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Brokers will ‘absolutely be the predominant channel’ if MyState...
by Annie Kane • 19 Aug 2024
The third-party channel will continue to be the channel of choice for MyState/Auswide if their newly announced merger... READ MORE

Why it’s ‘premature’ to be thinking about rate cuts
by Annie Kane • 19 Aug 2024
The RBA governor has reaffirmed that it is ‘premature to be thinking about rate cuts’, telling the standing... READ MORE

Arrears start to rise at major banks
by Ben Squires • 19 Aug 2024
The home loan arrears rates are increasing at the major banks, as high interest rates and cost-of-living pressures... READ MORE

Aggregator bolsters Victorian team ahead of expansion
by Annie Kane • 19 Aug 2024
The former head of sales at a commercial fintech has joined Viking Aggregation as its new regional manager, residential... READ MORE

Industry bodies set out wish list for Senate home ownership inquiry
by Annie Kane • 16 Aug 2024
Reducing deposit sizes and re-examining stamp duty should form part of the Senate’s new home lending inquiry,... READ MORE

Mortgage holders spending more than renters: CBA
by Ben Squires • 16 Aug 2024
Despite having larger financial obligations, mortgagors are spending more on discretionary items than renters,... READ MORE

ATO zeroes in on business debt collection for FY24–25
by Christine Chen • 16 Aug 2024
The Tax Office has said it will intervene earlier and use firmer actions to ensure businesses meet tax obligations this... READ MORE

New Senate inquiry to delve into home lending
by Annie Kane • 15 Aug 2024
A new inquiry into how lending and financial regulation is impacting home ownership is set to be undertaken by the... READ MORE

Two-thirds of CBA home loans originated through direct channel
by Annie Kane • 15 Aug 2024
Australia’s largest lender continues to see broker flows drop, with its proprietary channel now writing around 66 per... READ MORE

1 in 3 borrowers need multiple pre-approvals
by Annie Kane • 15 Aug 2024
A third of borrowers are needing to secure multiple pre-approvals as they cannot find the right property in time,... READ MORE

Finsure bolsters asset finance support team
by Reporter • 15 Aug 2024
The aggregator has increased its support for brokers writing asset finance, welcoming a new business development... READ MORE

Parliament pushed to make build-to-rent changes
by Ben Squires • 15 Aug 2024
Proposed amendments to BTR legislation could help deliver more than 105,000 homes to national supply, according to an... READ MORE

Prospa acquired by Salter Brothers consortium
by Adrian Suljanovic • 14 Aug 2024
The SME lender has announced the acquisition by a consortium led by the Salter Brothers Tech Fund has been... READ MORE

Brokerage goes extra mile to help those in need
by Ben Squires • 14 Aug 2024
Aussie is partnering with the PREPD Adelaide Marathon Festival to raise funds for OzHarvest. READ MORE

Buyer sentiment up as interest rates stabilise

by Adrian Suljanovic • 14 Aug 2024
Mortgage Choice’s latest report has found increased levels of consumer optimism compared to the previous observed... READ MORE

SME lender joins LMG panel
by Adrian Suljanovic • 14 Aug 2024
The aggregator has announced that Lumi has joined its lending panel. READ MORE

How women can harness ‘personal power’ in leadership
by Malavika Santhebennur • 13 Aug 2024
Former federal MP Julia Banks insists that all women can use their personal power to advocate a more inclusive... READ MORE

Co-operty and Effi enter strategic partnership
by Adrian Suljanovic • 13 Aug 2024
The two tech companies have announced a new partnership to “help co-owners find the right mortgage and brokers write... READ MORE

Deposit Power announces new head of sales
by Adrian Suljanovic • 13 Aug 2024
The deposit bond provider has announced the appointment of Nick Rumpff as its new head of sales and distribution. READ MORE

Broking association responds to government’s CDR move

by Adrian Suljanovic • 12 Aug 2024
The head of the MFAA has welcomed the government’s announcement on resetting the CDR regime. READ MORE

CDR to be reset
by Adrian Suljanovic • 12 Aug 2024
The Albanese government has announced plans to build a CDR framework to “better serve consumers”. READ MORE

Loan Market highlights broker lodgement growth
by Adrian Suljanovic • 12 Aug 2024
Loan Market’s brokers have doubled the industry average in lodgements, the business has revealed. READ MORE

FBAA welcomes lender’s clawback move
by Adrian Suljanovic • 12 Aug 2024
The association’s head has applauded a mortgage lender’s announcement to reduce clawbacks. READ MORE

Internal refinancing increases YOY
by Jack Campbell • 12 Aug 2024
With interest rates at 12-year highs, many are easing the pressure through refinancing their mortgage. Studies have... READ MORE

Mortgage interest charges on employee households beginning to ease
by Adrian Suljanovic • 9 Aug 2024
Mortgage interest charges have continued to impact employee household spending; however, some moderation is on the... READ MORE