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 report longer turnarounds at the big banks
The major banks suffered from longer turnaround times over December, according to respondents of the latest Broker Pulse, while non-majors continued to improve theirs.
BROKER • Tue, 19 Jan 2021
Proposed BID extension delayed
The Treasurer has told The Adviser that government will delay finalising the proposed extension of the best interests duty until after Senate’s inquiry reports back in ...
LENDER • Sun, 17 Jan 2021
Victorian home buyers make a comeback
Mortgage commitments for owner-occupiers in Melbourne surged in November, as the country as a whole experienced record loan approvals.
BORROWER • Sun, 17 Jan 2021
TrailBlazer Finance joins SME Guarantee Scheme
The trail book lender has joined the lender panel for the second phase of the Coronavirus SME Guarantee Scheme and will release a new product for brokers as a result.
BORROWER • Wed, 13 Jan 2021
Final call for Better Business Awards submissions
There is just one week left to lodge nominations and submissions for the Better Business Awards 2021, before the deadline of 21 January.
BROKER • Wed, 13 Jan 2021
NAB offers loan relief in new disaster package
The major bank has offered to suspend loan repayments on mortgages and personal loans for customers impacted by the recent bushfires in South Australia, as part of a new ...
LENDER • Tue, 12 Jan 2021
NSW mortgages rose 14% in 2020
Mortgage volumes in the country’s most populous state grew 14 per cent in 2020, driven by strong refinance activity, new figures have revealed.
BORROWER • Mon, 11 Jan 2021
Resimac celebrates 35th anniversary
The non-bank lender has marked its 35th year of operations, reflecting on its progress since 1985.
LENDER • Tue, 29 Dec 2020
ASIC drops investigation into Westpac
The financial services regulator has concluded its investigation into Westpac’s alleged breaches of anti-money laundering laws and does not intend to take any ...
LENDER • Tue, 29 Dec 2020