Annie Kane

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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The Word: What does your process look like?

While broking might follow a systemised process, the way brokers follow that process differs. We asked brokers what their process looks like.

BORROWER • Wed, 25 Sep 2024

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CPI now within RBA target band

New figures have revealed that inflation is now within the RBA’s 2–3 per cent target band, with energy rebates largely driving the fall.

BORROWER • Wed, 25 Sep 2024

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ASIC begins cancelling credit licences following CSLR payments

The financial services regulator has, for the first time, cancelled credit licences of companies following the payment of CSLR compensation.

COMPLIANCE • Wed, 25 Sep 2024

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Should APRA have a set arrears target?

A submission to the Senate’s home ownership inquiry has said APRA should have a 2–3 per cent target for home loan arrears and an ‘RBA-style board’ to accelerate home ...

BORROWER • Tue, 24 Sep 2024

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Wellness Wednesday: Phil Rice, EZ 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, 24 Sep 2024

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Borrowers will welcome cash rate hold, say aggregator leaders

Members of the broking industry have said that the decision to hold the cash rate will be welcome news to borrowers, hopeful buyers, and brokers alike.

AGGREGATOR • Tue, 24 Sep 2024

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September–October cash rate decision called

The central bank has announced its monetary policy decision for September–October, dousing hopes for a rate cut this year.

BORROWER • Tue, 24 Sep 2024

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Cost of living now the main barrier to home ownership

The cost of living has surpassed housing affordability as the main barrier to home ownership, according to new research from Helia.

BORROWER • Tue, 24 Sep 2024

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Majority of brokers have repeat clients

Fifty-seven per cent of brokers see at least half of their clients come back to them for another loan, according to new data.

BROKER • Sun, 22 Sep 2024

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