Mortgage and Finance Brokers Breaking News - The Adviser

Breaking News

MONEYME doubles its car loan facility

by Annie Kane • 20 Mar 2024

The debt funders of the ASX-listed lender have agreed to extend and double its auto finance warehouse facility.

Cash rate continues to hold steady

by Adrian Suljanovic • 19 Mar 2024

The cash rate has remained on hold, however, looming uncertainties over inflation persist for the central bank.

Broker usage of non-banks surged in February: Broker Pulse

by Malavika Santhebennur • 19 Mar 2024

The proportion of brokers using non-banks for their clients climbed considerably last month, largely driven by client... READ MORE

MFAA joins 2 government groups

by Adrian Suljanovic • 19 Mar 2024

The association has joined two government groups working on residential energy efficiency and vocational education and... READ MORE

Salt&Lime joins Connective Asset Finance lending panel

by Charlotte Humphrys • 19 Mar 2024

The non-bank has joined the aggregator’s asset finance lending panel, which now consists of more than 40... READ MORE

LMG Asset Finance partners with Canva

by Charlotte Humphrys • 19 Mar 2024

The aggregator’s asset finance arm has partnered with the graphic design platform to support asset finance brokers... READ MORE

Brokers expect a quiet month for the RBA

by Adrian Suljanovic • 18 Mar 2024

Brokers have predicted interest rates to remain unchanged in tomorrow’s monetary policy meeting.

Connective brokers settled $94.8bn in 2023

by Charlotte Humphrys • 18 Mar 2024

The aggregator’s loan settlements rose by $1 billion in 2023 despite an “increasingly complex” lending... READ MORE

Finance brokers observe increased demand for EV loans

by Adrian Suljanovic • 18 Mar 2024

Brokers have seen a surge in interest for electric vehicle loans over the past six months.

Blake Albones commemorated with EDFL stand and match weekend

by Annie Kane • 15 Mar 2024

Oak Park Football Club will unveil a stand and host a weekend of sport in memory of Blake... READ MORE

Awards celebrate top brokers in Victoria and Tasmania

by Malavika Santhebennur • 14 Mar 2024

The Better Business Awards 2024 program ended on a high in Melbourne tonight where over 20 leading lights of Victoria... READ MORE

ScotPac launches line of credit for SMEs

by Charlotte Humphrys • 14 Mar 2024

The non-bank lender has launched a new line of credit product for small businesses.

SME invoice payment defaults at record high: CreditorWatch

by Charlotte Humphrys • 14 Mar 2024

The credit reporting agency has found that invoice payment defaults are at a record high, despite the average invoice... READ MORE

National median house price over $1m: REIA

by Adrian Suljanovic • 14 Mar 2024

A new report has found that Australia’s median house prices grew to over $1 million in the December 2023... READ MORE

Brokers reveal how borrowers are faring with arrears

by Adrian Suljanovic • 13 Mar 2024

With emerging data suggesting arrears are set to rise, brokers have highlighted what they’re noticing from their... READ MORE

CBA launches new green loan for businesses

by Charlotte Humphrys • 13 Mar 2024

The major bank has launched a new Business Green Loan to support Australian businesses to transition to sustainable... READ MORE

Non-bank partners with VOW Financial

by Adrian Suljanovic • 13 Mar 2024

Better Choice has announced a partnership with the aggregator to enhance commercial loan solutions for brokers.

Shine Lawyers files class action against Aussie Home Loans

by Adrian Suljanovic • 12 Mar 2024

The law firm has targeted the major brokerage over the efficacy of third-party insurance policies.

Uptain and Custom Equity unveil strategic alliance

by Adrian Suljanovic • 12 Mar 2024

The non-bank lender and aggregator have announced a new strategic partnership.

Mario Rehayem appointed chair of AFIA

by Charlotte Humphrys • 12 Mar 2024

The chief executive of Pepper Money, Mario Rehayem, has been named as the new chair of the finance industry... READ MORE

Brokerage underpaying staff slammed with $99k penalty

by Adrian Suljanovic • 11 Mar 2024

The Fair Work Ombudsman has penalised a Melbourne-based mortgage broking business for payment contraventions.

Mark Windram joins outsource Financial

by Charlotte Humphrys • 11 Mar 2024

The former state manager for the FBAA has joined the aggregator as its new relationship manager for Western... READ MORE

Pepper Money CEO takes the shave again

by Charlotte Humphrys • 11 Mar 2024

Mario Rehayem will be shaving his head to fundraise for the World’s Greatest Shave again and will this year be joined... READ MORE

Dynamoney launches overdraft credit card for SMEs

by Annie Kane • 11 Mar 2024

The SME lender has launched an SME overdraft credit card, believed to be an Australian first.

Bankwest transformation to be beneficial for brokers: Associations

by Adrian Suljanovic • 8 Mar 2024

The subsidiary’s shift towards full digitisation is good news for brokers, the FBAA and MFAA have said.

First-ever Women in Finance Network Lunch launches

by Adrian Suljanovic • 8 Mar 2024

As the world celebrates International Women’s Day today, The Adviser is proud to host the first-ever Women in Finance... READ MORE

LMG reveals top 100 female brokers

by Charlotte Humphrys • 8 Mar 2024

The aggregator has announced its inaugural top 100 female brokers ranking for its female brokers operating in... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 4–8 March

by Charlotte Humphrys • 8 Mar 2024

The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 8... READ MORE

Qld brokers win big at Better Business Awards 2024

by Malavika Santhebennur • 8 Mar 2024

The leading lights of the Queensland broking industry have been announced at the Better Business Awards 2024, run in... READ MORE

Rising property prices could delay rate cuts: Economist

by Adrian Suljanovic • 7 Mar 2024

The current trend in rising home values could push back the RBA’s plans to cut interest rates.

Read the latest issue of The Adviser magazine!

The Adviser is the number one magazine for Australia's finance and mortgage brokers. The publications delivers news, analysis, business intelligence, sales and marketing strategies, research and key target reports to an audience of professional mortgage and finance brokers