Annie Kane is the managing editor of Momentum's mortgage broking title, The Adviser. As well as leading the editorial strategy, Annie writes news and features about the Australian broking industry, the mortgage market, financial regulation, fintechs and the wider lending landscape. She is also the host of the Elite Broker, New Broker, Mortgage & Finance Leader, Women in Finance and In Focus podcasts and The Adviser Live webcasts. Annie regularly emcees industry events and awards, such as the Better Business Summit, the Women in Finance Summit as well as other industry events. Prior to joining The Adviser in 2016, Annie wrote for The Guardian Australia and had a speciality in sustainability. She has also had her work published in several leading consumer titles, including Elle (Australia) magazine, BBC Music, BBC History and Homes & Antiques magazines.
Industry urges lenders to allow brokers to write Help to Buy
Industry associations are calling for fair, broker-accessible distribution for Help to Buy after CBA confirmed it is withholding Help to Buy from brokers at launch.
BROKER • Sun, 30 Nov 2025
FBAA launches loan education website for consumers
The broker association has launched a new website that helps Australians understand home, car, business, and personal loans – and find a broker.
BORROWER • Sun, 30 Nov 2025
Help to Buy start date revealed
The government’s shared equity scheme will officially launch next week, enabling more home owners into market.
BORROWER • Thu, 27 Nov 2025
Broker clients choosing fixed rates as rate hike concerns rise
Concerns are escalating that interest rates may rise next year, with some mortgage brokers reporting an uptick in demand for short-term fixed-rate loans.
BORROWER • Thu, 27 Nov 2025
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 24–28 November
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 28 November.
BORROWER • Thu, 27 Nov 2025
Greens call on Treasurer to force investor lending limits
While APRA has announced new debt-to-income limits for banks, the Greens are urging the Treasurer to step in on investor lending.
LENDER • Thu, 27 Nov 2025
APRA announces new lending limits
From 1 February next year, banks must limit high debt-to-income ratio to 20 per cent of new lending.
LENDER • Wed, 26 Nov 2025
Resolve Finance surpasses 100-broker milestone
Brokerage group Resolve Finance has welcomed its 100th broker, as the group builds its franchise business as more bankers become brokers.
BROKER • Tue, 25 Nov 2025
Wellness Wednesday: Katie Thomas, Focus Finance
With the world of broking being as busy as ever, it’s crucial that brokers ensure they can deal with the stress of a constant barrage of phone calls, emails, and meetings
GROWTH • Tue, 25 Nov 2025