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Lenders reaching unconditional approval in record time: AFG
by Charlotte Humphrys • 12 Apr 2024

It is now taking 17.2 days for loans to go from lodgement to formal approval, according to the aggregator.

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Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 8–12 April
by Adrian Suljanovic • 12 Apr 2024
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 12... READ MORE

Brokers should be more involved in discharge process: MFAA
by Adrian Suljanovic • 11 Apr 2024
The association has called for brokers to be able to act on a client’s behalf during the home loan discharge and... READ MORE

Is mortgage protection ‘junk’ insurance?
by Annie Kane • 11 Apr 2024
Members of the industry have hit back at the mortgage protection insurance class action, suggesting it has a valuable... READ MORE

Adam Croucher joins Pepper Money
by Annie Kane • 10 Apr 2024

Industry veteran and CBA’s former GM for third-party banking, Adam Croucher, has joined Pepper Money.

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NAB announces executive team changes
by Adrian Suljanovic • 10 Apr 2024

The major bank has made new appointments to its executive leadership team.

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Lendi Group revamps leadership structure, announces new hires
by Annie Kane • 10 Apr 2024
A new leadership structure has been announced at the major brokerage, with a new CFO appointed alongside several new... READ MORE

Repricing volumes expected to outpace refinancing: Sherlok
by Adrian Suljanovic • 10 Apr 2024

The AI tech provider has encouraged brokers to look towards repricing before refinancing.

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MA Money appoints new state manager for NSW/Qld
by Charlotte Humphrys • 10 Apr 2024

A new state manager for NSW and Queensland has been appointed at the non-bank lender.

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Brokers observe renewed demand for home loans
by Adrian Suljanovic • 9 Apr 2024

The latest ABS statistics have reflected an increase in demand for mortgages in February, brokers have said.

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Deposit Assure joins Finsure’s lending panel
by Charlotte Humphrys • 9 Apr 2024
The deposit bond lender has partnered with Finsure to support buyers to navigate a “complex” property... READ MORE

Bell Partners Finance launches asset finance arm
by Charlotte Humphrys • 9 Apr 2024
Two Sydney-based commercial brokers have been appointed to head the financial services firm’s new asset finance... READ MORE

When will the RBA start cutting rates?
by Adrian Suljanovic • 8 Apr 2024

Bank economists have called when they believe the central bank will begin its easing cycle.

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OnDeck hires 2 new BDMs

by Adrian Suljanovic • 8 Apr 2024

The SME lender has announced new additions to its business development manager team.

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How have low building approvals impacted construction financing?
by Adrian Suljanovic • 5 Apr 2024

Weak dwelling approvals have presented several hurdles for the construction financing industry.

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ATO chasing more than $39bn in debt from SMEs
by Annie Kane • 5 Apr 2024
Around 65 per cent of all outstanding debt being targeted by the Australian Tax Office is from small businesses, with... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 1–5 April
by Staff Reporter • 5 Apr 2024
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 5... READ MORE

Why are more borrowers using mortgage brokers?
by Adrian Suljanovic • 4 Apr 2024
With broker share at a record high, members of the broking industry have revealed why more consumers are turning to... READ MORE

AFG appoints leader for new referral program
by Charlotte Humphrys • 4 Apr 2024
The inaugural leader of the ASX-listed aggregator’s in-house referral program, AFG Partner Connect, has been... READ MORE

Mortgage broker market share reaches 71.8%: MFAA
by Adrian Suljanovic • 3 Apr 2024

The association has confirmed that broker market share has surpassed previous heights.

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Bendigo Bank Broker partners with 2 more aggregators
by Charlotte Humphrys • 3 Apr 2024

Specialist Finance Group and outsource Financial have brought Bendigo Bank Broker onto their lender panels.

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AFCA concerned about unresponsive lenders
by Charlotte Humphrys • 3 Apr 2024
More than half of hardship complaints were about lenders being unresponsive to hardship assistance requests, the... READ MORE

Thinktank appoints new head of distribution

by Charlotte Humphrys • 3 Apr 2024
A new head of partnerships and distribution has been named at the non-bank as Peter Vala takes up a new position as the... READ MORE

Bridgit joins Mortgage Choice lender panel
by Charlotte Humphrys • 3 Apr 2024
The bridging loan specialist’s products are now available to Mortgage Choice brokers looking to support borrowers who... READ MORE

Digital ID Bill passes through Parliament
by Annie Kane • 2 Apr 2024
Banks will be able to apply to join the expanded digital identity system within two years, following the passage of... READ MORE

Mortgage Choice appoints new Victorian/Tasmanian state manager

by Charlotte Humphrys • 2 Apr 2024

The aggregator’s head of broker growth has been appointed as the new state manager for Victoria and Tasmania.

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New NAB CEO takes the reins
by Annie Kane • 2 Apr 2024

A new chief executive has started at the major bank, following the departure of Ross McEwan.

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Association heads welcome competition inquiry recommendations
by Annie Kane • 28 Mar 2024
The heads of the FBAA and MFAA have backed the competition inquiry’s proposed changes to the mortgage distribution... READ MORE

First-ever Lead Gen Bootcamp launches in 2024
by Malavika Santhebennur • 28 Mar 2024
Registrations have opened for the inaugural Lead Gen Bootcamp 2024, a workshop aimed at equipping brokers with the... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 25–29 March
by Staff Reporter • 28 Mar 2024
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 29... READ MORE
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