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Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 6 to 10...
by Reporter • 10 Sep 2021
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 10... READ MORE
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David Coleman MP reveals how businesses can break the stigma on...
by reporter • 9 Sep 2021
MOMENTUM MEDIA EXCLUSIVE: The Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, David... READ MORE

Brokers called to ask R U OK?
by Sarah Simpkins • 9 Sep 2021
Brokers have been encouraged to focus on mental health for this year’s R U OK? Day, as concerns have risen through... READ MORE

Recruit now, pay later product launched for brokers
by • 9 Sep 2021
Workforce finance provider APositive has released a new recruitment payment product, targeted towards brokers. READ MORE

Majority of SMEs struggling under COVID-19 restrictions
by • 9 Sep 2021
A broker survey has suggested that COVID regulations are creating a cash-flow crisis for SMEs. READ MORE

Ex-Macquarie Capital MD to join Wisr board
by Sarah Simpkins • 9 Sep 2021
The personal lender has revealed it is considering the addition of another board director or two, as it has secured a... READ MORE

Guidance on new breach reporting regime released
by Annie Kane • 8 Sep 2021
The steps brokers will need to take to comply with the incoming breach reporting regime have been outlined by ASIC in... READ MORE

Wisr joins mortgage aggregator panel
by • 8 Sep 2021
The lender has joined the lender panel of one of Australia’s largest aggregators, PLAN Australia.  READ MORE

Victorian SME COVID support extended
by • 8 Sep 2021
With Victoria’s lockdown to continue until the end of September, additional financial support has been announced for... READ MORE

RBA declares September cash rate
by Sarah Simpkins • 7 Sep 2021
The Reserve Bank has revealed its cash decision for September, amid ongoing lockdowns across the country. READ MORE

AUSTRAC flags broker fraud among banking risks
by Sarah Simpkins • 7 Sep 2021
The regulator has warned the banks they have high exposure to criminal activity, while reporting cases of... READ MORE

Asset finance group celebrates record FY21
by Annie Kane • 7 Sep 2021
An ASX-listed asset finance group saw settlements grow 14 per cent to $5.2 billion in the financial year 2021, marking... READ MORE

Nectar Mortgages doubles monthly settlements
by • 7 Sep 2021
The franchise brokerage has more than doubled its monthly settlement figure in less than a year. READ MORE

1.2m Australians scammed in the past year
by • 7 Sep 2021
COVID-19 has escalated scam prevalence, with more than 1.2 million Australians affected in the last 12 months,... READ MORE

Turnaround delays impacting broker client satisfaction

by Annie Kane • 6 Sep 2021
EXCLUSIVE: The lengthy delays affecting broker-lodged loans have negatively impacted how borrowers view the broker... READ MORE
Bluestone expands broker support

Bluestone expands broker support

by Annie Kane • 6 Sep 2021
The non-bank lender has welcomed six new broker support team members, as well as six new underwriters, as it ramps up... READ MORE

Suncorp to withdraw 2 lending offerings
by • 6 Sep 2021
The non-major bank has confirmed that it has begun the process of grandfathering and withdrawing two of its business... READ MORE

New FHLDS applications need Notice of Assessment
by Annie Kane • 6 Sep 2021
Applications for the government-backed First Home Loan Deposit Scheme now need to have Notice of Assessments to be... READ MORE

Brokers urged to prepare for new laws
by Malavika Santhebennur • 3 Sep 2021
Brokers have been advised to understand what actions they need to take when the “next wave” of regulatory changes... READ MORE

ScotPac partners with fintech to hasten approvals
by Annie Kane • 3 Sep 2021
The non-bank lender is to roll out a new data-driven lending platform powered by Trade Ledger, in a bid to accelerate... READ MORE

nMB sets a new record settlement year
by • 3 Sep 2021
National Mortgage Brokers settled $6.6 billion in the financial year 2021, with its loan book surpassing $20 billion... READ MORE

CBA launches green upgrade for commercial mortgages
by • 3 Sep 2021
The major bank has introduced a commercial property loan upgrade for businesses looking to reduce operating and... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 30 August...
by Reporter • 3 Sep 2021
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 3... READ MORE

New non-bank lending group formed following merger
by Annie Kane • 2 Sep 2021
Several industry veterans, including former Pepper chief executive Patrick Tuttle, are to head up a newly created... READ MORE

Mutuals escaping ‘vicious cycle’ in merger mania: S&P
by Sarah Simpkins • 2 Sep 2021
The rise in consolidation among mutual lenders has reflected changing attitudes from management amid escalated margin... READ MORE