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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ANZ suggests it is the end of the easing cycle

The major bank has adjusted its cash rate trajectory, so it now includes an ‘extended hold’ at 3.60 per cent rather than one final cut.

LENDER • Tue, 02 Dec 2025

Instant asset write-off officially extended until June 2026

The federal government has extended the $20,000 instant asset write-off until the end of the financial year 2026.

BORROWER • Mon, 01 Dec 2025

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$16bn in student debt will be wiped this month

Millions of Australians with student debt are seeing their loan balances reduced by 20 per cent, as the ATO begins automatically reducing around $16 billion in debt.

BORROWER • Mon, 01 Dec 2025

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Will the student debt write-off move the dial for borrowers?

Brokers have welcomed the moves to write off 20 per cent of student debt, but several have warned that the change may not be far-reaching for borrowers.

BROKER • Mon, 01 Dec 2025

Industry urges lenders to allow brokers to write Help to Buy

Industry associations are calling for fair, broker-accessible distribution for Help to Buy after CBA confirmed it is withholding Help to Buy from brokers at launch.

BROKER • Sun, 30 Nov 2025

FBAA launches loan education website for consumers

The broker association has launched a new website that helps Australians understand home, car, business, and personal loans – and find a broker.

BORROWER • Sun, 30 Nov 2025

Help to Buy start date revealed

The government’s shared equity scheme will officially launch next week, enabling more home owners into market.

BORROWER • Thu, 27 Nov 2025

Broker clients choosing fixed rates as rate hike concerns rise

Concerns are escalating that interest rates may rise next year, with some mortgage brokers reporting an uptick in demand for short-term fixed-rate loans.

BORROWER • Thu, 27 Nov 2025

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 24–28 November

The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 28 November.

BORROWER • Thu, 27 Nov 2025

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