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Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 14-18...
by reporter • 18 Sep 2020
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles for the week...READ MORE
Resimac adds new layer of scrutiny for Victorian borrowers
by Reporter • 17 Sep 2020
The non-bank has heightened its verification requirements for mortgage applicants in Victoria subject to ongoing... READ MORE
N1H increases SME lending capacity
by reporter • 17 Sep 2020
Business, financial and property services firm N1 Holdings has expanded its SME lending capacity and its AFSL... READ MORE
APRA and ACCC agree to engage more broadly
by reporter • 17 Sep 2020
The prudential and competition regulators have agreed to a broader model of engagement with “proactive information... READ MORE
How this broker found her groove after a career leap
by Malavika Santhebennur • 17 Sep 2020
High school teacher-turned-broker Kirsty Best recounts her experience of changing careers and establishing a brokerage,... READ MORE
All non-major FHLDS places now reserved
by Annie Kane • 16 Sep 2020
All 5,000 places allocated for participating non-major banks within the FHLDS have now been reserved for the 2020-21... READ MORE
Westpac rolls back COVID-induced policy changes
by Reporter • 16 Sep 2020
The major bank has announced a number of changes to its credit policy, including the rollback of non-base income... READ MORE
Car financier found to have broken credit law
by Malavika Santhebennur • 16 Sep 2020
A used-car financier has been found to have failed to comply with the law after providing high-cost credit to... READ MORE
Bankwest updates brand logo and colours
by Annie Kane • 16 Sep 2020
The non-major bank has revealed a new logo and colour palette as part of a “clearer, simpler new look”, which is... READ MORE
Lender waives valuation fees on specialist loans
by Annie Kane • 15 Sep 2020
Non-bank lender Resimac has announced that it will be waiving the standard valuation fee for its specialist full doc... READ MORE
Brokers keen on tech tools but want support: Advantedge
by Malavika Santhebennur • 15 Sep 2020
The majority of brokers have said that they intend to use or rely on digital tools in the future but cited a lack of... READ MORE
AFG Securities updates clawback structure
by Annie Kane • 14 Sep 2020
The in-house lending division of AFG has amended its clawback structure so that full clawback only lasts for three... READ MORE
Victorian government launches swathe of grant packages
by Annie Kane • 14 Sep 2020
The Victorian government has announced a $100-million support package to assist sole traders in the state, building on... READ MORE
NAB CEO defends low take-up of SME Guarantee Scheme
by Annie Kane • 14 Sep 2020
NAB CEO Ross McEwan has outlined why take-up for the Coronavirus SME Guarantee Scheme has been low in his first... READ MORE
Annual aggregator satisfaction survey launches
by reporter • 14 Sep 2020
The annual Aggregator of Choice survey is now open, giving brokers the opportunity to rate the performance of their... READ MORE
FHBs warned against buying unregistered land
by Malavika Santhebennur • 14 Sep 2020
A buyer’s agent has warned that land developers and builders are luring FHBs by “conspiring” to advertise... READ MORE
Citigroup CEO retires, first female CEO appointed
by Annie Kane • 11 Sep 2020
Jane Fraser is set to become Citigroup’s new chief executive officer – and the first female heading up any major... READ MORE
Winners revealed for 2020 Women in Finance Awards
by reporter • 11 Sep 2020
The Adviser, in partnership with AMP Bank, is thrilled to reveal the winners for this year’s Women in Finance... READ MORE
Lender hits FHLDS limit
by Reporter • 11 Sep 2020
A non-major bank has ceased accepting applications backed by the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme.
READ MOREPrime launch bolsters Bluestone’s loan book
by Reporter • 11 Sep 2020
The non-bank’s launch into the prime space has helped trigger a 23 per cent spike in its loan portfolio.
READ MOREAggregator unveils brand refresh
by reporter • 11 Sep 2020
Aggregation group outsource Financial has unveiled a brand refresh, launching a new website and members portal, and an... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 7-11...
by reporter • 11 Sep 2020
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles for the week... READ MORE
Broker satisfaction with CBA dives
by Charbel Kadib • 10 Sep 2020
The major bank’s net promoter score has plunged into negative territory following a second consecutive increase in... READ MORE
Simple steps that could change a life
by Annie Kane • 10 Sep 2020
With the ongoing impact of COVID-19, this year could be more important than ever to check in on one another and ask... READ MORE
Purple Circle welcomes digital lender to panel
by Annie Kane • 10 Sep 2020
Purple Circle Financial Services has welcomed digital mortgage provider 86 400 to its lender... READ MORE
How a process-driven brokerage achieved consistency
by Malavika Santhebennur • 10 Sep 2020
The principal of Birdie Wealth sat down with Elite Broker to explain how being process-driven can help a brokerage... READ MORE
Loan Market expands tech team
by Malavika Santhebennur • 10 Sep 2020
The major brokerage has grown its technology team by recruiting the Australian division of a global IT company ahead of... READ MORE
Borrowers turn to bank of mum and dad in HomeBuilder confusion
by Annie Kane • 9 Sep 2020
Many borrowers looking to build new homes with the HomeBuilder grant are relying on borrowed funds from family and... READ MORE
Non-bank cuts rate, offers deferred repayments
by Annie Kane • 9 Sep 2020
A commercial lender has reduced its rate on interest-only first mortgages by 25 basis points and launched a new... READ MORE
Lender to cull credit products from offering
by Reporter • 9 Sep 2020
A non-major bank has announced that it will withdraw its line of credit and interest in advance products.
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