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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N1 embeds AI assistant to support brokers

An artificial intelligence tool has been folded into the lender’s system to support brokers with deal structuring, scenario responses, and credit appetite guidance.

TECH • Mon, 24 Mar 2025

Higher income and property caps unveiled for Help to Buy

In a bid to help more first home buyers enter market, the government has raised income caps and property price limits for its incoming shared equity Help to Buy scheme.

BORROWER • Sun, 23 Mar 2025

Rate Money launches commercial property loans

Self-employed specialist Rate Money has expanded its service offering to include commercial property finance.

BROKER • Tue, 18 Mar 2025

Wellness Wednesday: Melissa Gielnik, Smart Lending

With the world of broking being as busy as ever, it’s crucial that brokers ensure they can deal with the stress of a constant barrage of phone calls, emails, and meetings

GROWTH • Tue, 18 Mar 2025

APRA gives Bank Australia-Qudos Bank merger the green light

The prudential regulator has given approval for the two mutual banks to take their proposed merger to member vote.

LENDER • Tue, 18 Mar 2025

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

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