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Aussie eyes expansion, launches recruitment campaign
by Hannah Dowling • 13 May 2020
Aussie Home Loans has officially launched its campaign to expand its franchise network and recruit 200 new mortgage...READ MORE
SMEs missing out on government concessions
by Hannah Dowling • 13 May 2020
Approximately three-quarters of small businesses are overlooking the government’s $150,000 asset write-off scheme,... READ MORE
Industry awaits ‘missing piece’ of BID puzzle
by Charbel Kadib • 12 May 2020
Aggregators have welcomed ASIC’s decision to defer implementation of the best interests duty, which was at risk of... READ MORE
ME Bank to appear in ‘urgent’ parliamentary hearing
by Annie Kane • 12 May 2020
The standing committee on economics is holding an “urgent public hearing” this week to question ME Bank about its... READ MORE
BOQ tightens home lending policy
by Malavika Santhebennur • 12 May 2020
The non-major bank has amended its home loan policy to reflect the financial impacts of COVID-19 on customers.
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COBA releases FHLDS figures
by reporter • 12 May 2020
More than 1,000 First Home Loan Deposit Scheme borrowers have purchased a property with a loan from customer-owned... READ MORE
Australian Broking Awards 2020 launches
by Annie Kane • 11 May 2020
The 10th annual Australian Broking Awards has officially opened for submissions, with winners to be announced at our... READ MORE
Big 4 out of favour with the public
by Hannah Dowling • 11 May 2020
Australia’s four major banks are trailing smaller lenders in the eyes of Australians, according to a new survey... READ MORE
ASIC delays BID implementation
by Charbel Kadib • 8 May 2020
The corporate regulator has announced that the introduction of the best interests duty will be pushed back to 2021 to... READ MORE
Royal commission implementation delayed
by Annie Kane • 8 May 2020
The federal government has announced a six-month deferral of royal commission commitments for unlegislated... READ MORE
Bank backs down on redraw policy
by Charbel Kadib • 8 May 2020
A non-major has scrapped its controversial redraw policy following widespread, cross-industry... READ MORE
APRA relaxes mortgage serviceability guidance
by Charbel Kadib • 8 May 2020
The prudential regulator has eased its responsible lending guidance around the changing of loan terms for existing... READ MORE
Bank hikes fixed home loan rates
by Charbel Kadib • 8 May 2020
A non-major lender has increased fixed rates across its owner-occupied and investment products in response to a rise in... READ MORE
Heritage appoints new BDM
by Hannah Dowling • 8 May 2020
The non-major bank has announced the appointment of an experienced BDM to support its broker services in NSW and... READ MORE
Connective responds to calls for credit policy clarity
by Reporter • 8 May 2020
The aggregator has launched a program to assist brokers in managing COVID-19-induced changes to lender products and... READ MORE
Bank drops rates, commits to 24-hour turnarounds
by Annie Kane • 7 May 2020
Neobank 86 400 has committed to 24-hour turnarounds as it drops its fixed rates, reduces minimum serviceability... READ MORE
Next generation of mortgage-holders favour tech
by Hannah Dowling • 7 May 2020
First home buyers have proven their preference for tech-driven marketing, after being found to be the most highly... READ MORE
How this broker uses three steps to clinch a client
by Malavika Santhebennur • 7 May 2020
MAP Home Loans broker Craig Vaughan shares the three steps he follows to acquire new clients and how he learnt from his... READ MORE
How important is it to get a good rate?
by Cameron Micallef • 7 May 2020
An ever-changing regulatory environment is creating not only economic turmoil, but an opportunity for sophisticated... READ MORE
Brokers thanked for role in supporting SMEs
by Annie Kane • 6 May 2020
Brokers, accountants and bookkeepers have been thanked by the ASBFEO for their work in supporting small businesses... READ MORE
SMSF lender joins AFG panel
by Reporter • 6 May 2020
A new lender has been appointed to AFG’s panel, providing the aggregator’s broker network with access to a new... READ MORE
Mortgage activity sinks 16.5%
by Reporter • 6 May 2020
Demand for housing finance has fallen sharply across every state and territory, the latest CoreLogic data has... READ MORE
Aggregator launches broker connect tools
by Malavika Santhebennur • 6 May 2020
Purple Circle has launched new tools to help brokers stay in touch with their clients and their referrers during the... READ MORE
ME Bank reviewing affected redraw customers
by Annie Kane • 5 May 2020
The non-major bank is to review the personal circumstances of each customer affected by its controversial change to... READ MORE
Banks freeze $6.8bn in loans
by Reporter • 5 May 2020
Australia’s banking sector has collectively deferred over half a million loans valued at approximately $6.8 billion,... READ MORE
Westpac earnings plunge, mortgage book thins
by Charbel Kadib • 5 May 2020
A 70 per cent slide in the major bank’s cash earnings has been compounded by a contraction in its residential... READ MORE
New broker commission software launches
by reporter • 5 May 2020
Industry SaaS provider Escientia has released a new software that aims to simplify and streamline mortgage broker... READ MORE
Bank ceases lending for off-the-plan purchases
by Reporter • 4 May 2020
A non-major lender has announced that it will no longer issue credit for off-the-plan property purchases and has... READ MORE
Non-bank extends broker channel presence
by Annie Kane • 4 May 2020
Brighten Home Loans has joined the lender panel of Vow Financial, its first aggregator partnership, as the non-bank... READ MORE
Mortgage Choice rebrands wealth business
by Reporter • 4 May 2020
The financial services group has officially rebranded its wealth division as part of a broader transformation... READ MORE
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