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bcu launches $5k cashback offer

by Malavika Santhebennur • 4 Aug 2021
The customer-owned bank has released a cashback offer for new and existing customers who take out an eligible new home...READ MORE

RBA makes cash rate call as lockdown drags on

by Malavika Santhebennur • 3 Aug 2021
The central bank has delivered its rate decision for August as the ongoing lockdowns quell speculation about imminent... READ MORE

AMP hires intermediary head

by Sarah Simpkins • 3 Aug 2021
AMP Bank has recruited from MyState for its new head of intermediary distribution and governance, with the... READ MORE

Brokerage officially launches white label loan

by Annie Kane • 3 Aug 2021
North Sydney-based brokerage Shore Financial has officially launched its white label mortgage, Shore Private, powered... READ MORE

More clients look to lock fixed rates than 2020

by Malavika Santhebennur • 3 Aug 2021
More borrowers are eager to lock in fixed interest rates than this time last year amid record-low interest rates,... READ MORE

MKM launches digital loan application tools

by Sarah Simpkins • 3 Aug 2021
Non-bank lender MKM has teamed with technology provider NextGen.Net to revamp its electronic lodgement and loan... READ MORE

House price growth at 17-year high: CoreLogic

by Malavika Santhebennur • 3 Aug 2021
Home values grew by 16.1 per cent in the past year, the fastest pace of growth since 2004, but growth has slowed,... READ MORE

GetCapital launches broker platform

by Sarah Simpkins • 2 Aug 2021
The business lender has rolled out a new broker platform, as it has boosted investment in its technology... READ MORE

Loyalty tax issue flagged to MPs

by Malavika Santhebennur • 2 Aug 2021
Brokers are key to holding lenders to account to ensure borrowers are on a competitive rate and avoid being “loyalty... READ MORE

Connective launches trail book marketplace

by Annie Kane • 2 Aug 2021
The aggregation group has announced a new arrangement with a specialist trail book firm to facilitate the purchase and... READ MORE

SME lender welcomes COO

by reporter • 2 Aug 2021
Invoice and equipment finance lender Earlypay has appointed a new chief operating officer and executive director of its... READ MORE

Brokers promote competition in lending: Lendi

by Malavika Santhebennur • 30 Jul 2021
Brokers are driving competition in the mortgages sector and changing the composition of Australia’s loan books... READ MORE

SME fintech closes $25m raise to fund expansion

by Annie Kane • 30 Jul 2021
An SME lender has raised $25 million in equity to fund the ‘rapid expansion’ of its Australian and European... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 26 to 30...

by Reporter • 30 Jul 2021
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 30... READ MORE

FBAA calls for finance broker register

by Malavika Santhebennur • 29 Jul 2021
The FBAA has been urging ASIC to create a register for brokers who do not fall under the NCCP, given a lack of... READ MORE

Mortgage Choice-Smartline leadership changes announced

by Annie Kane • 29 Jul 2021
The REA Group has confirmed changes to the Mortgage Choice-Smartline network leadership... READ MORE

Governments extend COVID support to NSW, Vic

by Sarah Simpkins • 29 Jul 2021
The state and federal governments have offered support packages to businesses across NSW and Victoria, as Sydney has... READ MORE

Suncorp launches new broker portal

by Annie Kane • 29 Jul 2021
The non-major bank has released a new broker platform as it continues to prioritise home lending and its broker... READ MORE

SME lender expands Vic BDM team

by Annie Kane • 29 Jul 2021
SME lender Prime Capital has made another new appointment to its broker support team, hiring a new BDM for... READ MORE

Bank announces new head of home lending distribution

by Annie Kane • 28 Jul 2021
MyState Bank has hired the CEO of RateOne and former NAB head of broker Vic/Tas as its new head of home lending... READ MORE

Sydney mayor launches business support, calls for JobKeeper

by Sarah Simpkins • 28 Jul 2021
Sydney’s mayor has urged the federal government to resurrect JobKeeper, as the city has launched a new relief package... READ MORE

Banks accused of bias against BNPL in lending process

by Sarah Simpkins • 28 Jul 2021
An executive from buy now, pay later provider Zip has echoed reports from brokers around how banks treat home loan... READ MORE

Expect Olympics-fuelled growth in Qld, says broker

by Sarah Simpkins • 28 Jul 2021
South-East Queensland can expect a spike in residential and commercial lending volumes off the back of Brisbane... READ MORE

Millennials call for more housing regulation

by Malavika Santhebennur • 28 Jul 2021
A survey has revealed that almost three-quarters of Millennials said they believe the housing market needs more... READ MORE

ASIC levy reflects ramped up enforcement: FBAA

by Sarah Simpkins • 27 Jul 2021
ASIC’s raised industry funding levies reflect higher enforcement against brokers and could add to other increasing... READ MORE

Lockdowns threaten business loan demand: Equifax

by Malavika Santhebennur • 27 Jul 2021
Construction and retail trade have fuelled business loan growth in the June quarter but the recovery of these... READ MORE

48% of home loan applicants frustrated by paperwork

by Sarah Simpkins • 27 Jul 2021
The majority of Australian borrowers think applying for a home loan is a tedious process, with a new survey finding... READ MORE

Westpac fundies cop $3m penalty over fees for no service

by Sarah Simpkins • 27 Jul 2021
The Federal Court has imposed civil penalties totalling $3 million against two Westpac investment businesses, for... READ MORE

Joust launches broker-borrower matching service

by Annie Kane • 26 Jul 2021
The online home loan auction platform has launched a new matching tool that connects brokers and... READ MORE

Prospa boosted by business sentiment rise

by Sarah Simpkins • 26 Jul 2021
Prospa managed a personal best of $182.7 million in loan originations during the June quarter, with the business lender... READ MORE
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