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.
Loan Market Group rolls out diversified CRM
LMG and Loan Market brokers can now access one CRM system for their residential, commercial, and asset finance deals.
AGGREGATOR • Mon, 17 Mar 2025
Pepper and Firstmac both raise $1bn in capital
Non-bank lenders Pepper Money and Firstmac have each undertaken capital raises to support their respective growth strategies, securing more than $2 billion between them
LENDER • Sun, 16 Mar 2025
Aussie becomes Lendi Group’s primary broking brand
Hundreds of brokers and thousands of customers have moved from Lendi to Aussie, as Lendi Group makes Aussie its primary broking brand.
BROKER • Fri, 14 Mar 2025
ASIC lashes lenders over small credit contracts
The regulator has said it is “concerned” and “disappointed” to see some non-bank lenders pushing vulnerable consumers into small amount credit contracts inappropriately
COMPLIANCE • Thu, 13 Mar 2025
CBA pilots LMI waiver expansion
The major bank is currently piloting an expanded lenders mortgage insurance waiver policy, opening it up to paramedics, police officers, and firefighters.
BORROWER • Wed, 12 Mar 2025
‘Liar loans’ back in spotlight; how can brokers protect themselves?
New reports have raised concerns about Australians lying about their earnings on financial applications, reigniting the need for brokers to scrutinise information given ...
COMPLIANCE • Wed, 12 Mar 2025
Brokers see surge in pre-approvals as home-buying confidence rises
Borrowers have been flocking to brokers to access pre-approvals and take advantage of lower rates as home-buying sentiment rises.
BORROWER • Wed, 12 Mar 2025
Brokers seek out rate-tracking tech following RBA cut
More brokers are using loan pricing tools and automated rate tracking to ensure their clients are on competitive rates, according to rate platforms.
TECH • Wed, 12 Mar 2025
Major bank’s head of retail steps down
Jason Yetton, the chief executive for consumer banking, is set to leave the big four bank as soon as a successor is appointed.
LENDER • Tue, 11 Mar 2025