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CBA has ‘turned its back’ on brokers: FBAA
by Josh Needs • 15 Nov 2023
After the major lender “made huge profits off the back of mortgage brokers”, they are now “turning their backs on...READ MORE

Borrowers ‘get creative’ amid economic challenges
by • 15 Nov 2023
Brokers are noting a shift in client behaviour, witnessing a blend of creativity in spending choices and a more... READ MORE

Gen Z eager to own property despite financial woes
by Adrian Suljanovic • 15 Nov 2023
Despite ASIC data showing growing financial concerns from Gen Z, brokers are still seeing strong appetite for home... READ MORE

CBA ‘focused on proprietary distribution’
by Josh Needs • 14 Nov 2023
The major bank has begun focusing on proprietary distribution, with ‘lower margin’ new broker fundings having... READ MORE

Grow Finance is now Dynamoney
by Josh Needs • 14 Nov 2023
The SME lender has rebranded as it plans for further expansion of products and partnerships across the global finance... READ MORE

Panel advocates proactive broker strategies
by Josh Needs • 14 Nov 2023
With rates rising again, brokers should be reaching out to their commercial clients, according to a panel of commercial... READ MORE

Former Tic:Toc launches in-house broker service
by • 14 Nov 2023
Tiimely Home, formerly known as Tic:Toc, has introduced an in-house broker service to enhance the home loan process for... READ MORE

Deposit Assure releases equity-only policy 
by Josh Needs • 14 Nov 2023
The deposit bond provider has launched a new policy aimed at simplifying the application process for its partners and... READ MORE

Brokers urged to manage mental health: FBAA
by Adrian Suljanovic • 13 Nov 2023
The association’s managing director has called on all brokers to monitor the mental health of themselves and of their... READ MORE

What’s worrying your SME clients? 
by Josh Needs • 13 Nov 2023
Brokers with SME clients need to be aware of their concerns regarding rising wage costs, according to... READ MORE

Financial compensation for small businesses demanded
by Josh Needs • 13 Nov 2023
Following the Optus failure last week, the small business ombudsman has called for better treatment of SMEs by the... READ MORE

Winners of the Women in Finance Awards 2023 revealed
by Malavika Santhebennur • 10 Nov 2023
More than 30 winners were crowned at this year’s Women in Finance Awards, including eight from the broking... READ MORE

Borrower pain expected as lenders lift rates
by Adrian Suljanovic • 10 Nov 2023
The RBA’s latest rate increase has been passed on by the major lenders, presenting more challenges for brokers and... READ MORE

Purple Circle mulls retail concept

by • 10 Nov 2023

The boutique aggregator is exploring various initiatives aimed at enhancing the value for its broker members.

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Due diligence key amid rising construction insolvency
by Josh Needs • 10 Nov 2023
Brokers have been increasing their level of due diligence as new data shows higher levels of distress among building... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest headlines from week 6–10 November
by • 10 Nov 2023
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 10... READ MORE

BMM removes clawback on SMSF line, updates offering
by Annie Kane • 9 Nov 2023
The mortgage manager has announced streamlined refinancing, reduced rates, free offset accounts and no clawback for one... READ MORE

Broker becomes reality TV sensation
by Adrian Suljanovic • 9 Nov 2023
A Brisbane-based mortgage broker has become a reality TV star after appearing on dating show My Mum, Your... READ MORE

Optus outage wreaks havoc on brokers
by • 8 Nov 2023
Amid a nationwide Optus network outage, brokers have been urgently contacting their clients through alternative... READ MORE

How brokers are hiring in the tight labour market 
by Josh Needs • 8 Nov 2023
Brokers have spilt on how they are expanding their teams despite the near-record low unemployment... READ MORE

Female-led start-ups need more funding, says CEO
by Malavika Santhebennur • 8 Nov 2023
A Forbes 30 Under 30 alum has called for systemic change to provide more funding to start-ups founded by... READ MORE

Rate hike does not 'make sense'
by Adrian Suljanovic • 7 Nov 2023
A broker has said the RBA's November rate hike "did not make sense", as other broking industry representatives foresee... READ MORE

Broking industry braces for rate hike
by Adrian Suljanovic • 7 Nov 2023

Rising inflation could be the deciding factor for the central bank to resume increasing interest rates.

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The Word: What loan products do brokers want to see more of?
by Annie Kane • 7 Nov 2023
With serviceability and affordability getting harder, we have asked brokers at the FBAA conference: what loan products... READ MORE

First-ever Women in Finance Summit sold out
by Malavika Santhebennur • 7 Nov 2023
With less than a week left until the Women in Finance Summit 2023, the inaugural event has sold... READ MORE

Lenders ‘dragging their heels’ on discharge times: Broker
by Adrian Suljanovic • 6 Nov 2023
Brokers and clients alike are continuously being frustrated by the continued lags in discharge times from certain... READ MORE

Brokers busy preparing clients for potential rate hike
by Adrian Suljanovic • 6 Nov 2023
With the threat of another interest rate hike around the corner, brokers are now no strangers to preparing their... READ MORE

Earlypay acquires Melbourne fintech Timelio 
by Josh Needs • 6 Nov 2023
The acquisition adds a $40 million loan portfolio, primarily made up of invoice finance, to the lender’s loan... READ MORE

FBAA to launch new consumer website, open NZ arm
by Annie Kane • 3 Nov 2023
A new consumer-facing website that links borrowers with FBAA members and the establishment of a new arm in New Zealand... READ MORE

‘Is this the return of first home buyers?’
by • 3 Nov 2023
Brokers have noticed a resurgence of interest among opportunistic first home buyers who are trying their luck at... READ MORE
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