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.
Buffer changes benefit 3 in 10 mortgage prisoners
Thirty per cent of ‘mortgage prisoners’ may now be able to refinance, as more lenders reduce serviceability buffers, according to Lendi Group data.
BORROWER • Tue, 13 Jun 2023
First Home Buyers: The comeback kid?
It’s been a whirlwind few years for first home buyers, with the beginning of this decade seeing a near-record boom in purchase activity for this segment of the market ...
BORROWER • Tue, 13 Jun 2023
The right solution: Non-Bank Product of Choice 2023
With so much choice out there, it can be hard to know what product is leading the way. So, to understand which non-bank product brokers most value, we asked them! Annie ...
LENDER • Mon, 12 Jun 2023
Out & About: June 2023
Our social page would be nothing without your input — be it a webinar, webcast, podcast, conference, function, party, anything. Send your photos to ...
BROKER • Thu, 08 Jun 2023
FBAA head ‘dumbfounded’ by RBA governor comments
The head of the broker association has hit back at governor Philip Lowe’s comments that people could reduce spending and work more to go into positive cash flow.
BORROWER • Thu, 08 Jun 2023
Borrowers ‘would be crazy’ not to see a broker: MFAA
As lenders are passing on the June rate hike to mortgagors — and with more hikes expected to come — the MFAA has said borrowers ‘would be crazy’ not to seek a broker for ...
BORROWER • Thu, 08 Jun 2023
Terminal rate forecasts rejigged following RBA decision
Several economists have increased their terminal cash forecasts after the central bank hiked rates and foreshadowed that further rises may be coming.
BORROWER • Wed, 07 Jun 2023
The cashback clawback conundrum
The move by several lenders to remove their cashback offers from market has been welcomed by the broker industry. But, as we find out, more needs to be done to tackle the ...
BROKER • Tue, 06 Jun 2023
2 major banks announce head of broker changes
Two big four banks have announced changes to their head of broker channel.
LENDER • Tue, 06 Jun 2023