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.
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 26–30 August 2024
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 30 August.
BORROWER • Thu, 29 Aug 2024
Brokers see pre-approvals surge ahead of spring
With spring just around the corner, buyers have been busy turning to brokers to access finance ahead of the busiest selling season of the year.
BROKER • Wed, 28 Aug 2024
Banks will soon need to consider climate risk when lending: APRA
The prudential regulator has revealed that it will lift expectations for banks to consider climate-related risk in financial decisions, including lending.
LENDER • Wed, 28 Aug 2024
SME lender closes $35m funding round
The SME lender will reportedly use the money to invest in data models, platforms that deliver “better credit decisions”, and an improved broker and customer experience
LENDER • Wed, 28 Aug 2024
Inflation continues downward trajectory
New figures show that the cost of goods continues to fall, with inflation falling in July 2024, but still above the target range.
BORROWER • Wed, 28 Aug 2024
Broker channel supporting Liberty’s diversified growth
Broker flows helped Liberty Group achieve record loan originations over the financial year 2024, despite mortgage growth having plateaued.
LENDER • Tue, 27 Aug 2024
Government’s 1.2m housing target ‘a joke’, says Bragg
EXCLUSIVE The shadow housing minister has lampooned the government’s 1.2 million housing target, adding the Liberal Party will release new housing supply policies before ...
BORROWER • Mon, 26 Aug 2024
Association heads lament BOQ ‘pause’
Brokers will be frustrated by the bank’s move to pause third-party distribution for home loans, the FBAA and MFAA heads have said.
BROKER • Sun, 25 Aug 2024
Major banks reducing rates out of cycle
Australia’s largest lender has dropped some of its variable rates out of cycle, as other majors make tweaks to their fixed rates.
LENDER • Fri, 23 Aug 2024