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.
CBA updates clawback policy
The major bank is changing its clawback policy to “help brokers and customers focus on the long term benefits of the home loan they are searching for”.
LENDER • Wed, 05 Jul 2023
New lending GM appointed at MyState Bank
The non-major bank has appointed a new general manager, lending to lead its broker distribution, retail home lending and end-to-end lending operations.
LENDER • Wed, 05 Jul 2023
New Broker: Tech tools for new brokers
Earlier this year, The Adviser hosted its New Broker Academy 2023, sharing insights and strategies to help new and prospective brokers succeed in their new career.
GROWTH • Tue, 04 Jul 2023
Canstar trials broker offering
The financial comparison website is currently trialling a broker offering for consumers via a new Mortgage Broker Referral Tool on its website.
BROKER • Mon, 03 Jul 2023
Victorian building collapse support scheme extended
The Andrews government is expanding its support to more Victorian home buyers who have been left “out of pocket” due to the collapse of builders.
BORROWER • Mon, 03 Jul 2023
Rate Money removes clawbacks on mortgage line
The mortgage manager has removed clawbacks and fees from one of its mortgage lines.
LENDER • Mon, 03 Jul 2023
Expanded Home Guarantee Scheme now live
Fifty thousand places have opened under the government’s expanded Home Guarantee Schemes, with Westpac and RAMS now participating in the scheme.
BORROWER • Sun, 02 Jul 2023
Hit the buffers
As more borrowers roll off their super-low fixed rates and try to refinance, many are finding themselves unable to pass serviceability tests. Annie Kane takes a look at ...
BORROWER • Sun, 02 Jul 2023
Sherlok raises $3.4m to launch single-click refinancing
The mortgage repricing platform has raised $3.4 million in a funding round to help it launch single-click refinancing this year.
TECH • Thu, 29 Jun 2023