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COVID accelerates home ownership intentions
by Sarah Buckley • 12 Jan 2021
The coronavirus pandemic has fast-tracked the home buying intentions of young Australians, according to research....READ MORE
Loan Market paints positive 2021 property picture
by Malavika Santhebennur • 11 Jan 2021
The major brokerage has predicted a strong, busy year for the property market in 2021 but noted that a price... READ MORE
Banking code temporary changes extended
by Malavika Santhebennur • 11 Jan 2021
The corporate regulator has approved a request to extend temporary changes to timing requirements in the banking code... READ MORE
Cancelled gap years could trigger FHB frenzy
by Malavika Santhebennur • 11 Jan 2021
COVID-19’s cancellation of travel plans could fuel demand from first home buyers in Western Australia, according to a... READ MORE
Brokers outline what to expect in 2021
by Annie Kane & Malavika Santhebennur • 8 Jan 2021
From a busy property market to a surge in volumes, brokers list their predictions for... READ MORE
NSW stamp duty reforms could boost bottom end: buyers' agent
by Cameron Micallef • 8 Jan 2021
The proposal to reform NSW stamp duty could be a shot in the arm for the state’s low-price property market, according... READ MORE
AFCA raises SME finance monetary limits
by Malavika Santhebennur • 8 Jan 2021
The financial complaints body has adjusted its monetary limits for SME finance complaints including the maximum size of... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 4-8 January
by Reporter • 8 Jan 2021
It's 2021 – a brand new year. Here's the weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s... READ MORE
Loan process ‘shrouded in mystery’ for FHBs: research
by Malavika Santhebennur • 7 Jan 2021
First home buyers would like more assistance with choosing and applying for a home loan, according to a major... READ MORE
What will broker-client meetings look like in 2021?
by Malavika Santhebennur • 7 Jan 2021
With brokers having to rapidly adapt to COVID-19-related restrictions in 2020 by conducting client meetings over video... READ MORE
VIC records highest loan deferrals
by Malavika Santhebennur • 6 Jan 2021
Victoria has remained the state with the highest proportion of loans subject to deferrals among the states and... READ MORE
How these brokers chose their broker models
by Malavika Santhebennur • 6 Jan 2021
Two brokers spoke to Elite Broker about how and why they chose their respective broker models, and how it has... READ MORE
ASIC bans Sydney mortgage broker
by Malavika Santhebennur • 5 Jan 2021
The corporate regulator has banned a Sydney-based mortgage broker for allowing her father who was already banned to... READ MORE
The toll of COVID-19 on SME mental health
by Malavika Santhebennur • 5 Jan 2021
There has been a lot of coverage about how SMEs are managing the economic impacts of COVID-19 on their businesses, but... READ MORE
Brokers optimistic for 2021, fintech survey reveals
by Sarah Buckley • 4 Jan 2021
The majority of brokers are optimistic for the year ahead, with regional activity expected to continue, according to a... READ MORE
Former broker sentenced to jail for fraud
by Reporter • 4 Jan 2021
A former mortgage broker has been sentenced to eight months’ imprisonment and automatically disqualified from... READ MORE
Human element key for brokers in 2021: Pepper CEO
by Tony Zhang • 30 Dec 2020
With the best interests duty, responsible lending changes and a swathe of incoming disruption, brokers will need to be... READ MORE
Resimac celebrates 35th anniversary
by Annie Kane • 30 Dec 2020
The non-bank lender has marked its 35th year of operations, reflecting on its progress since... READ MORE
ASIC drops investigation into Westpac
by Annie Kane • 30 Dec 2020
The financial services regulator has concluded its investigation into Westpac’s alleged breaches of anti-money... READ MORE
COVID-19 debt relief measures to change this week
by Annie Kane • 29 Dec 2020
Temporary changes to debt relief and bankruptcies brought into being in March will cease on Friday, with the bankruptcy... READ MORE
Loan Market develops new Code of Ethics
by Sarah Buckley • 29 Dec 2020
The major brokerage has expanded on its BID preparations by launching a new Code of Ethics for brokers and its... READ MORE
Our top 5 podcasts of 2020
by Annie Kane • 29 Dec 2020
The Adviser has had a big 2020, pushing out more podcasts this year than ever before. Here, we reveal the... READ MORE
Moula welcomes new head of strategic partnerships, BDMs
by Annie Kane • 24 Dec 2020
Business lender Moula has hired three new business development managers and welcomed its first head of strategic... READ MORE
‘Brokers the go-to’ for SMEs this summer: OnDeck
by Sarah Buckley • 24 Dec 2020
With more than half of SMEs finding Christmas a strain on finances, when combined with impending extreme weather, it... READ MORE
Non-bank lender adopts digital compliance tech
by Sarah Buckley • 24 Dec 2020
A non-bank lender has said that it is moving to “speed up and streamline” loan applications after adopting digital... READ MORE
Government calls for informants to flag illegal foreign buyers
by Annie Kane • 23 Dec 2020
The federal government has launched a new “tip off” campaign that urges people to inform on foreigners suspected... READ MORE
Neobank grows broker support team
by Annie Kane • 23 Dec 2020
Fintech lender 86 400 has hired a WA-based BDM, and is expected to bring in two more BDMs to support brokers as it... READ MORE
SME lending platform launches ‘rate guarantee’
by Sarah Buckley • 23 Dec 2020
An SME lending platform has announced that it will offer guaranteed rates and repayment schedules for small businesses... READ MORE
Household wealth hits new high as property surges
by Annie Kane • 22 Dec 2020
Total household wealth increased to a record high of $11.4 trillion in the September quarter, driven by record growth... READ MORE
Are Aussies up for another credit tightening?
by Bianca Dabu • 22 Dec 2020
Housing debt comprises most of the debt held by households, putting home owners at risk as debt levels reach a 30-year... READ MORE
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