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Banjo increases Business Loan size
by Charlotte Humphrys • 3 Jun 2024
To provide greater support for the lender’s SME clients, Banjo Loans has increased its loan size on some business...READ MORE
LMG introduces ‘industry-first’ cyber coach
by Adrian Suljanovic • 3 Jun 2024
The major aggregator has announced the appointment of its first “cyber coach”.
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FBAA head urges broking industry to stop ‘bragging’
by Annie Kane • 31 May 2024
Celebrating broker market share makes the industry “look like a bunch of self-indulgent fat cats bragging”,... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 27–31 May
by Adrian Suljanovic • 31 May 2024
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 31... READ MORE
Domestic violence charity calls for industry support
by Charlotte Humphrys • 30 May 2024
A broker-created charity that supports victims of domestic violence has called on the broking industry to meet its... READ MORE
RAMS franchisees launch class action
by Annie Kane • 30 May 2024
A class action has been filed in the Federal Court by former RAMS franchisees who were terminated by the Westpac-owned... READ MORE
Broker market share hits new record high
by Charlotte Humphrys • 30 May 2024
The MFAA has revealed that broker market share has reached a new milestone, surpassing the previous record.
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Shift unveils full product digitisation but remains focused on brokers
by Adrian Suljanovic • 30 May 2024
The SME lender has fully digitised its product range but says it continues to have unwavering support for... READ MORE
Man in contempt of court for carrying on unlicensed banking business
by Reporter • 30 May 2024
The Federal Court has found an individual in contempt of court for failing to comply with an injunction preventing him... READ MORE
Qld brokerage calls for increased stamp duty concession
by Charlotte Humphrys • 30 May 2024
The Queensland government should “urgently review” its stamp duty exemption threshold for FHBs, according to the... READ MORE
AFR runs defence-of-industry riposte from MFAA
by Annie Kane • 29 May 2024
The Australian Financial Review has published an opinion piece from MFAA CEO Anja Pannek, putting the record straight... READ MORE
Brokers to be part of new ASIC professionals register
by Charlotte Humphrys • 29 May 2024
To provide a streamlined process for the regulator’s stakeholders, a new Professional Registers Search has been... READ MORE
How to build strong referral partnerships
by Malavika Santhebennur • 29 May 2024
A leading buyer’s agent has revealed his top tips for brokers looking to build strong referral... READ MORE
Young Aussies sacrificing little luxuries to enter property market
by Adrian Suljanovic • 29 May 2024
A lender’s survey has found that young home buyers are cutting out more costs to gain home ownership.
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The Word: How are you helping support SMEs at the moment?
by Adrian Suljanovic • 29 May 2024
With the end of financial year fast approaching and small businesses looking to grow in the year ahead, this month we... READ MORE
Greater financial literacy needed for Australians: TAL
by Charlotte Humphrys • 29 May 2024
A research study by the Australian life insurer has highlighted the pressing need for greater financial literacy around... READ MORE
Banks’ direct play ‘a threat to brokers’, warns aggregator CEO
by Annie Kane • 28 May 2024
The industry ‘needs to be prepared to take action on behalf of brokers’ if banks continue to undercut the channel,... READ MORE
SME asset finance lending on the rise: CBA
by Charlotte Humphrys • 28 May 2024
Vehicle and equipment financing has had a significant uptick among SMEs, the major bank has said.
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Lender settles $1bn in first year of broker partnership
by Reporter • 28 May 2024
Brokers have settled $1 billion in Mortgage Choice Freedom loans – funded by direct lender Athena Home Loans – in... READ MORE
Industry hits back at ‘demonstrably false’ portrayal of broking...
by Annie Kane • 27 May 2024
Senior members of the broking industry have hit out at mainstream reporting that misrepresents broker salaries and... READ MORE
Bendigo looks to broker growth with new lending platform
by Annie Kane • 27 May 2024
Broker-introduced lending has started to grow at the non-major banking group as it continues its transformation journey... READ MORE
Federal Court rules in favour of ASIC against payday lenders
by Adrian Suljanovic • 27 May 2024
ASIC has won its court case against Cigno Australia and BSF Solutions.
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New AI bot launches for brokers
by Charlotte Humphrys • 27 May 2024
To support brokers with client engagement and administrative tasks, Effi Technologies has launched a new AI SMS... READ MORE
Why brokers should embrace diversity and inclusion
by Adrian Suljanovic • 27 May 2024
A brokerage owner has outlined the various benefits of undertaking inclusive practices for the broking... READ MORE
Why your Google Business Profile is key to generating leads
by Malavika Santhebennur • 24 May 2024
Brokers have been told to treat their Google Business Profile like their second home page to attract new... READ MORE
Aussie integrates Pepper Product Selector tool
by Adrian Suljanovic • 24 May 2024
The major brokerage has integrated the loan selector tool into its system for brokers using its Pepper-funded white... READ MORE
Wisr loan book falls 5%
by Adrian Suljanovic • 24 May 2024
The non-bank lender has revealed a decline in their loan book driven by moderated loan volume settings as well as a new... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 20–24 May
by Adrian Suljanovic • 24 May 2024
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 24... READ MORE
How are SMEs faring in the current economic climate?
by Adrian Suljanovic • 23 May 2024
SME lenders have shed light on the present state of SME borrowers, the emerging trends in the sector and the... READ MORE
Why was trail commission brought in?
by Charlotte Humphrys • 23 May 2024
Settling the debate about the purpose behind trail commission, Gerald Foley, managing director of nMB, tells... READ MORE
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