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Sherlok secures access to open banking data

The mortgage technology provider has tapped into open banking data, which will power its single-click refinancing tool to launch later in the year.

TECH • Wed, 19 Jan 2022

Tasmania rolls out granny flat grants

The state’s government has thrown support behind the construction of granny flats, presenting the program as a way to house Tasmanians.

COMPLIANCE • Tue, 18 Jan 2022

Broker feedback wanted on ‘complex’ financial services legislation

The Australian Law Reform Commission has sought opinions from brokers on how to simplify a tangled web of laws governing the financial services sector.

BROKER • Sun, 16 Jan 2022

SA unveils housing construction stimulus

The South Australian government has launched its Housing Construction Stimulus Package, with an aim to keep boosting residential building post-HomeBuilder.

COMPLIANCE • Thu, 13 Jan 2022

NAB, Westpac roll out flood relief packages

The big four banks have declared a number of measures for customers affected by floods in Queensland, including relief on home and business loans.

LENDER • Tue, 11 Jan 2022

Units drive rebound in construction approvals

The total number of dwellings approved for building rose by 3.6 per cent in November, following a 13.6 per cent fall in October, according to new ABS data.

GROWTH • Mon, 10 Jan 2022

Humm considers pure business lending pivot

The group is considering shedding its consumer arm and only offering business loans, as it continues to target growth in the broker channel.

LENDER • Sun, 09 Jan 2022

Ex-broker named Nodifi BDM

The fintech has recruited a new business development manager for Western Australia, to support all broker and dealer partners in the state.

BROKER • Thu, 06 Jan 2022

New year, new owner for Finsure

ASX-listed asset manager, corporate advisory and lender MA Financial is set to acquire Finsure for around $151.6 million.

AGGREGATOR • Tue, 14 Dec 2021