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.
Brokers reveal which non-banks are leading the way
The results of the 2022 Product of Choice: Non-Banks Survey have been released, revealing which non-banks brokers most value for particular borrower segments.
LENDER • Thu, 09 Jun 2022
Spoiled for choice: Non-Bank Product of Choice 2022
While many non-bank lenders started as specialists servicing specific niches, they have been busy building on their successes and widening their reach. Annie Kane takes a ...
LENDER • Thu, 09 Jun 2022
Lenders begin hiking rates
Following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to increase the cash rate by its greatest amount in over 20 years, several lenders have already begun hiking mortgage ...
BORROWER • Wed, 08 Jun 2022
ASIC releases estimated levy costs for 2021-22
The regulator is calling for feedback for its industry levies, which it estimates will be slightly down on last year’s costs.
COMPLIANCE • Mon, 06 Jun 2022
70% of mortgages go through a broker: MFAA
Broker market share has hit new heights, with 70 per cent of all new residential home loans written by mortgage brokers, according to MFAA data.
GROWTH • Mon, 30 May 2022
P&N welcomes new GM of business banking
As P&N Group prepares to “reinvigorate” its business banking presence, it has welcomed a new general manager of business banking to lead it.
LENDER • Sun, 29 May 2022
NSW extends stamp duty exemptions for farmers
The NSW government has passed new laws that will see stamp duty exemptions extended on the transfer of primary production land to a company directed by a family member.
BORROWER • Sun, 29 May 2022
Early commission payment loans open to full broker market
The full broker market can now access upfront commissions early, after fintech Possibl expands its offering to the third-party channel.
TECH • Thu, 26 May 2022
Prime welcomes new BDMs amid SME lending boom
The non-bank lender has expanded its growing business development team by two members to help meet rising demand from mortgage brokers writing commercial loans.
LENDER • Wed, 25 May 2022