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How COVID-19 is like the space race
by Grace Ormsby • 31 Mar 2020
The coronavirus pandemic and the associated economic turmoil draw an unlikely parallel with the space race, according...READ MORE
Banks expand loan relief policies
by Charbel Kadib • 30 Mar 2020
The banks have agreed to extend their loan relief policies to encapsulate a larger portion of borrowers affected by the... READ MORE
Further details of $15bn lending fund released
by Annie Kane • 30 Mar 2020
Key aspects of the government’s new $15-billion Structured Finance Support Fund for smaller lenders, including its... READ MORE
Neobank expands broker BDM team
by Annie Kane • 30 Mar 2020
86 400 has announced that it has appointed two new business development managers “to help build and grow [its]... READ MORE
Training support still priority for brokers amid COVID-19 crisis
by Reporter • 30 Mar 2020
Access to training support remains the key priority for mortgage brokers amid the “uncertain landscape” shaped by... READ MORE
Government to put businesses in ‘hibernation’
by Annie Kane • 27 Mar 2020
The Prime Minister has revealed that a third stimulus package is on its way, as the government looks to “hibernate”... READ MORE
Lenders come out in force to support brokers
by Annie Kane • 27 Mar 2020
An increasing number of lenders, including CBA, have voiced their support of the broker channel, committing to pay... READ MORE
Aggregator renews compliance push ahead of BID
by Hannah Dowling • 27 Mar 2020
Finsure has announced that it will be renewing its focus on compliance measures as the deadline for best interests duty... READ MORE
Leading broker reveals how he is working remotely
by Malavika Santhebennur • 27 Mar 2020
A South Australia-based broker explains how equipping his brokerage with technological tools well in advance of the... READ MORE
SMEs given resources to tackle COVID-19 stress
by Malavika Santhebennur • 27 Mar 2020
My Business Health, a web portal established by the ASBFEO for small-business owners, has created a dedicated section... READ MORE
More lenders confirm COVID-19 trail payments
by Annie Kane • 26 Mar 2020
The Westpac group, Auswide Bank and Adelaide Bank have confirmed that they will continue to pay trail to brokers whose... READ MORE
Former CBA specialist joins Loan Market
by Hannah Dowling • 26 Mar 2020
Loan Market has announced the appointment of Michael Zavelberg to the role of head of business improvement, in support... READ MORE
Auctions and open house inspections banned
by reporter • 25 Mar 2020
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has issued a crackdown on public auctions and open house... READ MORE
Banks should partner with fintechs on SME loans: Lumi
by Annie Kane • 25 Mar 2020
Unsecured lender Lumi is calling on government and the banking community to partner with fintechs in a move to “avoid... READ MORE
AFCA to ‘modify’ approach to dispute resolution
by Charbel Kadib • 25 Mar 2020
AFCA will alter its approach to dispute resolution to reflect government and regulatory responses to the coronavirus... READ MORE
Asset finance platform offers brokers free marketing
by Hannah Dowling • 25 Mar 2020
Personal and asset finance platform Nodifi is offering complimentary digital marketing materials to mortgage brokers to... READ MORE
Pepper confirms trail stance for COVID-19 loans
by Annie Kane • 24 Mar 2020
Pepper Money has become the first lender to publicly announce its position on trail commission payments to brokers for... READ MORE
Non-majors announce loan relief packages
by Charbel Kadib • 24 Mar 2020
Several non-major lenders have announced relief measures for consumers affected by the coronavirus outbreak, which... READ MORE
Responsible lending exemption issued
by Annie Kane • 24 Mar 2020
The government is providing lenders with an exemption from responsible lending obligations for a period of six months... READ MORE
Lenders to announce COVID-19 trail policy
by Annie Kane • 23 Mar 2020
The banks have said they are “conscious that brokers are small businesses [and will] require support”, and will be ... READ MORE
Senior NAB exec to step down
by Charbel Kadib • 23 Mar 2020
The major bank has announced the departure of another senior executive, just weeks after confirming the resignation of... READ MORE
‘More help’ issued for SMEs and sole traders
by Annie Kane • 23 Mar 2020
The government has released a second support package to “cushion the blow” of the coronavirus on the economy,... READ MORE
TMB lowers serviceability, fixed rates
by Hannah Dowling • 23 Mar 2020
TMB Ltd has lowered its interest rate floor for home loan serviceability assessments, as well as announced rate cuts... READ MORE
ANZ announces policy changes
by Hannah Dowling • 23 Mar 2020
The major bank has announced changes to its genuine savings policy for FHBs, as well as extended its tax return... READ MORE
Big banks offer mortgage repayment relief
by Charbel Kadib • 20 Mar 2020
The major banks have outlined how they are supporting those affected by the coronavirus pandemic and its economic... READ MORE
Brokers urged to help SMEs through COVID-19
by Hannah Dowling • 20 Mar 2020
SME lenders are calling on brokers to educate their SME clients on how to take full advantage of the government’s new... READ MORE
Banks move to adopt remote loan writing and VOI process
by Malavika Santhebennur • 20 Mar 2020
With society increasingly adopting social distancing as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, several lenders... READ MORE
RBA, government to provide lenders with billions for SMEs
by Annie Kane • 19 Mar 2020
The central bank and federal government are establishing new multibillion-dollar initiatives to enable lenders to... READ MORE
RBA pulls emergency lever
by Charbel Kadib • 19 Mar 2020
The central bank has announced an emergency cut to the official cash rate to further stimulate the domestic economy as... READ MORE
ASBFEO calls on PM to help sole traders
by Hannah Dowling • 19 Mar 2020
The small business ombudsman has called upon the Prime Minister to expand the small-business stimulus package to... READ MORE
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