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Call for states to harmonise e-signing laws

Call for states to harmonise e-signing laws
by Annie Kane • 9 Oct 2020
Federal and state governments are being called on to not only make permanent the ability for mortgages to be signed...READ MORE
AAT upholds ban on former director of credit business

AAT upholds ban on former director of credit business
by Reporter • 9 Oct 2020
The former director of Financial Circle has been permanently banned from engaging in credit activities after the... READ MORE
Why this broker charges a fee for service

Why this broker charges a fee for service
by Malavika Santhebennur • 9 Oct 2020
Infinity Group Australia director Graeme Holm explains why he began charging fees for services and started operating an... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 5-9 October

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 5-9 October
by Reporter • 9 Oct 2020
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles for the week ending 9... READ MORE

Aggregator heads welcome budget 2020-21
by Annie Kane • 8 Oct 2020
The heads of several leading aggregation groups have welcomed the budget 2020-21 but noted the “gut-wrenching” size... READ MORE

Lenders applaud FHLDS expansion
by Annie Kane • 8 Oct 2020
The expansion of the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme to include another 10,000 places this financial year has been... READ MORE
Choice launches two white label products

Choice launches two white label products
by Malavika Santhebennur • 8 Oct 2020

The aggregator has partnered with a non-bank lender to expand its white label offering with two new products.

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PLAN Australia’s sub-aggregators join hands

PLAN Australia’s sub-aggregators join hands
by Malavika Santhebennur • 8 Oct 2020
Two sub-aggregators operating under PLAN Australia have announced a formal joint venture agreement that will see them... READ MORE
Resicom and Oak Capital merged into new lending group

Resicom and Oak Capital merged into new lending group
by Malavika Santhebennur • 7 Oct 2020
Mortgage lender Oak Capital and specialist lender Resicom have combined to form a non-bank lending group originating... READ MORE
Majors, GetCapital appointed to SME Guarantee Scheme panel

Majors, GetCapital appointed to SME Guarantee Scheme panel
by Reporter • 7 Oct 2020
Two of the big four banks, along with business lender GetCapital, have been appointed by Treasury to participate in... READ MORE
Budget 2020-21 released

Budget 2020-21 released
by Annie Kane • 6 Oct 2020
The federal government has handed down the 2020-21 budget, outlining a range of tax cuts and spending initiatives aimed... READ MORE
Scottish Pacific appoints new CEO

Scottish Pacific appoints new CEO
by Annie Kane • 6 Oct 2020
The non-bank lender has announced that it has appointed a new CEO to take over from long-serving CEO Peter... READ MORE
Broker report on lenders expands

Broker report on lenders expands
by reporter • 6 Oct 2020
A monthly broker survey of the lending market, Broker Pulse, has expanded into a new website and will soon launch a... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the past week

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the past week
by Annie Kane • 6 Oct 2020
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the past... READ MORE
Majority of brokers think aggregator offering has improved

Majority of brokers think aggregator offering has improved
by Annie Kane • 5 Oct 2020
Three-quarters of brokers have said that their aggregator’s offering has improved in the past year, according to... READ MORE
Plenti quarterly loan originations exceed $100m

Plenti quarterly loan originations exceed $100m
by Malavika Santhebennur • 5 Oct 2020
The non-bank lender has reported record quarterly loan originations, but said COVID-19 has impacted personal and energy... READ MORE
Consultation opens on CDR access for brokers

Consultation opens on CDR access for brokers
by Annie Kane • 2 Oct 2020
The ACCC has launched a consultation into proposed changes to the Consumer Data Right, which would enable “trusted... READ MORE
Second phase of SME Guarantee Scheme launched

Second phase of SME Guarantee Scheme launched
by Annie Kane • 2 Oct 2020
The second phase of the government’s Coronavirus SME Guarantee Scheme has launched, welcoming in new lenders and new... READ MORE
Red Cross to provide financial assistance in Victoria

Red Cross to provide financial assistance in Victoria
by Annie Kane • 2 Oct 2020
The Victorian government has commissioned the Red Cross to provide support payments to those in Victoria who are not... READ MORE
Research reveals how broker customers react to marketing

Research reveals how broker customers react to marketing
by Annie Kane • 2 Oct 2020
Broker customers and direct-to-lender customers value different marketing messages, new research has... READ MORE
AFG partners with MAB in joint venture

AFG partners with MAB in joint venture
by Annie Kane • 1 Oct 2020
Major aggregator Australian Finance Group is set to become the joint venture partner of mortgage network Mortgage... READ MORE
ASIC takes short-term lenders to court

ASIC takes short-term lenders to court
by Malavika Santhebennur • 1 Oct 2020
The corporate watchdog has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court against two payday lenders for alleged unlicensed... READ MORE
Victoria SME grants now income tax free

Victoria SME grants now income tax free
by Adrian Flores • 1 Oct 2020
Grants provided to small businesses under the Victorian government’s $3-billion COVID-19 support package are now... READ MORE
Guiding SME clients to clinch finance

Guiding SME clients to clinch finance
by Malavika Santhebennur • 1 Oct 2020
Semper founder and director Andrew Way explains how brokers can assist SME clients obtain commercial loans, especially... READ MORE
Citi predicts broking industry to thrive

Citi predicts broking industry to thrive

by Annie Kane • 30 Sep 2020
A new report from Citi Research has flagged the “value” in the broking sector to investors, showcasing the... READ MORE
Capify reopens book after closing equity round

Capify reopens book after closing equity round
by Annie Kane • 30 Sep 2020
The SME lender has announced that it is actively looking to provide finance to Australian SMEs once again, after... READ MORE
Mortgage Choice rolls out new franchise package

Mortgage Choice rolls out new franchise package
by Annie Kane • 30 Sep 2020
The major brokerage has launched a new franchise joining package as it continues to ramp up its recruitment... READ MORE
Lendi joins hands with comparison website

Lendi joins hands with comparison website
by Malavika Santhebennur • 30 Sep 2020
The online broking platform has partnered with comparison website iSelect, which will provide iSelect customers access... READ MORE
Aggregator heads to consult with government over credit changes

Aggregator heads to consult with government over credit changes
by Annie Kane • 29 Sep 2020
Several leaders of aggregation groups have noted the government’s proposed changes to responsible lending... READ MORE
CBA and ING

CBA, ING slash variable rates ahead of touted RBA move

by Reporter • 29 Sep 2020
The lenders have reduced variable mortgage rates for both owner-occupiers and investors, amid speculation of a cut to... READ MORE
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