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Consumers have a role to play in deterring misconduct: APRA

by Tas Bindi • 9 Aug 2019
It’s not just regulators and financial service providers that have roles to play in deterring misconduct; consumers...READ MORE

Pepper announces new commercial BDMs

by Hannah Dowling • 9 Aug 2019
Pepper Money has announced two new appointments to its commercial real estate team, expanding the support available to... READ MORE

Aggregator expands management team

by Hannah Dowling • 9 Aug 2019
Specialist Finance Group has appointed two new managers to its team, welcoming a new training manager and national... READ MORE

Government urged to tackle elder financial abuse

by Annie Kane • 9 Aug 2019
The ABA is calling on governments across Australia to establish new laws to protect people from elder financial abuse,... READ MORE

Here for the long haul: CBA commits to brokers

by Charbel Kadib • 8 Aug 2019
The broker channel “always will be” an important channel for the Commonwealth Bank, CEO Matt Comyn has said... READ MORE

Aussie launches new Adelaide Bank-funded home loan

by Charbel Kadib • 8 Aug 2019

The major brokerage has partnered with Adelaide Bank to roll out a new white label offering.   

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Suncorp commits to improving broker servicing

by Annie Kane • 8 Aug 2019
The lender has committed to “improving broker servicing and fulfilment” as it seeks to improve the performance of... READ MORE

Brokers help deliver growth for supply chain lender

by Annie Kane • 8 Aug 2019
The third-party channel has “undoubtedly” assisted supply chain lender Octet deliver more than 500 per cent growth... READ MORE

Credit scrutiny tougher on broker-originated loans

by Tas Bindi • 7 Aug 2019
There is a “widening gap” between the funding that could potentially be obtained by borrowers who approach banks... READ MORE

Citi joins peers in lowering serviceability floor rate

by Tas Bindi • 7 Aug 2019

Citi is the latest lender to amend its credit policy in response to APRA’s revised home lending guidance. 

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ME Bank lowers fixed rates by 40 bps

by Hannah Dowling • 7 Aug 2019
The non-major bank has reduced the fixed rates for its three-year fixed home loan to a historic low for the... READ MORE

RBA announces cash rate

by Charbel Kadib • 6 Aug 2019
The Reserve Bank has unveiled its cash rate for the month of August following its monetary policy board... READ MORE

APRA changes to put ‘pendulum back in broker’s court’

by Tas Bindi • 6 Aug 2019
APRA’s revised mortgage serviceability guidance will “put the pendulum back in the broker’s court”, according... READ MORE

Brokers foresee more FHB confidence after RBA cuts

by Hannah Dowling • 6 Aug 2019
Recent cuts to the official cash rate has produced a wave of confidence in the housing market. The Adviser asked the... READ MORE

Regional broker sees influx of investors and FHBs

by Hannah Dowling • 6 Aug 2019
Award-winning regional broker Sam Arthurs has seen a keen interest in Warrnambool from investors and first home buyers... READ MORE

Personal lender launches tech hub in WA

by Hannah Dowling • 6 Aug 2019
Personal lender Fair Go Finance has launched a tech hub in Mandurah, Western Australia, in an effort to drive... READ MORE

New inquiry into financial services sector launched

by Charbel Kadib • 5 Aug 2019
The federal government has expanded the remit of the House of Representatives standing committee on economics in order... READ MORE

Career advice from the leading women in finance

by Annie Kane • 5 Aug 2019
We asked the winners of the Women in Finance Awards 2019 to share their top pieces of career advice to help others... READ MORE

Commercial lending ‘momentum’ boosts N1’s cash inflow

by Reporter • 5 Aug 2019
The ASX-listed financial and property services firm has reported a 76 per cent increase in net operating cash inflow in... READ MORE

Suncorp drops fixed rates

by Reporter • 5 Aug 2019

The non-major lender has reduced fixed rates across its owner-occupied and investment home loan offerings.

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Women in Finance Awards 2019: The winners revealed!

by Annie Kane • 2 Aug 2019
The winners of the Women in Finance Awards 2019 have been crowned, with several representatives from the mortgage... READ MORE

Macquarie’s mortgage growth doubles in tandem with broker share

by Charbel Kadib • 2 Aug 2019
A doubling of Macquarie’s presence in the third-party space has coincided with a doubling in its mortgage... READ MORE

ME revises serviceability and LVR policies

by Reporter • 2 Aug 2019

ME Bank has made changes to its credit policy in response to APRA’s revised home lending guidance.

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Heritage Bank cuts mortgage rates by up to 30 bps

by Reporter • 2 Aug 2019
The customer-owned bank has announced cutting the interest rates on a range of its variable and fixed rate home... READ MORE

Non-bank lender rolls out broker offer

by Reporter • 2 Aug 2019

Pepper Money has launched a new offer for brokers and their prime and near-prime customers.

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Feedback sought on new expenses standard

by Annie Kane • 1 Aug 2019
LIXI is calling on the lending and mortgage industry to provide feedback on its new living expense category changes,... READ MORE

Leaders should be ‘unwavering’ in their pursuit of diversity: FAST

by Tas Bindi • 1 Aug 2019
Business leaders, regardless of the industry in which they operate, should actively seek out staff from diverse... READ MORE

Lender reports 281% rise in loan originations

by Reporter • 1 Aug 2019
Personal loan lender Wisr has reported a 281 per cent increase in loan origination value in FY19 compared to the year... READ MORE

Major bank announces new risk weight floors

by Annie Kane • 1 Aug 2019
A big four bank has announced new risk weight floors for some of its mortgage and farm lending portfolios in New... READ MORE

YBR reports lift in home lending performance

by Charbel Kadib • 31 Jul 2019
The broking franchise group has reported an increase in mortgage settlements volumes and a rise in its underlying loan... READ MORE
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