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.
The surge of SMSFs
This financial year has seen several changes come in for self-managed super funds, making SMSFs a more attractive option for many. We review some of the key updates to ...
BORROWER • Mon, 07 Feb 2022
New non-bank lender launches
A new non-bank lender, Source Funding, has launched to market, offering residential, investor and SMSF loans to borrowers.
BROKER • Sun, 06 Feb 2022
Broker-only lender opens for business
Non-bank lender Mortgage Street has officially launched into market, offering mortgages up to 95 per cent LVR via the broker channel.
BORROWER • Wed, 02 Feb 2022
Bluestone to launch SMSF and construction loans this year
Self-managed super fund loans and construction loans will be launched by the non-bank lender later this year, following broker demand.
LENDER • Wed, 02 Feb 2022
Major bank appoints new GM of broker
A big four bank has announced that it has appointed a new general manager, retail broker, who will start later this month.
LENDER • Tue, 01 Feb 2022
Broker associations welcome ALP remuneration position
Leaders from the mortgage broking industry have welcomed the news that the Labor Party would not seek to change broker remuneration.
BROKER • Mon, 31 Jan 2022
Aggregator heads welcome Labor’s commitment to the status quo
The leaders of several of the major aggregators have applauded the shadow finance minister’s comments regarding Labor’s position on broker remuneration.
AGGREGATOR • Mon, 31 Jan 2022
Banking group appoints 1st GM of broker
The non-major banking group has welcomed its first general manager, broker, as it ramps up “ambitious plans” to “transform” its broker offering.
LENDER • Mon, 31 Jan 2022
Major bank apologises for commission payment delays
The big four bank has offered an apology to brokers after a “technical issue” resulted in commission payments to some aggregators being delayed.
BROKER • Sun, 30 Jan 2022