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More clients look to lock fixed rates than 2020
by Malavika Santhebennur • 3 Aug 2021
More borrowers are eager to lock in fixed interest rates than this time last year amid record-low interest rates,...READ MORE

MKM launches digital loan application tools
by Sarah Simpkins • 3 Aug 2021
Non-bank lender MKM has teamed with technology provider NextGen.Net to revamp its electronic lodgement and loan... READ MORE

House price growth at 17-year high: CoreLogic
by Malavika Santhebennur • 3 Aug 2021
Home values grew by 16.1 per cent in the past year, the fastest pace of growth since 2004, but growth has slowed,... READ MORE
GetCapital launches broker platform

GetCapital launches broker platform
by Sarah Simpkins • 2 Aug 2021
The business lender has rolled out a new broker platform, as it has boosted investment in its technology... READ MORE
Loyalty tax issue flagged to MPs

Loyalty tax issue flagged to MPs
by Malavika Santhebennur • 2 Aug 2021
Brokers are key to holding lenders to account to ensure borrowers are on a competitive rate and avoid being “loyalty... READ MORE
Connective launches trail book marketplace

Connective launches trail book marketplace
by Annie Kane • 2 Aug 2021
The aggregation group has announced a new arrangement with a specialist trail book firm to facilitate the purchase and... READ MORE
SME lender welcomes COO

SME lender welcomes COO
by reporter • 2 Aug 2021
Invoice and equipment finance lender Earlypay has appointed a new chief operating officer and executive director of its... READ MORE
The most important indicator of your team’s psychological safety

The most important indicator of your team’s psychological safety

by Cathy Dimarchos • 2 Aug 2021

Do you know what is the single most important indicator of the psychological safety level on your team?

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Brokers promote competition in lending: Lendi

Brokers promote competition in lending: Lendi
by Malavika Santhebennur • 30 Jul 2021
Brokers are driving competition in the mortgages sector and changing the composition of Australia’s loan books... READ MORE
SME fintech closes $25m raise to fund expansion

SME fintech closes $25m raise to fund expansion
by Annie Kane • 30 Jul 2021
An SME lender has raised $25 million in equity to fund the ‘rapid expansion’ of its Australian and European... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 26 to 30 July

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 26 to 30...
by Reporter • 30 Jul 2021
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 30... READ MORE
FBAA calls for finance broker register

FBAA calls for finance broker register
by Malavika Santhebennur • 29 Jul 2021
The FBAA has been urging ASIC to create a register for brokers who do not fall under the NCCP, given a lack of... READ MORE
Mortgage Choice-Smartline leadership changes announced

Mortgage Choice-Smartline leadership changes announced
by Annie Kane • 29 Jul 2021
The REA Group has confirmed changes to the Mortgage Choice-Smartline network leadership... READ MORE
Governments extend COVID support to NSW, Vic

Governments extend COVID support to NSW, Vic
by Sarah Simpkins • 29 Jul 2021
The state and federal governments have offered support packages to businesses across NSW and Victoria, as Sydney has... READ MORE
Suncorp launches new broker portal

Suncorp launches new broker portal
by Annie Kane • 29 Jul 2021
The non-major bank has released a new broker platform as it continues to prioritise home lending and its broker... READ MORE
SME lender expands Vic BDM team

SME lender expands Vic BDM team
by Annie Kane • 29 Jul 2021
SME lender Prime Capital has made another new appointment to its broker support team, hiring a new BDM for... READ MORE
Bank announces new head of home lending distribution

Bank announces new head of home lending distribution
by Annie Kane • 28 Jul 2021
MyState Bank has hired the CEO of RateOne and former NAB head of broker Vic/Tas as its new head of home lending... READ MORE
Sydney mayor launches business support, calls for JobKeeper

Sydney mayor launches business support, calls for JobKeeper
by Sarah Simpkins • 28 Jul 2021
Sydney’s mayor has urged the federal government to resurrect JobKeeper, as the city has launched a new relief package... READ MORE
Banks accused of bias against BNPL in lending process

Banks accused of bias against BNPL in lending process
by Sarah Simpkins • 28 Jul 2021
An executive from buy now, pay later provider Zip has echoed reports from brokers around how banks treat home loan... READ MORE
Expect Olympics-fuelled growth in Qld, says broker

Expect Olympics-fuelled growth in Qld, says broker
by Sarah Simpkins • 28 Jul 2021
South-East Queensland can expect a spike in residential and commercial lending volumes off the back of Brisbane... READ MORE
Millennials call for more housing regulation

Millennials call for more housing regulation
by Malavika Santhebennur • 28 Jul 2021
A survey has revealed that almost three-quarters of Millennials said they believe the housing market needs more... READ MORE

ASIC levy reflects ramped up enforcement: FBAA
by Sarah Simpkins • 27 Jul 2021
ASIC’s raised industry funding levies reflect higher enforcement against brokers and could add to other increasing... READ MORE

Lockdowns threaten business loan demand: Equifax
by Malavika Santhebennur • 27 Jul 2021
Construction and retail trade have fuelled business loan growth in the June quarter but the recovery of these... READ MORE

48% of home loan applicants frustrated by paperwork
by Sarah Simpkins • 27 Jul 2021
The majority of Australian borrowers think applying for a home loan is a tedious process, with a new survey finding... READ MORE

Westpac fundies cop $3m penalty over fees for no service
by Sarah Simpkins • 27 Jul 2021
The Federal Court has imposed civil penalties totalling $3 million against two Westpac investment businesses, for... READ MORE
Joust launches broker-borrower matching service

Joust launches broker-borrower matching service
by Annie Kane • 26 Jul 2021
The online home loan auction platform has launched a new matching tool that connects brokers and... READ MORE
Prospa boosted by business sentiment rise

Prospa boosted by business sentiment rise
by Sarah Simpkins • 26 Jul 2021
Prospa managed a personal best of $182.7 million in loan originations during the June quarter, with the business lender... READ MORE
Brokers must vaccinate: FBAA

Brokers must vaccinate: FBAA
by Sarah Simpkins • 26 Jul 2021
The Finance Brokers Association of Australia has urged brokers to get vaccinated, in the interests of protecting the... READ MORE
Sherlok celebrates $1m milestone

Sherlok celebrates $1m milestone
by reporter • 26 Jul 2021
The repricing and refi tool for brokers has reportedly saved broker clients more than $1 million since launching in... READ MORE
AFG-Connective merger unlikely to complete

AFG-Connective merger unlikely to complete
by Annie Kane • 23 Jul 2021
The aggregator has flagged that delays from the courts in delivering a judgement on its proposed merger with Connective... READ MORE
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