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.
Prospa acquires brokerage
The SME lender has acquired a commercial finance brokerage and welcomed its director to the team as northern regional manager.
BROKER • Mon, 20 Sep 2021
First home buyers flee big cities
Analysis of broker-originated loans has shown that their first home buyer clients are increasingly looking outside of the major capital cities for their homes.
BORROWER • Mon, 20 Sep 2021
Yellow Brick Road announces rebrand
The major brokerage has rebranded to Yellow Brick Road Home Loans as it pivots to position itself as a non-bank lender and mortgage service provider.
AGGREGATOR • Sun, 19 Sep 2021
Bridging loan demand booms as house prices skyrocket
Broker-founded lender TechLend has received $100 million in bridging loan applications in two months, fuelled by demand due to soaring house prices.
LENDER • Sun, 19 Sep 2021
Assistant Minister for Women shares tips for women in finance
Senator Amanda Stoker, the Assistant Minister for Women, has shared her top tips for increasing the profile of women in financial services.
LENDER • Thu, 16 Sep 2021
Major bank apologises for ‘unacceptable’ CCI conduct
A big four bank has apologised to customers affected by “unacceptable” conduct in former CCI sales, which are now the subject of criminal charges.
LENDER • Thu, 16 Sep 2021
Non-bank turnarounds starting to slow
While time to initial credit decision has held firm at an average of eight days, non-bank turnarounds have slowed, according to the latest Broker Pulse survey.
LENDER • Wed, 15 Sep 2021
Major bank expands SME offering
SMEs can borrow up to $2 million over 30 years as part of a new offering from a big four bank.
LENDER • Tue, 14 Sep 2021
Bluestone drops rates, fees, launches new offset feature
Rates, fees, and loadings will be dropped across a range of Bluestone products this Friday, and a new offset feature has been introduced, the non-bank lender has ...
LENDER • Sun, 12 Sep 2021