Mortgage and Finance Brokers Breaking News - The Adviser

Demand for agri loans soars ahead, data reveals

by • 7 Jun 2022

Lending to Australian agribusiness has increased by almost a third over the past year as businesses seek new... READ MORE

SocietyOne expands to savings

by • 7 Jun 2022

Digital finance platform launches transaction and savings accounts in a bid to help more Australian improve their... READ MORE

Suncorp launches green loan product, extends business loans

by reporter • 7 Jun 2022

A new “green upgrade” loan product has been announced by the non-major bank, alongside new loan terms for SMEs. READ MORE

Brokers optimistic despite economic uncertainty

by • 6 Jun 2022

Almost 80 per cent of mortgage brokers expect the volume of loan applications to increase amid economic uncertainty, a... READ MORE

REA Group outlines broker growth ambitions

by Sarah Simpkins • 6 Jun 2022

The ASX-listed property platform group has revealed details around its plans for major brokerage Mortgage Choice,... READ MORE

Loan Market names 1st regional Qld growth manager

by • 6 Jun 2022

The aggregator has expanded further into the state, appointing a new role focused on supporting the North, Far North... READ MORE

AFG commits further $600k to youth homelessness charity

by Reporter • 6 Jun 2022

The aggregator giant has extended its partnership with Foyer Foundation for another three years, as the charity keeps... READ MORE

Broker survey reveals most valued lenders

by reporter • 3 Jun 2022

The results of Momentum Intelligence’s 2022 Third-Party Lending survey of residential mortgage brokers have been... READ MORE

Banjo expands to Connective panel

by • 3 Jun 2022

The non-bank business lender is now offering high-value unsecured loans to Connective brokers after joining its lender... READ MORE

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

by Reporter • 3 Jun 2022

The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 3... READ MORE

PM picks financial services, housing ministers

by Sarah Simpkins • 2 Jun 2022

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed his government’s first full ministry, including new ministers for... READ MORE

Commissions come early for Finsure brokers

by • 2 Jun 2022

Brokers at Finsure Group may have their commissions paid early as part of a new initiative. READ MORE

Rate Money welcomes new distribution manager

by reporter • 2 Jun 2022

Home loan provider Rate Money has strengthened its management team with a new national sales and distribution manager... READ MORE

Tighter bank regulations have hit shareholders, not competition: APRA

by Sarah Simpkins • 2 Jun 2022

The APRA chair has said smaller banks have been able to gain market share despite increased regulations, but... READ MORE

House price growth stumbles in line with predictions

by • 1 Jun 2022

Skyrocketing house price growth appears to have faltered, after prices fell nationally in May, as the cost of borrowing... READ MORE

CBA flags importance of brokers in rising rate environment

by reporter • 1 Jun 2022

The major bank has said that brokers play “an important role” in supporting customers in the current environment. READ MORE

Lend expands panel with asset finance players

by • 1 Jun 2022

The SME finance platform has embraced an emerging trend in commercial lending, confirming three new additions to its... READ MORE

Tasmania targets building sector pressures, in bid for housing

by Sarah Simpkins • 1 Jun 2022

While multiple builders have collapsed around the country, Tasmania has estimated it will need thousands more... READ MORE

70% of mortgages go through a broker: MFAA

by Annie Kane • 31 May 2022

Broker market share has hit new heights, with 70 per cent of all new residential home loans written by mortgage... READ MORE

Borrowers not ready for rising rates: Mortgage Choice

by Sarah Simpkins • 31 May 2022

A new survey from Mortgage Choice has found the majority of home loan customers are not prepared for the coming upswing... READ MORE

AFCA commits to user-pays funding model

by • 31 May 2022

In the wake of 60 meetings with industry bodies and members, the ombudsman’s board has agreed to a funding model... READ MORE

Pepper Money names 1st NZ country head

by Sarah Simpkins • 30 May 2022

Pepper Money has recruited a new leader for its New Zealand business, as its gears up to expand further across the... READ MORE

P&N welcomes new GM of business banking

by Annie Kane • 30 May 2022

As P&N Group prepares to “reinvigorate” its business banking presence, it has welcomed a new general manager of... READ MORE

NSW extends stamp duty exemptions for farmers