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.
COVID-19 Disaster Payments to phase out
The weekly support payments will be phased out as states and territories reach 70 per cent and 80 per cent vaccination targets, the federal Treasurer has confirmed.
GROWTH • Wed, 29 Sep 2021
Lenders begin releasing ‘target markets’ for loans
Target market determinations for mortgage products are starting to be released by lenders, ahead of the new laws coming into effect next week.
LENDER • Mon, 27 Sep 2021
Paperwork burden driving borrowers to brokers: Survey
Navigating home loan paperwork is one of the top reasons consumers use brokers, a new survey from non-bank lender Resimac has found.
BROKER • Mon, 27 Sep 2021
Judo Bank commits to SME Recovery Loan Scheme
The SME bank will be participating in the revamped SME Recovery Loan Scheme, which will launch on Friday (1 October).
LENDER • Mon, 27 Sep 2021
Proportion of female brokers drops to new low
The number and proportion of female brokers have dropped to a record low, according to the MFAA.
BROKER • Sun, 26 Sep 2021
CBA streamlines serviceability for self-employed borrowers
The major bank has “simplified” its serviceability and assessment process for some self-employed borrowers, following broker and customer feedback.
BORROWER • Sun, 26 Sep 2021
Major bank CEOs flag SME ‘pressure’
The heads of CBA and ANZ have acknowledged to MPs the growing pressures facing SMEs, but noted that only a small proportion is requiring financial hardship assistance.
LENDER • Thu, 23 Sep 2021
CAFBA announces board changes
The broker association has announced board changes following the resignation of Renee Tocco, as she pursues a new career with SME lender Prospa.
COMPLIANCE • Thu, 23 Sep 2021
Asset finance neo-lender launches to broker channel
A new fintech backed by Resimac has launched, aiming to overcome broker pain points when writing asset and equipment finance.
LENDER • Wed, 22 Sep 2021