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Non-bank lender re-enters broker space

by Annie Kane • 18 Jan 2019

A non-bank lender has re-entered into the broker space after a 10-year hiatus, expecting to fully launch by the end of...READ MORE

FHB market share rises to six-year high

by Reporter • 18 Jan 2019

First home buyers have continued their surge into the home loan space, with their market share increasing to its... READ MORE

Market share growth testament to broker value

by Charbel Kadib • 17 Jan 2019

The third-party industry has reacted to the news that broker market share has risen to 59.1 per cent, noting that... READ MORE

SME lender eyes growth following $135m credit line

by Annie Kane • 17 Jan 2019

Capify has announced that it has secured a $135 million credit facility from Goldman Sachs to help support its growth... READ MORE

FBAA slams campaign to end commissions

by Charbel Kadib • 17 Jan 2019

FBAA managing director Peter White has hit out at an “ill-informed” campaign by consumer group CHOICE, which has... READ MORE

Broker market share hits record high

by Charbel Kadib • 16 Jan 2019

Borrowers are increasingly opting to secure finance through the broker channel, with new statistics reporting a sharp... READ MORE

Major brokerage appoints new MD

by Annie Kane • 16 Jan 2019

The Australian Lending & Investment Centre has appointed the Bank of Melbourne’s former regional executive for... READ MORE

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ANZ purchases $40m stake in brokerage

by Charbel Kadib • 16 Jan 2019

The major bank has purchased a minority stake reportedly worth $40 million in a national mortgage brokerage.

RC won’t curtail industry ‘prosperity’

by Reporter • 16 Jan 2019

A Western Australia-based broker is confident that the broking industry will overcome any potential obstacles presented... READ MORE

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CBA appoints new head of third party

by Annie Kane • 15 Jan 2019

The major bank has officially appointed a new general manager of third party banking, effective... READ MORE

Bank announces 20bps rate rise

by Charbel Kadib • 15 Jan 2019

The second wave of out-of-cycle mortgage rate hikes has continued, with another lender announcing increases of up to 20... READ MORE

RBA rate cut expected amid funding gap ‘blow out’

by Charbel Kadib • 15 Jan 2019

Expectations of a cut to the official cash rate from the Reserve Bank have intensified amid a second wave of... READ MORE

Home owners have ‘higher financial wellbeing’ than renters

by Reporter • 15 Jan 2019

A “world-first” report has found that home owners have much higher “financial wellbeing” than renters, with... READ MORE

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PC reiterates stance on trail commissions

by Annie Kane • 14 Jan 2019

The Productivity Commission has once again called on the government to ban trailing commissions in the provision of... READ MORE

Capify appoints first partnerships manager for Vic/SA

by Annie Kane • 14 Jan 2019

The small business lender has appointed a new senior manager for strategic partnerships, its first manager dedicated to... READ MORE

Loan Market adds lender to panel

by Reporter • 14 Jan 2019

The broking franchise has announced the appointment of a new lender to its panel in a move designed to broaden its... READ MORE

Virgin Money hikes variable rates

by Charbel Kadib • 11 Jan 2019

The non-major lender has increased interest rates on its variable home loan rates on variable owner-occupier and... READ MORE

‘Fluid’ rate environment ripe for brokers

by Charbel Kadib • 11 Jan 2019

A backdrop of out-of-cycle interest rate rises presents brokers with a unique opportunity to highlight their value to... READ MORE

ING appoints regulatory veteran to board

by Reporter • 11 Jan 2019

The lender has announced the appointment of a former Commonwealth Treasury, IMF, RBA and APRA representative to its... READ MORE

CoreLogic partners with Austbrokers

by Reporter • 11 Jan 2019

The property research group has announced its partnership with home insurance brokerage Austbrokers.

NSW government launches tool to help combat mortgage stress

by Reporter • 10 Jan 2019

An online legal service designed to support borrowers tackling mortgage stress has been launched by the NSW... READ MORE

Lender lifts equity loan rates by 15bps

by Reporter • 10 Jan 2019

A South Australian-based lender has announced a 15 basis point increase on an equity loan product.

Cost pressures compel bank to pull rate trigger

by Charbel Kadib • 9 Jan 2019

A bank has succumbed to wholesale funding cost pressures and increased rates on its home loan offerings by up to 18... READ MORE

New lender joins aggregator panel

by Annie Kane • 9 Jan 2019

A marketplace neo-lender has joined the panel of a recently rebranded asset finance services... READ MORE

Fintech space set to grow in 2019

by Adrian Flores • 9 Jan 2019

The Australian fintech industry is due for strong growth over the next year, with platforms as one of the most active... READ MORE

Finance sector employment outlook unhindered by RC

by Reporter • 9 Jan 2019

The employment outlook in the finance sector is set to “remain strong” despite backdrop of the financial services... READ MORE

Bluestone appoints new CFO

by Annie Kane • 8 Jan 2019

The non-bank lender has appointed Pepper Money’s former group treasurer and executive director to the role of chief... READ MORE

‘2019 will be the year of the broker’: Pepper

by Annie Kane • 8 Jan 2019

The confusion caused by the financial services royal commission and changing lending appetites will mean that this... READ MORE

New pricing tool for SME loans launched

by Ezekiel MacNevin • 8 Jan 2019

Seven fintechs have now become compliant signatories of the AFIA’s Code of Lending Practice and will be rolling out a... READ MORE

Boutique brokerage weighing up flat-fee model

by Charbel Kadib • 8 Jan 2019

A Victorian-based mortgage brokerage is considering the adoption of a fees for service business model amid calls for... READ MORE

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