE
Winners revealed for Women in Finance Awards 2022

Winners revealed for Women in Finance Awards 2022
by Malavika Santhebennur • 3 Nov 2022
There were 29 winners at this year’s Women in Finance Awards, including five from the broking industry. READ MORE

Newcastle Permanent-Greater Bank merger approved by members
by Annie Kane • 3 Nov 2022
Members of the two banks have green-lit their merger, with Newcastle Greater Mutual Group Ltd set to come into being... READ MORE

Black economy targeted in ABN tax reform
by Fabian Cotter • 3 Nov 2022
Proposed annual ABN changes enmeshed in tax compliance are “fair and reasonable”, the FBAA has acknowledged. READ MORE

Mortgage broking ‘under threat’ from disruption: Broker
by Malavika Santhebennur • 3 Nov 2022
Mortgage broking is in a state of flux as home loans become more automated, but that does not have to spell doom, a... READ MORE

Nectar Group appoints new Melbourne-based BDM
by Adrian Suljanovic • 3 Nov 2022
The Nectar Group has announced the recruitment of a new Melbourne-based national business development manager. READ MORE

Non-bank lender rebrands following acquisition
by Annie Kane • 2 Nov 2022
MKM Capital has unveiled a new name and branding as it moves to more closely align with its new parent company, MA... READ MORE

Govt allocates $877m for flood-affected businesses
by Adrian Suljanovic • 2 Nov 2022
The federal and Victorian governments have announced an $877 million recovery support package to support businesses... READ MORE

Only 1 Aussie region bucked October’s nationwide decline trend:...
by Grace Ormsby • 2 Nov 2022
Just one Aussie region maintained its market resilience over the last month.  READ MORE

RBA calls 2.85% November cash rate
by Fabian Cotter • 1 Nov 2022
Mortgage holders brace for further repayment pain as the November cash rate has jumped to 2.85 per cent. READ MORE

Cash rate to surpass 4% in next year: survey
by Fabian Cotter • 1 Nov 2022
Cash rate increases will impact consumer spending habits more than mortgage repayments and property costs, Joust has... READ MORE