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Techlend launches BNPL bridging home loans

TechLend launches new 'BNPL' bridging loans
by Sarah Simpkins • 14 Jul 2021
A broker and an ex-lender strategy head have teamed up to launch a digital non-bank, rolling out an interest-free...READ MORE

Finalists revealed for Women in Finance Awards 2021
by reporter • 14 Jul 2021
More than 200 women from across the financial services industry are in the running for the Women in Finance Awards... READ MORE
Plenti upsizes automotive facility to $450m

Plenti upsizes automotive facility to $450m
by Malavika Santhebennur • 14 Jul 2021
The fintech lender has increased the capacity of its automotive loan warehouse facility by $100 million amid loan... READ MORE
NSW releases COVID-19 support for SMEs and individuals

NSW releases COVID-19 support for SMEs and individuals
by Malavika Santhebennur • 13 Jul 2021
The NSW and federal governments have launched expanded support for businesses and workers affected by extended... READ MORE
Volt acquires non-bank lender

Volt acquires non-bank lender
by Annie Kane • 13 Jul 2021
Volt Bank has fully acquired non-bank fintech Australian Mortgage, as it moves to deliver a digital mortgage solution... READ MORE
CHL Elevate reports 224% spike in loan volumes

CHL Elevate reports 224% spike in loan volumes
by Malavika Santhebennur • 13 Jul 2021
Connective Elevate home loan application volumes have increased by more than 220 per cent since replacing another... READ MORE
Nectar teams with credit repair agency

Nectar teams with credit repair agency
by Sarah Simpkins • 13 Jul 2021
Franchise brokerage Nectar Mortgages has partnered with credit repair agency Clear Credit Solutions, as the pair has... READ MORE
Banjo launches bridging finance offering

Banjo launches bridging finance offering
by Annie Kane • 12 Jul 2021
The SME lender has launched a new bridging finance product to help businesses grow “uninterrupted” by... READ MORE
BMM tweaks SMSF rates, LVR and limits

BMM tweaks SMSF rates, LVR and limits
by reporter • 12 Jul 2021
Better Mortgage Management has increased limits and loan-to-value ratios, and dropped rates, on some of its SMSF loan... READ MORE
OnDeck reports spike in broker-originated loans

OnDeck reports spike in broker-originated loans
by Malavika Santhebennur • 12 Jul 2021
The SME lender has seen a 175 per cent rise in the number of broker-originated loans in the first half of 2021,... READ MORE
AFG brokers lodged $81bn in FY21

AFG brokers lodged $81bn in FY21
by Annie Kane • 9 Jul 2021
Brokers aggregating under AFG lodged more than $81 billion in home loans over FY21, after closing the year with a... READ MORE
MyState names marketing, comms manager

MyState names marketing, comms manager
by Sarah Simpkins • 9 Jul 2021

MyState Bank has appointed a new marketing manager to oversee broker communications.

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Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 5 to 9 July

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 5 to 9 July
by Reporter • 9 Jul 2021
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 9... READ MORE
Banks explain lagged turnarounds to Parliament

Banks explain lagging turnarounds to Parliament
by Sarah Simpkins • 8 Jul 2021
Big four and non-major banks have given their reasons for delayed turnarounds for the broker channel, which vary from... READ MORE
Resimac Asset Finance acquires stake in commercial finance company

Resimac Asset Finance acquires stake in commercial finance company
by Annie Kane • 8 Jul 2021
The asset finance division of the non-bank lender is acquiring a stake in Sonder Equipment Finance in a bid to boost... READ MORE
Registrations open for New Broker Academy 2021

Registrations open for New Broker Academy 2021
by reporter • 8 Jul 2021

The Adviser’s free-to-attend event for new and prospective mortgage brokers has opened for registrations.

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Assetline opens Melbourne office, hires state head

Assetline opens Melbourne office, hires state head
by Annie Kane • 8 Jul 2021
The short-term secured asset lender has opened a new office in South Yarra and hired a new director to continue the... READ MORE
Loan fraud is greatest AML/CTF risk to non-banks: AUSTRAC

Loan fraud is greatest AML/CTF risk to non-banks: AUSTRAC
by Annie Kane • 7 Jul 2021
Loan application and identity fraud are the main threats to non-banks, the government agency has concluded, noting the... READ MORE
Associations announce changes to national award ceremonies

Associations announce changes to national award ceremonies
by reporter • 7 Jul 2021
The FBAA has postponed its national conference and awards to November, while the MFAA has moved its national awards... READ MORE
LoanU appoints BDM for broker relationships

LoanU appoints BDM for broker relationships
by Sarah Simpkins • 7 Jul 2021
Specialist lender LoanU has named a new business development manager responsible for acquiring and maintaining broker... READ MORE
Debt management ACL regime begins

Debt management ACL regime begins
by Malavika Santhebennur • 7 Jul 2021
ASIC has warned debt management firms, who are now require to hold an ACL, that it is closely monitoring compliance... READ MORE
RBA delivers first rate decision for FY21-22

RBA delivers first rate decision for FY21-22
by Malavika Santhebennur • 6 Jul 2021
The RBA has announced its decision for the official cash rate for July, as well as changes to strategies around its... READ MORE

‘Responsible lending’ issues among top consumer complaints
by Annie Kane • 6 Jul 2021
Credit cards and home loan issues were the most complained-about products in financial year 2021, with responsible... READ MORE
Butn to go public

Butn to go public
by Sarah Simpkins • 6 Jul 2021

Small business finance platform Butn is set to list on the ASX, in a $20 million IPO.

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Majority of brokers believe rate is top attraction
by Malavika Santhebennur • 6 Jul 2021
Most brokers said that clients seek their advice about optimal home loan interest rates, which could mount pressure on... READ MORE
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SFG appoints Qld BDM
by Malavika Santhebennur • 6 Jul 2021

The privately owned aggregator has appointed a former credit analyst to its newly created Queensland BDM role.

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How brokers can create great blog content for their websites
by Nick Bendel • 5 Jul 2021
It’s not every day that people look for a mortgage broker. But when they do, you, as a broker, need to have an... READ MORE
SocietyOne launches digital broker portal, senior hires

SocietyOne names broker distribution head
by Sarah Simpkins • 5 Jul 2021
The personal lender has recruited a former Mortgage Choice and Aussie sales manager to lead its broker... READ MORE
Sedgwick review into retail bank commissions released

Sedgwick review into retail bank commissions released
by Malavika Santhebennur • 5 Jul 2021
A review of retail banking product commissions and payments has found that links between remuneration and sales are now... READ MORE
Westpac sues Forum Finance for potential fraud

Westpac sues Forum Finance for potential fraud
by Annie Kane • 2 Jul 2021
The big four bank has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court against Forum Finance Pty Ltd for an alleged... READ MORE
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