Annie Kane

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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.

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Lenders confirm they will pass through rate cuts

Major banks and several other lenders have already announced that they will pass through the full 25-bp rate cut to home loan borrowers.

LENDER • Tue, 18 Feb 2025

Majority of mortgagors won’t change repayment amounts

More than two-thirds of borrowers intend to maintain their current repayment amounts even as interest rates drop.

BORROWER • Tue, 18 Feb 2025

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Bank reveals which rates would trigger ‘considerable’ home buying

Great Southern Bank has plotted the critical interest rates at which more buyers will begin looking in earnest at buying a home or investment property.

LENDER • Mon, 17 Feb 2025

Westpac offers multiple offsets, tweaks rates as competition rises

Borrowers can now access up to 10 offset accounts and tweaked rates at Westpac, as the major bank chases growth in an increasingly competitive market.

LENDER • Mon, 17 Feb 2025

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Prime Capital launches ‘jumbo’ business loan

Businesses can now borrow up to $25 million in business finance from the non-bank, as the lender identifies “significant gap” in market.

LENDER • Mon, 17 Feb 2025

AMP Bank book shrank in FY24 but broker flows growing

While the non-major’s loan book shrank in the financial year 2024, its mortgage book returned to growth in the second half, driven by growing broker flows.

LENDER • Sun, 16 Feb 2025

APRA clarifies presale stance for construction loans

The prudential regulator has written to banks to clarify its position on presales requirements following a request from the federal Treasurer.

COMPLIANCE • Thu, 13 Feb 2025

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Personal lending hits new record high

The value of personal loans hit a new high in the December quarter of 2024, according to new statistics, with brokers revealing new trends in borrower demand.

BORROWER • Wed, 12 Feb 2025

Revealed! The Top 25 Brokerages 2025

The leading mortgage and finance brokerages in Australia have been revealed in The Adviser’s annual Top 25 Brokerages ranking for 2025, partnered by Assetline.

BROKER • Tue, 11 Feb 2025

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