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Mortgage brokers urged to ride the ‘energy wave’

by Reporter • 16 Apr 2019
There is an “enormous opportunity” for mortgage brokers to expand into the energy sector, according to an asset...READ MORE

Neo-lender banks on brokers with new partnership

by Charbel Kadib • 15 Apr 2019
A new entrant in the lending space has partnered with a mortgage aggregator to secure a national distribution network... READ MORE

APRA to take on new responsibilities

by Eliot Hastie • 15 Apr 2019
APRA is ready to take on new responsibilities and adopt a broader focus in their activities, according to an... READ MORE

YBR makes progress on $300m securitisation initiative

by Charbel Kadib • 15 Apr 2019
The third-party mortgage and advice business is one step closer to securing a $300 million RMBS warehouse facility... READ MORE

Former REA Group executive joins FlexiGroup

by Reporter • 15 Apr 2019

FlexiGroup has appointed a former media executive at REA Group to the position of chief revenue officer.

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ASBFEO calls on brokers to help SMEs

by Annie Kane • 12 Apr 2019
The small business ombudsman has highlighted the need for brokers to help SMEs accessing finance, noting that it could... READ MORE

Former ASIC chair condemns broker commission ban

by Reporter • 12 Apr 2019
A senior official at the OECD is the latest to denounce commissioner Hayne’s recommendation to abolish lender-paid... READ MORE

BOQ’s sharp mortgage slump offset by broker growth

by Charbel Kadib • 12 Apr 2019
Growth in home loan settlements via the broker channel has softened the blow of the non-major's negative mortgage... READ MORE

MFAA code of practice gains interim authorisation

by Ezekiel MacNevin • 12 Apr 2019
The MFAA has recently been granted interim authorisation to enforce its Code of Practice as it awaits “final... READ MORE

In Memoriam: Don Martyn, 1955-2019

by Annie Kane • 11 Apr 2019

Don Martyn, a long-serving broker and keen sailor, has passed away at the age of 64 following a heart attack.

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CBA pays additional compensation for advice failings

by Reporter • 11 Apr 2019
ASIC has released its final report on the major bank’s compliance with financial advice licence conditions,... READ MORE

CoreLogic launches mortgage portfolio analytics tool

by Reporter • 11 Apr 2019
The property data and analytics provider has announced the launch of a new tool designed to help lenders identify... READ MORE

Brokers of the future will offer ‘whole home’ experience

by Annie Kane • 10 Apr 2019
The banks and brokers “of the future” will deliver a “whole home” experience for customers, from mortgages to... READ MORE

Bendigo drops variable home loan rates

by Reporter • 10 Apr 2019
The non-major lender has reduced owner-occupied home loan rates by up to 20 basis points on two of its mortgage... READ MORE

Two-fifths forgo home ownership to maintain appearances

by Ezekiel MacNevin • 10 Apr 2019
More than a third of Australians are reportedly choosing to “forgo buying their own home in order to keep up... READ MORE

ASIC releases update on enforcement of financial misconduct

by Reporter • 10 Apr 2019
The corporate regulator has published an update of its enforcement work, which include its enforcement of misconduct... READ MORE

Senator ‘yet to be convinced’ of trail utility

by Charbel Kadib • 9 Apr 2019
Another Senate crossbencher has weighed in on proposed changes to broker remuneration, questioning the validity of... READ MORE

Prospa launches new line of credit facility

by Annie Kane • 9 Apr 2019

Following broker feedback, the small business lender has developed a new line of credit facility for SMEs.

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Macquarie appoints new head of broker

by Charbel Kadib • 8 Apr 2019
The non-major lender has announced changes to its third-party team, including the appointment of a new head of broker... READ MORE

Crossbencher rebukes proposed trail ban

by Charbel Kadib • 8 Apr 2019
The broking industry should not be “regulated out of existence”, a former Senate crossbencher has said, adding that... READ MORE

Resimac unveils new broker support team

by Reporter • 8 Apr 2019
The non-bank lender has launched a broker support initiative designed to provide the third-party channel with timely... READ MORE

Borrowers imprisoned by tighter credit

by Reporter • 8 Apr 2019
Drawing on the experiences of her own clients, an award-winning Sydney-based mortgage broker has noted the struggles... READ MORE

CBA’s NewCo CEO appointed to FSC board

by Reporter • 8 Apr 2019
Three new faces have joined the Financial Services Council board, including the CEO of Commonwealth Bank’s... READ MORE

Labor ‘sticks to their guns’ on broker commissions

by Annie Kane • 5 Apr 2019
The CEO of a mortgage neo-lender met with shadow treasurer Chris Bowen this week, suggesting that Labor is “sticking... READ MORE

Bankwest launches valuation tool for brokers

by Charbel Kadib • 5 Apr 2019
The lender has announced the launch of a new tool designed to simplify the valuation process for brokers and their... READ MORE

ASIC’s new product intervention powers becomes official

by Tas Bindi • 5 Apr 2019
A new bill requiring product issuers to ensure products are targeted and offered to the right customers, as well as... READ MORE

Mortgage arrears rate to continue climbing: Moody’s

by Charbel Kadib • 4 Apr 2019
The home loan delinquency rate has increased year-on-year and is set to continue rising throughout 2019, according to... READ MORE

1 in 2 borrowers facing mortgage hardship

by Reporter • 4 Apr 2019
Almost half of borrowers are struggling to meet their home loan repayments, new research from Finder has... READ MORE

Broking industry heads tentatively welcomes Coalition’s budget

by Annie Kane • 4 Apr 2019
Several members of the mortgage broking industry have voiced support of the Coalition government’s budget for 2019-20... READ MORE

ING announces commercial credit policy changes

by Charbel Kadib • 3 Apr 2019
The non-major lender has announced changes to its commercial credit policy, including a sharp increase to the maximum... READ MORE
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