Sarah Simpkins is the news editor across Mortgage Business and The Adviser. Previously, she reported on banking, financial services and wealth management for InvestorDaily and ifa. You can contact her on [email protected].
Vic government launches $250.7m business grants package
The state government has rolled out a $250.7 million package to support Victorian businesses hit by the latest snap lockdown.
COMPLIANCE • Mon, 31 May 2021
Latitude expects 70% profit growth
The listed lender has forecast a half-year profit in the range of $115 million to $120 million, a rise of at least 70 per cent on the prior corresponding period.
GROWTH • Sun, 30 May 2021
Digital processes helping brokers in lockdown
Digitisation and the experience of prior restrictions are helping brokers connect to their clients and do what they need to do in Melbourne’s latest snap lockdown, a ...
BROKER • Sun, 30 May 2021
Turnaround times ‘critical’ to CBA’s strategy, Comyn says
The CBA chief has said shaving turnaround times are a key component to the bank’s game plan looking forward, as it has launched a data sharing pilot and bought stakes in ...
LENDER • Thu, 27 May 2021
Property investor loans overtake first home buyers
The mortgage market share occupied by property investors is now exceeding first home buyers, a property technology provider has reported.
BORROWER • Wed, 26 May 2021
Apickle launches interest-free loan for SMEs
Online lending platform Apickle has rolled out interest-free finance for small businesses, in a challenge to the major banks.
LENDER • Mon, 24 May 2021
Treasurer stays firm on responsible lending repeal
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has insisted now is a key time to wind back the responsible lending obligations, as the country recovers from the pandemic.
COMPLIANCE • Sun, 23 May 2021
60% of parents would splash cash for kids’ houses
Three-fifths of Australian parents would consider gifting or lending money to their children to help them buy a house, a new survey has found.
BORROWER • Sun, 23 May 2021
ASIC takes Equiti to court
The corporate watchdog has commenced civil penalty proceedings against a collapsed firm, which offered self-managed super fund services and worked alongside a real estate ...
COMPLIANCE • Sun, 23 May 2021