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HomeBuilder extension details revealed

HomeBuilder extension details revealed
by Annie Kane • 30 Nov 2020
The details surrounding the newly announced extension to the HomeBuilder program have been released. READ MORE

Asset finance brokers raise alarm over BID extension
by Annie Kane • 30 Nov 2020
Asset finance brokers writing consumer loans have raised concerns that the best interests duty extension could damage... READ MORE
AFG saw record lodgements volumes in October

AFG saw record lodgements volumes in October
by Annie Kane • 30 Nov 2020
AFG CEO David Bailey has revealed that the aggregation group recorded its highest ever lodgement volumes in October,... READ MORE
Housing stress rise flagged as support wears off

Housing stress rise flagged as support wears off
by Malavika Santhebennur • 30 Nov 2020
Government measures amid the COVID-19 crisis averted the risk of homelessness and housing stress for many, but the risk... READ MORE
Broker association appoints new president

Broker association appoints new president
by Annie Kane • 27 Nov 2020
A broker association has welcomed a new president, a new VP and two new board members, after the “founding... READ MORE
Heritage hires three new senior executives

Heritage hires three new senior executives
by Annie Kane • 27 Nov 2020
The mutual bank has appointed its first head of payments and announced a new head of product and head of business... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 23-27 November

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 23-27...
by Reporter • 27 Nov 2020
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles for the week ending 27... READ MORE
Broker market share surpasses 60%

Broker market share surpasses 60%
by Annie Kane • 26 Nov 2020
More than 60 per cent of residential mortgages were written by brokers between July and September 2020, the highest... READ MORE
ABA calls for best interests duty clarification

ABA calls for best interests duty clarification
by Annie Kane • 26 Nov 2020
The banking association is calling on government to provide greater clarity on the application of the best interests... READ MORE
New business funding guide released

New business funding guide released
by Annie Kane • 26 Nov 2020
An updated Business Funding Guide for brokers, accountants and other SME advisers has been released by the ASBFEO... READ MORE
Why this broker is choosing sustainability over growth

Why this broker is choosing sustainability over growth
by Malavika Santhebennur • 26 Nov 2020
Veteran broker Sarah Wells reveals why she’s no longer focusing on growing her business and instead prioritising... READ MORE
Aussie CEO welcomes Vic stamp duty move

Aussie CEO welcomes Vic stamp duty move
by Annie Kane • 26 Nov 2020
James Symond, the chief executive officer of Aussie, has welcomed the Victorian government’s move to slash the cost... READ MORE
90% of Loan Market complaints ruled in favour

90% of Loan Market complaints ruled in favour of brokers
by Malavika Santhebennur • 25 Nov 2020
The majority of AFCA complaints received against the major brokerage’s brokers were resolved in their favour,... READ MORE
Finsure partners with illion Open Data Solutions

Finsure partners with illion Open Data Solutions
by Malavika Santhebennur • 25 Nov 2020
The mortgage aggregator has partnered with a financial technology company to provide an integrated service for brokers... READ MORE

Victoria announces stamp duty waivers
by Annie Kane • 24 Nov 2020
The Victorian government has announced an investment of over $293 million to fund a stamp duty concession of up to... READ MORE
New SME finance platform swoops into the market

New SME finance platform appoints CEO
by Malavika Santhebennur • 24 Nov 2020
A new finance platform that allows small businesses to access equity, grants and loans has appointed Vow CEO Tim Brown... READ MORE
Suncorp launches FBAA broker wellbeing program

Suncorp launches FBAA broker wellbeing program
by Malavika Santhebennur • 24 Nov 2020
The non-major has launched a wellbeing assistance program for FBAA members and their immediate families. READ MORE
Aussie continues growth path

Aussie continues growth path
by Malavika Santhebennur • 24 Nov 2020
The major brokerage is expanding its distribution channel in the final months of 2020, which it said has come amid a... READ MORE
What the Loan Market/NABreggators deal means for brokers

What the Loan Market/NABregators deal means for brokers
by Malavika Santhebennur • 23 Nov 2020
The major brokerage’s executive chairman has provided details about what options the deal would provide for brokers,... READ MORE
HashChing unveils digital marketing tool

HashChing unveils digital marketing tool
by Malavika Santhebennur • 23 Nov 2020
The mortgage broker platform has launched a digital marketing service aimed at helping brokers with building their... READ MORE
SME lender rebrands, partners with broker group

SME lender rebrands, partners with broker group
by Annie Kane • 20 Nov 2020
CML Group has unveiled a rebrand and announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with asset... READ MORE
FBAA to offer reverse mortgage course

FBAA to offer reverse mortgage course
by Malavika Santhebennur • 20 Nov 2020
The industry association has established a course to ensure that finance and mortgage brokers are... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 16-20 November

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 16-20...
by Reporter • 20 Nov 2020
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles for the week ending 20... READ MORE
Consultation launches on broker reference checking

Consultation launches on broker reference checking
by Annie Kane • 19 Nov 2020
ASIC has opened for consultation its proposed approach to reference checking and information sharing protocol for... READ MORE
Deferred loans drop by almost 70%: ABA

Deferred loans drop by almost 70%: ABA
by Malavika Santhebennur • 19 Nov 2020
The number of deferred loans has plummeted since the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year, while the value... READ MORE