Malavika Santhebennur is a content specialist at Momentum Media, focusing on mortgages and finance writing. Before joining Momentum Media in 2019, Malavika held roles with Money Management and Benchmark Media, where she was writing about financial services.
Why this broker focuses on FHB education
Sydney broker Ollie Lum reveals how a flood of enquiries and demand from first home buyers inspired him to hold info nights to educate borrowers and streamline his own ...
BROKER • Wed, 23 Sep 2020
COVID-19 erodes FHB deposit savings: MyState
Nearly a quarter of those Australians who have dipped into their savings during the COVID-19 crisis were originally saving for a deposit for their first home, according ...
BORROWER • Tue, 22 Sep 2020
COBA welcomes closer ties between regulators
The association for customer-owned banks has said that the MOU between APRA and ACCC recognises the need for competition in banking, adding that smaller banks are more ...
COMPLIANCE • Tue, 22 Sep 2020
SMEs offered Qantas points for business loans
Qantas has partnered with an SME lending platform to offer Business Rewards members with Qantas points when they settle a business loan.
BORROWER • Mon, 21 Sep 2020
Brokerage launches insurance quote function
The major brokerage has integrated an indicative quote function within its broker platform that offers a digital Allianz quote to its clients.
BROKER • Sun, 20 Sep 2020
NAB extends COVID-19 IO loan measure
The major bank has announced a range of changes to its loan policies, including an extension of support for IO loans and its LMI waiver policy for medical professionals
LENDER • Sun, 20 Sep 2020
Aussie reports record spike in pre-approvals
The major brokerage has reported a record increase in home loan pre-approvals across the first eight months of the year, with FHBs leading the charge.
AGGREGATOR • Thu, 17 Sep 2020
Aggregator reports surge in settlements
Purple Circle Financial Services has reported a record increase in loan settlements in August, which it attributed to the quality of its brokers.
AGGREGATOR • Thu, 17 Sep 2020
How this broker found her groove after a career leap
High school teacher-turned-broker Kirsty Best recounts her experience of changing careers and establishing a brokerage, and some of the challenges she encountered along ...
BROKER • Wed, 16 Sep 2020