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CUA lending volumes take hit in ‘conscious’ move
by Malavika Santhebennur • 19 Mar 2020
The value of new loans issued by the credit union dropped by almost 36 per cent in the first half of FY20, the lender...READ MORE
AFG, Purple Circle outline response to coronavirus
by Charbel Kadib • 19 Mar 2020
The aggregators have joined peers in issuing guidance to their broker networks in response to the “significant... READ MORE
ASIC alleges bank subsidiary engaged in ‘serious misconduct’
by reporter • 19 Mar 2020
The financial services regulator has taken Societe Generale Securities Australia to court over allegations that it... READ MORE
‘Be alert, not alarmed’: Aggregators react to COVID-19
by Charbel Kadib • 18 Mar 2020
Broking industry heads have reached out to members amid growing uncertainty surrounding coronavirus pandemic,... READ MORE
Broker reveals his coronavirus mortgage plan
by Annie Kane • 18 Mar 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic develops, mortgage brokers have been actively reaching out to clients to outline their... READ MORE
La Trobe Financial offers virus-hit SMEs assistance
by reporter • 18 Mar 2020
The non-bank lender is offering hardship assistance for small-business customers that are financially impacted by the... READ MORE
TMBL increases LVRs for loans with LMIs
by Malavika Santhebennur • 18 Mar 2020
The mutual banking group has lifted its maximum LVRs from 90 per cent to 95 per cent for existing dwellings for all... READ MORE
Associations issue advice amid coronavirus challenge
by Charbel Kadib • 17 Mar 2020
The peak industry bodies have offered guidance to brokers as they tackle the merging challenges posed by the... READ MORE
Neobank makes second home loan rate cut
by Malavika Santhebennur • 17 Mar 2020
86 400 has announced a cut to its variable home loan rates for new and early lending, reducing its variable rate for... READ MORE
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank announces relief package for customers
by reporter • 17 Mar 2020
The non-major has rolled out a range of support measures for customers affected by the coronavirus.
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Better Choice appoints new BDMs
by Hannah Dowling • 17 Mar 2020
Better Choice Home Loans has announced the appointment of three new business development managers across the country in... READ MORE
ANZ cuts business rates to counter coronavirus threat
by Charbel Kadib • 16 Mar 2020
The major bank has slashed variable rates across a range of business loan products in response to the economic impact... READ MORE
Smartline launches initiative for female brokers
by Hannah Dowling • 16 Mar 2020
The REA Group-owned broking branch has announced a new campaign, which is aimed at encouraging more women to join the... READ MORE
Competition for owner-occupiers heats up
by Charbel Kadib • 16 Mar 2020
Owner-occupiers are increasingly on the hunt for a better deal, with a growing number of mortgage holders refinancing... READ MORE
Customer education ‘key element’ of BID: PLAN
by Hannah Dowling • 16 Mar 2020
Providing consumers with education around loan affordability and detailing how a product may or may not be suitable for... READ MORE
The best in broking in Vic/Tas celebrated
by Annie Kane • 13 Mar 2020
The leading brokers, BDMs and loan administrators from across Victoria and Tasmania have been celebrated at the Better... READ MORE
SMEs receive multibillion-dollar stimulus injection
by Charbel Kadib • 13 Mar 2020
The federal government has announced a 400 per cent increase to the threshold for the instant asset write-off.
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Investors to flock back to “safe” investments in property
by Hannah Dowling • 13 Mar 2020
In light of weak international and domestic market conditions, Mortgage Choice CEO Susan Mitchell expects investors to... READ MORE
Loan Market creates network success role
by Malavika Santhebennur • 13 Mar 2020
The major broking group has promoted one of its senior executives to a new network success role ahead of the... READ MORE
Complaints data vindicates broking industry: MFAA
by Charbel Kadib • 12 Mar 2020
The latest AFCA data is further evidence that misconduct is “certainly not” at the core of the broking industry,... READ MORE
FHB scheme sparks lending bounce in January
by Hannah Dowling • 12 Mar 2020
The number of home loan commitments for first home buyers rose 3.2 per cent in January, following the launch of the... READ MORE
Vision Money announces joint venture with real estate group
by Malavika Santhebennur • 12 Mar 2020
Broker and director of Vision Money Bridget MacGregor recently spoke to The Adviser about a new joint venture with a... READ MORE
Lenders continue to pass on full rate cuts
by Hannah Dowling • 12 Mar 2020
Two new lenders have announced they will cut variable rates by 25 basis points, following the RBA’s decision to slash... READ MORE
AFCA broker complaints remain insignificant
by Hannah Dowling • 11 Mar 2020
The number of complaints made to AFCA against mortgage brokers has remained insignificant, despite a reported rise in... READ MORE
Banks report $11.2bn bounce in mortgages
by Charbel Kadib • 11 Mar 2020
Owner-occupiers have driven a 12 per cent spike in home loans settled by Australia’s ADI sector, according to new... READ MORE
ASBFEO recommendations may see ‘catch-22’: ScotPac
by Hannah Dowling • 11 Mar 2020
The small business ombudsman’s recommendations to close down unfair supply chain finance programs may have... READ MORE
Women more willing to buy property, see a broker
by Malavika Santhebennur • 11 Mar 2020
Women are more eager than men to climb the property ladder and seek the services of a mortgage broker, according to a... READ MORE
Brokers urged to verify ‘belt-tightening’ commitments
by Charbel Kadib • 10 Mar 2020
Connective’s national manager of risk and compliance has called on brokers to verify and document client commitments... READ MORE
Westpac expands debt cancellation policy
by Reporter • 10 Mar 2020
The major bank has extended its internal debt cancellation process for home loan applicants to business facilities and... READ MORE
Auction volumes fall, clearances hold
by Hannah Dowling • 10 Mar 2020
The number of auctions held across the country fell week-on-week, however clearances have continued to hold above 70... READ MORE
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