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Mortgage stress down following record highs: Roy Morgan
by Adrian Suljanovic • 24 Apr 2024
The number of borrowers at risk of mortgage stress has declined, Roy Morgan research has shown. READ MORE

‘Better chance of winning lotto’ than hitting home targets: PIPA
by Charlotte Humphrys • 24 Apr 2024
The chair of the investment association has said she had a better chance of winning the lottery than the government has... READ MORE

FBAA encourages Aussie brokers to expand to NZ
by Adrian Suljanovic • 23 Apr 2024
The association has highlighted the various opportunities for Australian brokers in New Zealand. READ MORE

Asset purchases are the biggest opportunity, say commercial brokers
by Reporter • 23 Apr 2024
Commercial brokers believe that funding asset purchases is the biggest opportunity available to them and their clients... READ MORE

Assetline Capital appoints new BDM
by Charlotte Humphrys • 23 Apr 2024
The lender has expanded its NSW sales team, appointing a new business development manager. READ MORE

Next RBA move may be an increase: Brokerage CEO
by Adrian Suljanovic • 22 Apr 2024
A chief executive of a brokerage has said the central bank may lift the cash rate further if inflation fails to... READ MORE

Mal Withers joins Hound
by Charlotte Humphrys • 22 Apr 2024
The former chief commercial officer of Prime Capital has joined the fintech company as its new head of sales. READ MORE

Borrowers cutting back on travel to pay mortgages: NAB
by Adrian Suljanovic • 22 Apr 2024
Data from the major bank has found more Australians are slashing travel plans to pay down their mortgages. READ MORE

Bank turnarounds accelerate: Broker Pulse
by Malavika Santhebennur • 19 Apr 2024
Lender turnarounds have accelerated to near-record speeds, with one bank taking just 24 hours to reach an initial... READ MORE

Westpac enables open banking for brokers
by Adrian Suljanovic • 19 Apr 2024
The major bank has announced a partnership with NextGen to allow open banking access to mortgage brokers. READ MORE

MFAA memberships reach record high
by Charlotte Humphrys • 19 Apr 2024
Memberships have reached a record high at the association, surpassing 15,000 for the first time. READ MORE

Interest in becoming ‘property pals’ increases: ING
by Charlotte Humphrys • 18 Apr 2024
Almost half of Australians think that purchasing property with someone who isn’t a spouse or partner will become... READ MORE

Judo Bank loan book reaches $10bn
by Charlotte Humphrys • 18 Apr 2024
The SME bank has revealed it is “not looking for a buyer” as its loan book reached $10 billion this week. READ MORE

MFAA announces National Forum presidents for 2024
by Adrian Suljanovic • 18 Apr 2024
The association has revealed the presidents and deputy presidents of its National Forums for 2024. READ MORE

Instant asset write-off threshold may be limited, warns tax specialist
by Miranda Brownlee • 18 Apr 2024
Amendments before Parliament will see a more significant increase to the instant asset write-off threshold but for a... READ MORE

Just 11% of Gen Z/Millennials used a broker in the last year
by Annie Kane • 17 Apr 2024
Around one in 10 Gen Z and Millennials have used a broker in the past 12 months, new data has found. READ MORE

Business administrations reach record high
by Charlotte Humphrys • 17 Apr 2024
External administrations reached a record high in March amid ongoing cost pressures, skilled labour shortages, and... READ MORE

NAB partners with CitoPlus
by Charlotte Humphrys • 17 Apr 2024
The major bank and tech platform are partnering to develop a new digital solution for commercial brokers. READ MORE

ScotPac enters partnership with payroll funding provider
by Adrian Suljanovic • 17 Apr 2024
The SME lender has announced a new alliance with payroll funding and back-office solutions provider. READ MORE

FBAA urges brokers to secure cyber insurance
by Charlotte Humphrys • 16 Apr 2024
The association has called on brokers to ensure they have specialty cyber insurance coverage to protect their... READ MORE

SME loan applications up 28% YOY: Banjo Loans
by Adrian Suljanovic • 16 Apr 2024
The SME lender has revealed a surge in year-on-year loan applications from small businesses. READ MORE

Associations hit back at payroll tax decision
by Annie Kane • 15 Apr 2024
The outcome of the Loan Market payroll tax case sets a “dangerous precedent” and is based on “flawed”... READ MORE

‘Payroll tax is payable’, judge finds in Loan Market case
by Annie Kane • 15 Apr 2024
The Supreme Court of NSW has found that payroll tax should be paid on commissions and payments to brokers in certain... READ MORE

Lender found to have charged prohibited fees
by Reporter • 15 Apr 2024
The Federal Court has found that the non-bank lender entered into more than half a million contracts that included a... READ MORE

Connective appoints new sales executive
by Adrian Suljanovic • 15 Apr 2024
The aggregator has strengthened its presence in Victoria and Tasmania with a new sales executive hire. READ MORE