Hannah Dowling is a journalist for The Adviser and Mortgage Business. Prior to joining Momentum Media, Hannah worked as a content producer for a podcast catering to property investors. She also spent six years working in the real estate sector at a local agency. Email Hannah at: [email protected]
Investors to flock back to “safe” investments in property
In light of weak international and domestic market conditions, Mortgage Choice CEO Susan Mitchell expects investors to surge back to “safe” investments in the property ...
BORROWER • Thu, 12 Mar 2020
FHB scheme sparks lending bounce in January
The number of home loan commitments for first home buyers rose 3.2 per cent in January, following the launch of the government’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme.
BORROWER • Wed, 11 Mar 2020
Lenders continue to pass on full rate cuts
Two new lenders have announced they will cut variable rates by 25 basis points, following the RBA’s decision to slash the official cash rate.
LENDER • Wed, 11 Mar 2020
AFCA broker complaints remain insignificant
The number of complaints made to AFCA against mortgage brokers has remained insignificant, despite a reported rise in the number of mortgage-related complaints.
BROKER • Tue, 10 Mar 2020
ASBFEO recommendations may see ‘catch-22’: ScotPac
The small business ombudsman’s recommendations to close down unfair supply chain finance programs may have “unintended consequences” for small businesses, Scottish ...
COMPLIANCE • Tue, 10 Mar 2020
Auction volumes fall, clearances hold
The number of auctions held across the country fell week-on-week, however clearances have continued to hold above 70 per cent.
SALES & MARKETING • Mon, 09 Mar 2020
Newcastle Permanent cuts 3-year fixed rates
Newcastle Permanent has announced fixed rate cuts of up to 21 bps for investors, and 10 bps for owner-occupiers, effective as of 9 March 2020.
GROWTH • Mon, 09 Mar 2020
Liberty accredited as B Corporation
Non-bank lender Liberty has been awarded a B Corporation Certification (B Corp), and is officially recognised as a business that values both profit and purpose equally.
BORROWER • Sun, 08 Mar 2020
Broker issues recruitment call to women
A Loan Market broker has made the call for female brokers to enter the industry, and cash in growth trends.
BROKER • Thu, 05 Mar 2020