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Association heads welcome competition inquiry recommendations
by Annie Kane • 28 Mar 2024
The heads of the FBAA and MFAA have backed the competition inquiry’s proposed changes to the mortgage distribution... READ MORE

First-ever Lead Gen Bootcamp launches in 2024
by Malavika Santhebennur • 28 Mar 2024
Registrations have opened for the inaugural Lead Gen Bootcamp 2024, a workshop aimed at equipping brokers with the... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 25–29 March
by Staff Reporter • 28 Mar 2024
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 29... READ MORE

Government should look to pilot tracker mortgages, says competition...
by Annie Kane • 27 Mar 2024
A range of recommendations to improve mortgage competition have been put to government by the House standing committee... READ MORE

Brokers see surge in tiny home demand
by Adrian Suljanovic • 27 Mar 2024
More Australians are looking at funding tiny homes, however, securing a loan has proved difficult for some, brokers... READ MORE

AFCA complaint volumes rising faster than 2023
by Charlotte Humphrys • 27 Mar 2024
The complaints organisation is ‘very concerned’ about complaint levels in 2024, which are already ahead of the same... READ MORE

Banjo appoints new CFO
by Charlotte Humphrys • 27 Mar 2024
A seasoned financial services consultant and product officer has joined the non-bank lender as its new chief financial... READ MORE

Brokers ‘most critical source of growth’ for ING
by Annie Kane • 26 Mar 2024
The third-party channel is ‘front and centre’ of ING Australia’s mortgage growth, the non-major bank’s new head... READ MORE

New tax bill sets ‘dangerous precedent’, warns association
by Charlotte Humphrys • 26 Mar 2024
A controversial new bill that would tax unrealised capital gains in larger superannuation funds is being debated in... READ MORE

Finsure enters partnership with e-signing tech company
by Adrian Suljanovic • 26 Mar 2024
The aggregator has announced a new partnership with a software company to enhance its CRM platform. READ MORE

Will Labour Force data shift the RBA’s outlook?
by Adrian Suljanovic • 25 Mar 2024
A data-dependent central bank could be more cautious with its outlook on interest rates off the back of recent... READ MORE

diñeiro to rebrand tech platform
by Adrian Suljanovic • 25 Mar 2024
The fintech has announced plans to rebrand its financial management platform. READ MORE

Financial services SMEs among leading cohort using AI: NAB
by Adrian Suljanovic • 25 Mar 2024
Research from the major bank has revealed financial services SMEs are one of the main users of AI in their businesses. READ MORE

Aggregation head urges lenders to consider broker costs
by Annie Kane • 22 Mar 2024
Lenders are being urged by an aggregator head to consider and consult with the broker channel before changing the... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 18–22 March
by Adrian Suljanovic • 22 Mar 2024
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 22... READ MORE

Non-bank takes full acquisition of Stratton
by Annie Kane • 21 Mar 2024
An asset finance broking platform is set to be fully owned by the non-bank lender, as it moves to take a 100 per cent... READ MORE

How are brokers navigating an uncertain interest rate environment?
by Adrian Suljanovic • 21 Mar 2024
Brokers have shed light on the steps they’re taking to look after clients as the outlook on interest rates remains... READ MORE

Registrations open for New Broker Academy 2024
by Malavika Santhebennur • 21 Mar 2024
The Adviser is pleased to launch its New Broker Academy for 2024, a free conference that prepares new and established... READ MORE

40% of AMP book is 3+ months ahead of schedule
by Charlotte Humphrys • 21 Mar 2024
While arrears levels are rising, AMP has revealed that 40 per cent of its mortgage book is more than three months ahead... READ MORE

More SMEs turning to secured funding: Banjo
by Charlotte Humphrys • 21 Mar 2024
An increasing number of SMEs are planning to leverage secured funding over the next year, according to data from the... READ MORE

RBA can’t ‘rule in or out’ interest rate moves: Bullock
by Adrian Suljanovic • 20 Mar 2024
The outlook on interest rates remains uncertain, the RBA governor has said. READ MORE

Fewer SMEs expect to use brokers this year, finds survey
by Charlotte Humphrys • 20 Mar 2024
A falling proportion of SMEs said they would use a broker this year than they did last year, according to a new Banjo... READ MORE

MONEYME doubles its car loan facility

by Reporter • 20 Mar 2024
The debt funders of the ASX-listed lender have agreed to extend and double its auto finance warehouse facility. READ MORE

Cash rate continues to hold steady
by Adrian Suljanovic • 19 Mar 2024
The cash rate has remained on hold, however, looming uncertainties over inflation persist for the central bank. READ MORE

Broker usage of non-banks surged in February: Broker Pulse
by Malavika Santhebennur • 19 Mar 2024
The proportion of brokers using non-banks for their clients climbed considerably last month, largely driven by client... READ MORE