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Choice loan book tops $80bn

Choice loan book tops $80bn

by Reporter • 23 Apr 2021
The aggregation group has reported that its loan book exceeded a new record of $80 billion recently, driven by a robust... READ MORE
‘Excessive’ loan discharge terms slammed

‘Excessive’ loan discharge terms slammed

by Malavika Santhebennur • 23 Apr 2021
A Brisbane-based brokerage has called out the major banks for “holding customers to ransom” with excessive terms of... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 19-23 April

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 19-23 April

by Reporter • 23 Apr 2021
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles for the week ended 23... READ MORE
Major brokerage launches direct-to-consumer offering

Major brokerage launches direct-to-consumer offering

by Annie Kane • 22 Apr 2021
A major brokerage has launched its first online direct-to-consumer digital lending product in partnership with... READ MORE
BOQ joins Aussie panel

BOQ joins Aussie panel

by Annie Kane • 22 Apr 2021
The non-major lender has signed onto the lender panel of major brokerage Aussie, with brokers able to offer the loans... READ MORE
Loan Market relaunches white label product

Loan Market relaunches white label product

by Reporter • 22 Apr 2021
The major brokerage has announced that it has relaunched its Go Edge white label product, through which brokers have... READ MORE
How this broker found the right mentor

How this broker found the right mentor

by Malavika Santhebennur • 22 Apr 2021
The KW Lending Solutions director underscored the importance of mentorship for brokers, and highlighted the challenges... READ MORE
Major banks reveal major issue of abusive transactions

Major banks reveal major issue of abusive transactions

by Annie Kane • 21 Apr 2021
The big four banks have acknowledged that more needs to be done on abusive transactions, after identifying more... READ MORE

Buying 86 400 will fire up competition: Ross McEwan

by Sarah Simpkins • 21 Apr 2021
The chief of the big four bank has denied that the 86 400 takeover will kill industry competition, insisting the deal... READ MORE
NAB offers $2k grants to Cyclone Seroja victims

NAB offers $2k grants to Cyclone Seroja victims

by Annie Kane • 21 Apr 2021
The big four bank is offering $2,000 grants to customers and staff affected by Tropical Cyclone Seroja in Western... READ MORE
Non-bank lender lists on the ASX

Non-bank lender lists on the ASX

by Annie Kane • 20 Apr 2021
A lending and digital payments business has listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with 1 billion shares on... READ MORE
Broker platform announces new acquisition

Broker platform announces new acquisition

by Annie Kane • 20 Apr 2021
Mortgage broker platform HashChing has acquired a document automation and collection company to help deliver... READ MORE
Industry should demand ‘meaningful action’ on turnarounds

Industry should demand ‘meaningful action’ on turnarounds

by Annie Kane • 20 Apr 2021
There is “no justification” for the delays in processing broker-lodged loans, the compliance manager of MoneyQuest... READ MORE
One month to go until Better Business Summit 2021!

One month to go until Better Business Summit 2021!

by reporter • 20 Apr 2021
The Better Business Summit, run in partnership with principal partner NAB, will start in one month today – so make... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 12-16 April

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 12-16 April

by Reporter • 20 Apr 2021
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles for the week ended 16... READ MORE
ANZ broker turnarounds at 12 days: CEO

ANZ broker turnarounds at 12 days: CEO

by Malavika Santhebennur • 19 Apr 2021
The major bank CEO has also now confirmed that “time to yes” is different depending on channel, outlining that it... READ MORE
Turnaround times spike to 3-year high: AFG

Turnaround times spike to 3-year high: AFG

by Malavika Santhebennur • 19 Apr 2021
An increase in market lending activity and a competitive lending market have seen lender turnaround times spike to over... READ MORE
Brokers urged to seize on SME market

Brokers urged to seize on SME market

by Malavika Santhebennur • 19 Apr 2021
The association has urged brokers to upskill to “properly” service the SME market, which it said is growing... READ MORE
BOQ records broker loan growth

BOQ records broker loan growth

by Malavika Santhebennur • 19 Apr 2021
The non-major has reported an uptick in broker loan settlement flows, and is eyeing further growth in the broker... READ MORE
NAB turnarounds range from 1-20 days, says CEO

NAB turnarounds range from 1-20 days, says CEO

by Annie Kane • 16 Apr 2021
Ross McEwan has confirmed that turnarounds differ depending on complexity and channel, with the direct channel able to... READ MORE
Citi to exit Australian consumer business

Citi to exit Australian consumer business

by Annie Kane • 16 Apr 2021
The investment banking company has announced that it is looking to sell its consumer banking business in Australia and... READ MORE
Westpac pledges to improve turnaround times

Westpac pledges to improve turnaround times

by Malavika Santhebennur • 16 Apr 2021
The bank’s CEO attributed longer loan approval times to "issues with offshore processing areas" and responsible... READ MORE
Darren Edginton

Non-major hires new state manager for Vic/Tas

by Annie Kane • 16 Apr 2021
A former broker and former Westpac state manager for home lending has been made Suncorp Bank’s first state manager... READ MORE
MoneyQuest celebrates 100 franchises

MoneyQuest celebrates 100 franchises

by Annie Kane • 16 Apr 2021
The growing broker brand has opened its 100th franchise since becoming a franchise system in 2016. READ MORE
CBA CEO acknowledges turnaround time disparity

CBA CEO acknowledges turnaround time disparity

by Annie Kane • 15 Apr 2021
The CEO of the big four bank has acknowledged that “time to yes” between direct and broker channels is markedly... READ MORE