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Brokers must vaccinate: FBAA

by Sarah Simpkins • 26 Jul 2021
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia has urged brokers to get vaccinated, in the interests of protecting the...READ MORE

Sherlok celebrates $1m milestone

by reporter • 26 Jul 2021
The repricing and refi tool for brokers has reportedly saved broker clients more than $1 million since launching in... READ MORE

AFG-Connective merger unlikely to complete

by Annie Kane • 23 Jul 2021
The aggregator has flagged that delays from the courts in delivering a judgement on its proposed merger with Connective... READ MORE

Fintech calls for SME Recovery Loan Scheme extension

by Annie Kane • 23 Jul 2021
The non-bank lender is calling on government to extend its SME Recovery Loan Scheme given the ongoing... READ MORE

BOQ reshuffles board following ME Bank acquisition

by Annie Kane • 23 Jul 2021

Following the completion of its acquisition of ME Bank, BOQ Group has announced changes to its board.

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Banjo expands NSW BDM team

by Annie Kane • 23 Jul 2021

The SME lender has welcomed a former CBA analyst to its NSW broker team as a business development manager.

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Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 19 to 23...

by Reporter • 23 Jul 2021
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 23... READ MORE

Domain Home Loans names CEO

by Sarah Simpkins • 22 Jul 2021

A former BrickX boss and Deloitte partner has taken the reins at Domain’s mortgage broking arm.

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CBA revamps third-party strategy

by Annie Kane • 22 Jul 2021
The major bank has said it has improved turnarounds, hired more staff, and updated its tech stack as part of its... READ MORE

Pepper expands commercial BDM team

by Annie Kane • 22 Jul 2021
The non-bank lender has welcomed two new business development managers to its Victorian team and established... READ MORE

Effi launches loan product search API

by Malavika Santhebennur • 22 Jul 2021
The mortgage broking fintech has unveiled a product search API to allow brokers to access product data on home loans... READ MORE

Unmet demand for SME credit tipped at $120bn

by Sarah Simpkins • 22 Jul 2021
Judo Bank’s chief has told a parliamentary committee that the banking sector is in desperate need of a boost in... READ MORE

Heritage Bank urges ramp-up of vaccinations

by Sarah Simpkins • 22 Jul 2021
Heritage Bank’s chief has called for the government to accelerate COVID vaccinations and avoid any further economic... READ MORE

Ebury partners with business lender

by Malavika Santhebennur • 21 Jul 2021
The Australian arm of the global FX fintech has partnered with Earlypay to provide SMEs and brokers access to a wider... READ MORE

Finspo nabs Credo

by Sarah Simpkins • 21 Jul 2021
A digital mortgage broker run by former big four executives has acquired Melbourne brokerage... READ MORE

Lendi Group, lenders offer paid vaccine leave

by Malavika Santhebennur • 21 Jul 2021
Lendi Group, lenders and other businesses have pledged to offer paid COVID-19 vaccination leave for all permanent... READ MORE

ASIC releases reference checking protocol for mortgage brokers

by Annie Kane • 20 Jul 2021
The financial services regulator has released its protocol and guidance documents to help credit licensees comply with... READ MORE

CBA reduces accreditation barrier, updates tiers

by Annie Kane • 20 Jul 2021
The big four bank is now allowing brokers with one year of experience to write loans with the bank, and has updated its... READ MORE

Turnarounds show green shoots of improvement

by Annie Kane • 20 Jul 2021
The time to initial credit decision appears to be improving, with the latest Broker Pulse survey showing more lenders... READ MORE

Westpac offers SME COVID cash flow support

by Malavika Santhebennur • 20 Jul 2021
The major bank has announced a new measure to support existing SMEs with cash flow if revenue has reduced due to... READ MORE

Broking sector unpacks macro policy impact on property

by Malavika Santhebennur • 20 Jul 2021
Low borrowing costs and assessment rates in the home loan market could pose risks to borrowers when asset prices return... READ MORE

MyBudget scrambles for AFS licence after ASIC probe

by Sarah Simpkins • 20 Jul 2021
Budgeting provider MyBudget has applied for an Australian financial services licence, after a recent ASIC... READ MORE

AMP dodges criminal charges in fees-for-no-service investigation

by Sarah Simpkins • 19 Jul 2021
ASIC has decided to end an investigation into alleged criminal conduct by an AMP financial advice business, relating to... READ MORE

Former broker, Westpac BDM join Resimac

by Sarah Simpkins • 19 Jul 2021

Non-bank lender Resimac has recruited a former broker and Westpac business development manager.

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Lend expands asset finance panel

by reporter • 19 Jul 2021

The commercial finance platform has welcomed four new lenders to its asset finance panel.

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Government releases new compensation legislation for consultation

by Annie Kane • 16 Jul 2021
The Morrison government on Friday released exposure draft legislation to establish the compensation scheme of last... READ MORE

APRA urged to consider business loans in banking review

by Sarah Simpkins • 16 Jul 2021
The small business ombudsman has argued that APRA needs to better support new entrants to the banking industry, in... READ MORE

Larger business deals to trend up: ScotPac CEO

by Annie Kane • 16 Jul 2021
The CEO of the non-bank lender has forecast a strong uptick in large deal opportunities for brokers for the remainder... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 12 to 16...

by Reporter • 16 Jul 2021
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 16... READ MORE

Nodifi records rise in vehicle finance

by Reporter • 16 Jul 2021
Fintech platform Nodifi has seen an increase in car loans from the broker channel in the last quarter, but the group... READ MORE
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