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People First sees 16% increase in broker flows
by Annie Kane • 9 Oct 2024
In its first full financial results post-merger, People First has revealed that brokers wrote two-thirds of its... READ MORE

Clearance rate nosedives across the capitals
by Sebastian Holloman • 9 Oct 2024
Despite a slight increase in auction volumes compared to the previous week, the clearance rate hit a two-year low last... READ MORE

Major aggregator launches asset finance exchange
by Annie Kane • 8 Oct 2024
LMG has launched a new marketplace that connects mortgage brokers and other finance professionals with asset finance... READ MORE

ORDE Financial appoints 3 state managers
by Annie Kane • 8 Oct 2024
The non-bank lender has promoted three senior members of its distribution team to be its inaugural state managers. READ MORE

Metro Finance raises $600m in ABS transaction
by Ben Squires • 8 Oct 2024
The non-bank lender’s latest asset-backed security transaction has reportedly seen strong demand from first-time... READ MORE

Major bank sets out cyber advice for brokers
by Ben Squires • 8 Oct 2024
The big four bank has shared several best practice tips to help brokers protect their businesses and clients. READ MORE

Solomons Capital appoints new director
by Ben Squires • 7 Oct 2024
The new director will oversee credit risk strategy, lending operations, and compliance frameworks at the private... READ MORE

ANZ settles car loan class action for $85m
by Annie Kane • 4 Oct 2024
The big four bank has agreed to settle its Esanda class action brought against it in 2020 for $85 million. READ MORE

Brokers respond to Senate home ownership inquiry
by Reporter • 4 Oct 2024
Several brokerages have answered senator Andrew Bragg’s call for recommendations to improve home ownership and... READ MORE

Help to Buy legislation set for parliamentary return
by Juliet Helmke • 4 Oct 2024
The Help to Buy legislation is set to be reintroduced to Parliament next week, raising the prospects of a double... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 30...
by Reporter • 4 Oct 2024
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 4... READ MORE

Resimac buys car loan book from major bank
by Annie Kane • 3 Oct 2024
A transaction valued up to $1.6 billion is being undertaken by the non-bank to acquire a car loan receivables and... READ MORE

James Symond reflects on the evolution of broking
by Annie Kane • 3 Oct 2024
The former Aussie CEO has highlighted how important broking is for competition, but said that success in this industry... READ MORE

MA Money bolsters broker support team
by Annie Kane • 3 Oct 2024
The non-bank lender has appointed a new national sales manager and appointed three new BDMs as it strengthens its... READ MORE

MFAA sets out 8 recommendations to Senate home ownership inquiry
by Annie Kane • 2 Oct 2024
The industry association has suggested government change financial regulation, simplify home ownership schemes,... READ MORE

LMG announces CEO changes
by Annie Kane • 2 Oct 2024
One of Australia’s largest aggregators has shaken up its leadership structure, with two new CEO positions being... READ MORE

Experian completes $820m acquisition of illion
by Ben Squires • 2 Oct 2024
The merger of two major credit reporting services has completed, after the ACCC green-lit the move in August. READ MORE

How to cultivate strategic alliances in the workplace
by Malavika Santhebennur • 2 Oct 2024
A financial adviser has outlined how forming relationships in the workplace could help women progress in their... READ MORE

Government extends responsible lending exemption for SME finance
by Annie Kane • 1 Oct 2024
The Albanese government has extended the RLO exemption for business finance for another two years. READ MORE

New head of broker appointed at Suncorp
by Annie Kane • 1 Oct 2024
Suncorp Bank – now part of the ANZ Group – today welcomed a new head of broker partnerships. READ MORE

Brokers help drive growth for Great Southern Bank
by Annie Kane • 1 Oct 2024
The mutual lender has revealed that growing broker flows helped it deliver strong settlement growth in the financial... READ MORE

Submissions open for Top 25 Brokerages 2025
by Reporter • 1 Oct 2024
The Adviser is calling for submissions from brokerages across Australia for the Top 25 Brokerages 2025. READ MORE

Simplicity appoints senior sales director in Qld
by Reporter • 1 Oct 2024
The commercial brokerage is set to welcome a former Thinktank sales executive to its team as a senior sales director in... READ MORE

Non-majors targeting origination and assessment tech

by Annie Kane • 30 Sep 2024
ANALYSIS Brokers will soon experience faster and more consistent turnarounds from the non-major banks, as a tidal wave... READ MORE

Household credit demand hits new record
by Annie Kane • 30 Sep 2024
A record $57.5 billion of credit was borrowed by households in the June quarter, new statistics from the ABS have... READ MORE