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.
Another major pushes back next rate cut call to February
ANZ now sees the first realistic chance for a rate cut in February, when the RBA should have a clearer picture that inflation is sustainably under control.
LENDER • Mon, 06 Oct 2025
Most Australian mortgagors remain resilient as pressures ease: RBA
Australian households with mortgages remain well-positioned to meet repayments and maintain financial buffers, even as many face ongoing budget pressures, according to ...
BORROWER • Mon, 06 Oct 2025
New Broker Q&A: Julian Choo, Loan Market
We sit down with Sydney-based broker Julian Choo from Loan Market to explore his journey from real estate to mortgage broking and his plans for future growth.
BROKER • Sun, 05 Oct 2025
Westpac to scrap trail commissions in NZ
The major bank is currently holding discussions with aggregators about plans to scrap trail commissions for mortgage advisers in New Zealand.
AGGREGATOR • Thu, 02 Oct 2025
Brokers least favoured channel for First Home Guarantee Scheme
Despite a surge in interest, brokers are the least favoured channel for prospective buyers accessing the expanded Home Guarantee Scheme, according to a new survey.
BORROWER • Thu, 02 Oct 2025
Newcastle Greater Mutual reports record number of mortgagors in FY25
The mutual banking group’s home loan book rose 7 per cent over the financial year 2025, with a record 12,122 home buyers supported.
LENDER • Thu, 02 Oct 2025
Government launches one-stop website for first home buyers
A new website bringing together information on the government’s three main home buying programs has been launched, but brokers are conspicuously missing from it.
BORROWER • Wed, 01 Oct 2025
Troy Fedder becomes head of proprietary lending at ANZ
The major bank has hired a new general manager of proprietary lending, tapping the EGM of home lending from subsidiary Suncorp Bank for the role.
LENDER • Tue, 30 Sep 2025
Brokers braced for action as expanded Home Guarantee Scheme launches
The broking industry is bracing for a bumper few months as the expanded Home Guarantee Scheme starts today, accelerating home buyer demand.
BORROWER • Tue, 30 Sep 2025