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.
BOQ ‘pauses’ broker channel for home loans
The lender will “pause” new home loan business from the broker channel from the end of this month as it moves to “optimise the bank”.
LENDER • Fri, 23 Aug 2024
Broker population hits new high
There are now more mortgage brokers than ever, with new stats showing a 3.3 per cent increase in the broker population.
BROKER • Thu, 22 Aug 2024
‘I want to hear from brokers the most’ for housing inquiry: Senator Bragg
EXCLUSIVE The chair of the Senate’s new inquiry into home ownership has said he wants to hear from brokers ‘the most’ for ideas to improve home ownership in Australia
BORROWER • Thu, 22 Aug 2024
‘Focus on trust and stay at it’, Bouris and Symond tell brokers
Broking legends Mark Bouris and James Symond have put forward their top advice for broker success at National Finance Brokers Day.
BROKER • Wed, 21 Aug 2024
Is the Great Australian Dream ‘dead’?
The Greens have claimed the Australian dream of home ownership “is dead” after new data suggests the top 10 Australian professions cannot repay a home loan without ...
BORROWER • Tue, 20 Aug 2024
Wellness Wednesday: Dylan Salotti, Divitis Finance
With the world of broking being as busy as ever, it’s crucial that brokers ensure that they can deal with the stress of a constant barrage of phone calls, emails, and ...
GROWTH • Tue, 20 Aug 2024
Bendigo now available through Australasia’s largest aggregator
Thousands of LMG brokers are now able to offer Bendigo Bank-branded mortgages for the first time, as the lender completes its aggregator onboarding.
AGGREGATOR • Mon, 19 Aug 2024
Real-time settlement tracker opens to brokers
PEXA has teamed up with a major aggregation group to offer brokers real-time updates on settlements, thereby reducing administrative burdens.
TECH • Mon, 19 Aug 2024
ASIC extends reference checking protocol to mortgage aggregators
Mortgage aggregators will be able to obtain references on mortgage brokers from 20 August following legislative changes.
COMPLIANCE • Mon, 19 Aug 2024