Powered by MOMENTUM MEDIA
lawyers weekly logo
Advertisement

Breaking News

Bushfires may escalate chance of rate cut, say economists
by reporter • 10 Jan 2020
The ongoing bushfire crisis and its effect on the economy mean a February rate cut looks increasingly likely, according... READ MORE

Newcastle Permanent confirms it is accepting OO IO loans
by Annie Kane • 10 Jan 2020
The building society has clarified that it is still accepting applications for owner-occupied interest-only loans,... READ MORE

Court orders CML shareholders to vote on COG merger
by Annie Kane • 9 Jan 2020
Shareholders of non-bank lender CML Group – the parent company of Cashflow Finance – are to vote on its proposed... READ MORE
Liberty Financial

Liberty contributes to bushfire relief
by Hannah Dowling • 9 Jan 2020
The non-bank has pledged a total of $350,000 to services providing emergency aid and support for victims of the ongoing... READ MORE

What brokers will be focusing on in 2020
by reporter • 9 Jan 2020
As we launch into the year 2020, we asked four brokers what they would be focusing on in the year ahead. Here’s what... READ MORE

SME lending platform appoints new head of broker
by Annie Kane • 8 Jan 2020
Small-business lending platform Lend has appointed its first head of third party, following the launch of its lending... READ MORE

FBAA calls out to brokers affected by bushfires
by Annie Kane • 8 Jan 2020
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia is calling on brokers affected by the bushfire crisis to contact the... READ MORE

Broker surpasses $1-billion settlement milestone
by Annie Kane • 8 Jan 2020
Loan Market Bayside broker Josh Bartlett has settled more than $1 billion in loans in nine years, the Victoria-based... READ MORE
Bushfire

ALI pledges profit share to bushfire aid
by Hannah Dowling • 8 Jan 2020
The mortgage protection provider has announced it will be donating a share of its January and February profits in... READ MORE

Brokers join forces to launch bushfire appeal
by Annie Kane • 7 Jan 2020
Mortgage brokerages, aggregators and industry bodies have launched a Broker Bushfire Appeal via the Red Cross to... READ MORE

Relief packages extended for bushfire victims
by Annie Kane • 7 Jan 2020
Lenders have begun extending their relief packages for bushfire victims as the fire crisis continues, with major banks... READ MORE
FHB deposit scheme officially launches

FHB deposit scheme officially launches
by Hannah Dowling • 7 Jan 2020
On 1 January, the federal government’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme officially launched to the public and the... READ MORE

Melbourne brokerage adds property advisory service
by Malavika Santhebennur • 7 Jan 2020
Melbourne brokerage Entourage has added buyer and vendor advocacy to its existing finance and legal services with the... READ MORE

Mortgage advice ‘most important’ for the average Aussie
by James Mitchell • 6 Jan 2020
Morningstar has flagged the importance of mortgage advice for the average Australian, whose biggest asset is their home... READ MORE

Aggregators look to tech for help with changing regulations
by Malavika Santhebennur • 6 Jan 2020
Technology and data will be a key component in 2020 in the broking sector, and brokers need to ensure to harness... READ MORE

Brokers left behind in FHB scheme, warns broker
by Hannah Dowling • 6 Jan 2020
The federal government’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme has under-utilised the broker channel and left brokers in the... READ MORE
Brokers urged to engage with millennial market

Brokers urged to engage with Millennial market
by Hannah Dowling • 3 Jan 2020
In light of recent research that suggests Millennials are just as keen as their parents to buy a house, brokers are... READ MORE

New NAB CEO reveals his top five priorities for 2020
by reporter • 3 Jan 2020
The new NAB CEO, Ross McEwan, has outlined five key areas he will be focusing on as the group looks to rebuild... READ MORE

Top tips for creating a good workplace environment
by Hannah Dowling • 3 Jan 2020
The managing director of the FBAA and executive chairman of The Sanity Space Foundation, Peter White, shares his tips... READ MORE

Industry heads predict what's in store for the year ahead
by Malavika Santhebennur • 2 Jan 2020
As we start the year 2020, we ask industry heads what they predict will be the biggest themes of the year. READ MORE
Brokers tip investor influx in 2020

Brokers tip investor influx in 2020
by Reporter • 2 Jan 2020
Almost two-thirds of mortgage brokers are expecting investor demand for housing finance to spike in 2020, in line with... READ MORE

Theme for 2020 is ‘customer, customer, customer’
by Annie Kane • 2 Jan 2020
The main theme for the year 2020 will be “customer, customer, customer”, which will provide a prime opportunity for... READ MORE

Expect more sector scrutiny in 2020, associations warn
by Malavika Santhebennur • 30 Dec 2019
The two main broking associations have given notice to the broking sector to expect further intense scrutiny and... READ MORE
Prospa

Brokers urged to prepare their businesses for January
by Hannah Dowling • 30 Dec 2019
With small businesses often facing cash flow troughs due to the festive season, brokers are being urged to ensure... READ MORE
ASIC

Financial cyber resilience improving: ASIC
by reporter • 27 Dec 2019
Australian firms are more cyber resilient than ever, according to a report from ASIC. READ MORE