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RBA delivers first rate decision for FY21-22

by Malavika Santhebennur • 6 Jul 2021
The RBA has announced its decision for the official cash rate for July, as well as changes to strategies around its...READ MORE

‘Responsible lending’ issues among top consumer complaints

by Annie Kane • 6 Jul 2021
Credit cards and home loan issues were the most complained-about products in financial year 2021, with responsible... READ MORE

Butn to go public

by Sarah Simpkins • 6 Jul 2021

Small business finance platform Butn is set to list on the ASX, in a $20 million IPO.

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Majority of brokers believe rate is top attraction

by Malavika Santhebennur • 6 Jul 2021
Most brokers said that clients seek their advice about optimal home loan interest rates, which could mount pressure on... READ MORE

SFG appoints Qld BDM

by Malavika Santhebennur • 6 Jul 2021

The privately owned aggregator has appointed a former credit analyst to its newly created Queensland BDM role.

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SocietyOne names broker distribution head

by Sarah Simpkins • 5 Jul 2021
The personal lender has recruited a former Mortgage Choice and Aussie sales manager to lead its broker... READ MORE

Treasury launches consultation on giving brokers CDR data

by Annie Kane • 5 Jul 2021
Stakeholders have until 30 July to respond to a consultation on new rules that will allow consumers to share... READ MORE

Sedgwick review into retail bank commissions released

by Malavika Santhebennur • 5 Jul 2021
A review of retail banking product commissions and payments has found that links between remuneration and sales are now... READ MORE

PLAN brokers can now access 86 400

by reporter • 5 Jul 2021
Brokers aggregating under PLAN Australia will now be able to access loans from the neobank as it joins the group’s... READ MORE

Lenders launch new cashback offers

by reporter • 5 Jul 2021
Several banks have announced new, or extended, cashback offers to attract those looking to refinace their... READ MORE

Westpac sues Forum Finance for potential fraud

by Annie Kane • 2 Jul 2021
The big four bank has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court against Forum Finance Pty Ltd for an alleged... READ MORE

Bank CEOs quizzed on turnaround differentials

by Annie Kane • 2 Jul 2021
The standing committee on economics has sought clarity from several non-major bank CEOs as to why there is a huge... READ MORE

Brokers urged to be vigilant when buying/selling trail books

by Annie Kane • 2 Jul 2021
EOFY and the beginning of the new financial year are a peak time for finance scams. Brokers are being urged to be... READ MORE

Home buying intentions at all-time high: NAB

by Malavika Santhebennur • 2 Jul 2021
The major bank said more Australians have said that they intend to buy a new home in 2021, while it has seen record FHB... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 28 June to...

by Reporter • 2 Jul 2021

The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles.

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BOQ completes ME Bank acquisition

by Annie Kane • 1 Jul 2021
ME Bank has officially become part of the BOQ Group following completion of the $1.32-billion... READ MORE

Mortgage Choice officially joins REA Group

by Annie Kane • 1 Jul 2021
The major brokerage has today officially joined the REA Group, expanding the digital property advertising business’s... READ MORE

New mortgage lender ‘co-developing’ digital loan for brokers

by Annie Kane • 1 Jul 2021
A new fintech lender has launched into market with a direct offering, but has confirmed it is currently... READ MORE

Government adds 30k spots to home loan schemes

by Sarah Simpkins • 1 Jul 2021

The government has expanded the number of places available under its housing support programs by 30,000.

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RedZed offers brokers online valuation tool

by Annie Kane • 1 Jul 2021
The specialist lender has partnered with Valocity to offer brokers access to an online valuation portal, in a bid to... READ MORE

Connective posts 88% growth in home loans division

by Sarah Simpkins • 1 Jul 2021
Connective Home Loans has recorded a surge in the value of its applications while managing to grow by 88 per... READ MORE

Solo home buyers ‘growing force’ in market: ME Bank

by Malavika Santhebennur • 30 Jun 2021
The proportion of solo borrowers and their average home loan size has jumped during the pandemic at ME Bank, it has... READ MORE

GetCapital expands broker support team

by Annie Kane • 30 Jun 2021
The SME lender has hired several new BDMs and promoted internally to fill the role of national manager, strategic... READ MORE

Victorian government announces Big Housing Build sites

by reporter • 30 Jun 2021
The Andrews Labor government has confirmed that Collingwood and South Yarra will be home to new social and affordable... READ MORE

NSW offers SMEs COVID-19 cash grants

by Annie Kane • 29 Jun 2021
The NSW government has launched a new grants package to support small businesses in NSW impacted by the current... READ MORE

Revealed! Finalists of the Australian Broking Awards 2021

by reporter • 29 Jun 2021
A total of 238 finalists have been announced as contenders for the Australian Broking Awards 2021, run in partnership... READ MORE

4 in 10 home owners planning to sell

by Sarah Simpkins • 29 Jun 2021
New research has shown a rise in Australians intending to sell their houses, with a growing number looking to... READ MORE

Bank of mum and dad backed 5% of buyers: survey

by Sarah Simpkins • 29 Jun 2021
Most Australians are relying on budgeting to enter the property market, with a survey finding only 5 per cent have... READ MORE

Westpac sells asset finance business

by Annie Kane • 28 Jun 2021
The big four bank has confirmed its sale of its motor vehicle dealer finance and novated leasing businesses to a... READ MORE

Unlicensed mortgage lender issued court orders

by Reporter • 28 Jun 2021
ASIC has moved to shut down an unlicensed mortgage lender, alleging misleading or deceptive conduct and engaging in... READ MORE
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