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Non-bank lender launches SME loans platform
by Malavika Santhebennur • 1 Nov 2019
An SME lending platform has launched a tool to help finance brokers better source loans for small businesses.
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Virgin Money slices fixed rates by up to 20 bps
by Malavika Santhebennur • 1 Nov 2019
Another non-major lender has announced mortgage rate reductions, following several others repricing their mortgage... READ MORE
Debate wages over misuse of supply chain financing
by Hannah Dowling • 1 Nov 2019
In light of ongoing scrutiny over the misuse of supply chain financing to the detriment of small businesses, the... READ MORE
ANZ CEO weighs in on broker rem reforms
by Charbel Kadib • 31 Oct 2019
The chief executive of the big four bank has responded to calls for the standardisation of broker remuneration policies... READ MORE
Aggregators welcome net of offset reforms, slam critics
by Charbel Kadib • 31 Oct 2019
Broking industry groups have welcomed the federal government’s decision to extend the net of offset repayment period... READ MORE
ASBFEO launches review of supply chain finance
by Hannah Dowling • 31 Oct 2019
The ASBFEO has announced a review of supply chain finance to uncover its impact on SME and family enterprise cash flow... READ MORE
‘Fast fintechs’ no substitute for bespoke support, say brokers
by Hannah Dowling • 31 Oct 2019
New research into broker sentiment towards “fast fintech” lenders has shown that brokers believe new online players... READ MORE
Net of offset changes to help clean up ‘dog’s breakfast’
by Charbel Kadib • 30 Oct 2019
Industry associations have welcomed the federal government’s decision to extend the net of offset repayment period... READ MORE
Loan Market welcomes new lender
by Hannah Dowling • 30 Oct 2019
The broking franchise group has welcomed a specialist lender to its panel, in order to allow its brokers to service... READ MORE
Lender farewells head of sales, appoints CCO
by Charbel Kadib • 29 Oct 2019
A lender has announced the departure of its head of sales and the appointment of Macquarie’s former co-head of... READ MORE
Government agrees to 365-day net offset payment
by Annie Kane • 29 Oct 2019
The government will move to a 365-day cap when determining the maximum drawdown amount for commissions, instead of the... READ MORE
Government sets price caps for FHB scheme
by Charbel Kadib • 29 Oct 2019
The federal government has released new details regarding the administration of its First Home Loan Deposit... READ MORE
ACCC seeks public consultation on AFG, Connective merger
by Charbel Kadib • 29 Oct 2019
The competition watchdog is reviewing the proposed merger between AFG and Connective, with stakeholders invited to... READ MORE
Auswide slashes floor rate
by Reporter • 29 Oct 2019
The non-major bank has reduced its floor rate for mortgage serviceability assessments for the second time following... READ MORE
Borrowers looking for big 4 exit door
by Hannah Dowling • 29 Oct 2019
New data has shown that 70 per cent of Australians no longer trust the big banks, and one in three is seeking expert... READ MORE
Best interests duty won’t be ‘shock to system’
by Charbel Kadib • 28 Oct 2019
New obligations under the government’s proposed best interests duty won’t come as a surprise to most mortgage... READ MORE
Broker sentiment on the rise
by Hannah Dowling • 28 Oct 2019
Sentiment in the mortgage broking industry has continued to improve with time following the February 2019 release of... READ MORE
Aggregator signs new partnership agreement
by Hannah Dowling • 28 Oct 2019
Mortgage aggregator Finsure has entered a new partnership with marketing automation platform ActivePipe, in a bid to... READ MORE
Smartline franchisee joins Bendigo and Adelaide Bank
by Reporter • 28 Oct 2019
The principal of a Smartline brokerage based in South Australia has joined the non-major’s mobile direction... READ MORE
FBAA sees ‘opportunity’ in calls for accountability
by Hannah Dowling • 25 Oct 2019
“Smart brokers will embrace” calls for greater accountability and best interests duty obligation, the head of the... READ MORE
Net of offset confusion ‘wasting brokers’ time’
by Charbel Kadib • 25 Oct 2019
A Sydney-based brokerage director has joined calls for a standardised approach to net of offset calculations.
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Fixed rate demand stays soft
by Annie Kane • 25 Oct 2019
Fixed rate demand remains at record-low levels, with borrowers in Western Australia least likely to fix their mortgage... READ MORE
Mike Jefferies to stand down from Resimac board
by Annie Kane • 25 Oct 2019
The mortgage lender has announced that independent non-executive director Mike Jefferies is to step down from the board... READ MORE
Re-accreditation issues impeding aggregator switching
by Annie Kane • 24 Oct 2019
Difficulty in re-accrediting with lenders when switching aggregators has been cited by brokers as one of the biggest... READ MORE
Industry risks disruption if it doesn’t embrace diversity: MFAA
by Annie Kane • 24 Oct 2019
The broking industry needs to embrace diversity and inclusion if it is to avoid the risk of disruption and continue to... READ MORE
Complexities putting AI implementation at a ‘standstill’
by Charbel Kadib • 24 Oct 2019
A new report has flagged risks associated with the implementation of AI technology, which could be inhibiting... READ MORE
Loan Market unveils new lead generation tool
by Hannah Dowling • 24 Oct 2019
A personalised lead generation tool is the latest addition to the brokerage’s digital marketing overhaul, built to... READ MORE
REVEALED: What brokers want from their aggregator
by Annie Kane • 23 Oct 2019
The results of the 2019 Aggregator of Choice survey, run by Momentum Intelligence, are in – revealing the top... READ MORE
Westpac launches new serviceability calculator
by Reporter • 23 Oct 2019
The major bank has revamped its serviceability calculator in response to broker feedback.
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Bank Australia reports 22% growth in mortgage settlements
by Hannah Dowling • 23 Oct 2019
The customer-owned bank has seen “strong” year-on-year growth in both its mortgage settlements and overall loan... READ MORE
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