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Broker volumes exceed $100bn for the first time

by Annie Kane • 9 Sep 2024
The third-party channel wrote more than $100 billion in mortgages in the June quarter, a record amount, with market... READ MORE

Westpac announces new CEO

by Annie Kane • 9 Sep 2024
The big four bank has announced it will welcome a new group CEO and MD in December, when its current leader steps down... READ MORE

Broker lodges petition to cancel clawbacks, get refunds
by Annie Kane • 9 Sep 2024
A petition has been lodged by a broker calling on Parliament to not only cancel clawback, but also refund any that have... READ MORE

Loan Market payroll tax judgment delayed
by Annie Kane • 6 Sep 2024
The judgment for Loan Market’s payroll tax case has been reserved, with final orders to be handed down in due... READ MORE

NAB changes clawback policy
by Annie Kane • 6 Sep 2024
A new clawback structure is now in place at the major bank to “better align” its products in market. READ MORE

NAB expands commercial broker leadership team
by Reporter • 6 Sep 2024
The big four bank has welcomed new appointments to its commercial broker leadership team and broker support team. READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 2–6...
by Reporter • 6 Sep 2024
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 6... READ MORE

Rate Money opens Qld footprint
by Reporter • 6 Sep 2024
The mortgage manager has opened its first branches in Queensland, with three new franchises opening. READ MORE

Benji Marshall and Brett Kimmorley share leadership tips with brokers
by Reporter • 6 Sep 2024
Rugby league legends Benji Marshall and Brett Kimmorley shared leadership and life advice with brokers at an exclusive... READ MORE

‘Higher mortgage interest costs’ slowing spending: Chalmers
by Annie Kane • 5 Sep 2024
As new GDP figures show the economy barely grew in the June quarter, the federal Treasurer flagged that consumer... READ MORE

Connective brokers settled record volume in FY24
by Annie Kane • 5 Sep 2024
Brokers aggregating under Connective settled a record $98.5 billion in the financial year 2024, with commercial lending... READ MORE

Bridgit doubles BDM team following rapid growth
by Reporter • 5 Sep 2024
Three new business development managers have been appointed to support brokers, as the non-bank sees a 375 per cent... READ MORE

Thinktank strengthens team with new regional sales executive
by Ben Squires • 5 Sep 2024
The appointment follows moves to help the non-bank better serve its broker partners. READ MORE

How the Ella Baché CEO built a business empire
by Malavika Santhebennur • 5 Sep 2024
Ahead of her keynote address at the Women in Finance Summit 2024, Ella Baché CEO Pippa Hallas reveals the secrets to... READ MORE

Serviceability pressures easing for refinancers, say brokers
by Annie Kane • 4 Sep 2024
While serviceability continues to be the main barrier for refinancing, brokers have flagged that reduced buffers are... READ MORE

COG financed record volumes in FY24
by Annie Kane • 4 Sep 2024
Australia’s largest asset finance aggregation group achieved record volumes in the financial year 2024 as a result of... READ MORE

Home lending competition ramps up

by Annie Kane • 4 Sep 2024
ANALYSIS It’s just two months into the financial year 2025 and there are already signs that this year will be a hot... READ MORE

Payment disputes heap pressure on small businesses
by Ben Squires • 4 Sep 2024
A rise in the number of payment disputes could indicate broader cash flow problems, according to an industry advocate. READ MORE

Banks benefit as pricing grows in importance for brokers
by Reporter • 3 Sep 2024
The latest Broker Pulse Residential Lending survey shows product pricing is an increasingly important factor for... READ MORE

Apartment surge drives approval growth
by Annie Kane • 3 Sep 2024
The total number of dwelling approvals rose 10.4 per cent in July, largely driven by an increase in approvals for... READ MORE

outsource Financial featured in landmark publication
by Ben Squires • 3 Sep 2024
The aggregator has featured in a new publication that celebrates the Commonwealth’s 75th anniversary. READ MORE

AFG settles record volume in FY24
by Annie Kane • 2 Sep 2024
The aggregation group achieved record settlements in the financial year 2024 while broker numbers surpassed 4,000 for... READ MORE

Winners of the Australian Broking Awards 2024 revealed
by Malavika Santhebennur • 30 Aug 2024
The top performers of the broking industry have been named at the 14th annual Australian Broking Awards, run with... READ MORE

Major bank CEOs slammed for calling for cap on broker commissions
by Annie Kane • 30 Aug 2024
Brokers commissions should be capped if banker bonus caps are, two CEOs of the major banks have told a parliamentary... READ MORE

Pepper launches real-time credit approvals

by Annie Kane • 30 Aug 2024
The lender has begun a trial of real-time credit approvals for its mortgages, with CEO Mario Rehayem saying this will... READ MORE