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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 ScotPac. 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 industry. 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. READ MORE

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 Dad. 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 means. 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 rate. 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 women. 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. READ MORE

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 out. 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 book. 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

Are your clients suffering cash flow problems? 
by Josh Needs • 3 Nov 2023
With potentially $22 billion in unpaid invoices this festive season, brokers could benefit by reaching out to help... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 30 October to...
by Adrian Suljanovic • 3 Nov 2023
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 3... READ MORE

Suncorp Bank appoints new CEO
by Adrian Suljanovic • 2 Nov 2023
The non-major bank has appointed Bruce Rush as its new chief executive. READ MORE

Money Quest Group acquires Southern Cross Broker Network
by Annie Kane • 2 Nov 2023
The group has made its fifth acquisition as it looks to strengthen and broaden its aggregation proposition. READ MORE