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]
Loan Market appoints Westpac group head to leadership team
The major brokerage has appointed Westpac’s former head of strategy and business performance (mortgage distribution), David McQueen, to be its first chief compliance and ...
LENDER • Wed, 29 Jan 2020
CBA commits more resources to SME lending
The major bank has introduced new initiatives to help small businesses access finance, including hiring more dedicated bankers, waiving fees and providing quicker access ...
LENDER • Wed, 29 Jan 2020
Mortgage Choice CEO weighs in on FHB scheme
The chief executive of the major brokerage criticised the “disappointing” reach of the government’s FHLDS, stating that a first home buyer obtaining a place was “as ...
AGGREGATOR • Mon, 27 Jan 2020
Loan Market expands paperless technology use
The major brokerage has taken steps to develop “paperless” offices through investment in digital tools within its customer relationship management software.
TECH • Mon, 27 Jan 2020
Brokers urged to act fast on FHB scheme
With the non-majors set to start offering loans for the government’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme from 1 February, brokers are being encouraged to act quick and ensure ...
BROKER • Thu, 23 Jan 2020
Mortgage manager announces new product suite
Better Mortgage Management has announced a new suite of products under the title Optimal, with rates starting from 3.34 per cent.
BORROWER • Wed, 22 Jan 2020
Aussies’ intentions to buy property hit record highs
New data has shown that Australian consumers’ home buying intentions rose in December, now sitting at a record high.
AGGREGATOR • Tue, 21 Jan 2020
Brokers urged to ease SME ‘debt hangover’
Small businesses are likely to turn to personal credit, family, or friends to fund business expenses after being rejected for bank finance, an issue exacerbated by the ...
BROKER • Tue, 21 Jan 2020
NAB announces board changes
The major bank has announced the appointment of former Australian of the Year Simon McKeon AO as a non-executive director of the board, effective 3 February.
LENDER • Mon, 20 Jan 2020