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SMEs increasingly turning to non-bank lenders: PayPal
by Reporter • 15 Aug 2019
Two in five small businesses have used a non-bank or alternative lender in the past, and nearly the same number are...READ MORE
Australian Invoice Finance appoints two new BDMs
by Reporter • 15 Aug 2019
Cash flow financier Australian Invoice Finance has added two new business development managers to its sales team to... READ MORE
Broking industry needs to deliver its promises: Loan Market
by Annie Kane • 14 Aug 2019
The broking industry needs to deliver on its promises, be proactive in engaging politicians and consumers about the... READ MORE
ABA chief calls for ‘tolerance of failure’
by Tas Bindi • 14 Aug 2019
The head of the Australian Banking Association has called for “tolerance of failure”, “flexibility” in... READ MORE
Finsure launches new CRM platform
by Reporter • 14 Aug 2019
The mortgage aggregator has announced the launch of a new platform designed to enhance its service proposition.
READ MOREN1 to sell trail book
by Tas Bindi • 14 Aug 2019
The publicly listed financial and property services firm has announced that it will sell its book of Finsure-aggregated... READ MORE
Aussie founder mulling buyback from CBA
by Charbel Kadib • 13 Aug 2019
Founder of Aussie Home Loans John Symond has confirmed that he has held discussions with the Commonwealth Bank... READ MORE
Treasury set to consult on best interests duty
by Annie Kane • 13 Aug 2019
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has revealed that the government will “shortly” begin consulting the mortgage industry on... READ MORE
Advantedge adopts new e-lodgement platform
by Tas Bindi • 13 Aug 2019
The NAB-owned wholesale funder has announced that it will integrate Simpology’s e-lodgement platform into its... READ MORE
AFG to merge with Connective
by Annie Kane • 12 Aug 2019
Aggregators AFG and Connective have announced that they are going to merge to create a company comprising 6,575... READ MORE
REA Group assumes full ownership of brokerage
by Charbel Kadib • 12 Aug 2019
The multinational property services group has assumed 100 per cent ownership of an Australian mortgage... READ MORE
Adelaide Bank cuts rates across broker offerings
by Charbel Kadib • 12 Aug 2019
The non-major has reduced variable and fixed rates across its investor and owner-occupier home loans by up to 65 basis... READ MORE
MFAA launches marketing guide
by Hannah Dowling • 12 Aug 2019
The broker association has released a social media marketing guide for brokers to help them engage with their clients... READ MORE
Westpac partners brokerage consultancy event
by reporter • 12 Aug 2019
The big four bank has signed on as the principal partner of The Adviser’s Business Accelerator Program, a business... READ MORE
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.
READ MORESuncorp 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.
READ MOREME 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

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