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YBR removed from ASX
by Adrian Suljanovic • 28 Nov 2023
The ASX has announced that the broking group is no longer on the official list. READ MORE

Glenn Gibson leaves ING
by Annie Kane • 28 Nov 2023
The non-major bank has realigned its distribution arm with the rest of its mortgages business, with Glenn Gibson... READ MORE

UFinancial names new managing partner for Qld
by Reporter • 28 Nov 2023
The mortgage and finance brokerage has welcomed a new managing partner and director for its Queensland business. READ MORE

Broker clients reeling as lender slashes discount rate
by Annie Kane • 27 Nov 2023
A lender’s move to decrease its discount for existing customers has shocked brokers and their clients, with many... READ MORE

How brokers are helping improve financial literacy
by Josh Needs • 27 Nov 2023
With financial literacy levels among young Australians waning, brokers have revealed how they look to make a... READ MORE

AFG reports rapid asset finance growth
by Annie Kane • 27 Nov 2023
The aggregator saw a 49 per cent uplift in settlements through its asset finance platform in financial year 2023, it... READ MORE

OptiPay bolsters broker channel with appointment
by Josh Needs • 27 Nov 2023
The newly created role is designed to strengthen the organisation’s third-party channel focus. READ MORE

NAB ‘reviewing’ clawback position: Adam Brown
by Josh Needs • 24 Nov 2023
The major lender’s head of broker has stated that the bank will have an update on its clawback position “in the... READ MORE

New aggregator launches to ‘shape the future’ of asset finance
by Annie Kane • 24 Nov 2023
A major new player in asset finance aggregation has officially launched, with the aim of helping “shape the future of... READ MORE

Use ‘quiet’ periods to better your business: Brokers
by Josh Needs • 24 Nov 2023
Brokers are imploring those in the industry to view lull periods as an opportunity to develop relationships, upskill,... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 20–24...
by Josh Needs • 24 Nov 2023
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending... READ MORE

Why brokers should be tech stacking
by Reporter • 23 Nov 2023
Brokers could free up hours of time, standardise processes, and bring in more business by better utilising technology,... READ MORE

Brokers to pilot new tech in ‘industry-first’ agreement
by Reporter • 23 Nov 2023
A major aggregator has unveiled an ‘industry-first’ agreement that provides brokers with tech to save time and... READ MORE

CHOICE CEO starts ASIC term
by Reporter • 23 Nov 2023
ASIC has welcomed the commencement of the CHOICE chief executive and other recently appointed commissioners. READ MORE

Why more brokers are writing major bank deals
by Malavika Santhebennur • 22 Nov 2023
For the first time in 15 months, more brokers are using the big four banks than non-majors, according to a new survey. READ MORE

ASIC has car finance brokers in its sights
by Josh Needs • 22 Nov 2023
Brokers and lenders are among the groups that will be under the financial regulator’s enforcement priorities next... READ MORE

Government to provide additional cyber security support
by Josh Needs • 22 Nov 2023
Brokers will have access to additional cyber safety measures after the government has revealed two new initiatives to... READ MORE

Regional buyers helped ‘immensely’ by Qld grant increase: Broker
by Josh Needs • 21 Nov 2023
The state government has announced it is doubling the First Home Owner Grant to $30,000 for eligible buyers. READ MORE

Firstmac launches expat loan offering
by Adrian Suljanovic • 21 Nov 2023
The non-bank lender has shifted focus towards overseas property buyers and launched a new home loan product for... READ MORE

Ensuring competitive markets key to merger reform: Government 
by Josh Needs • 21 Nov 2023
The federal government has released a consultation paper on potential merger reform to restrict any moves that could be... READ MORE

Live bank feeds are now available for NZ 
by Josh Needs • 21 Nov 2023
A New Zealand credit bureau has revealed with borrowers’ permission it can now turn on live bank data feeds. READ MORE

Low-middle income earners feeling the bite from rising prices
by Adrian Suljanovic • 20 Nov 2023
High interest rates and property prices are leaving many potential borrowers out of options, brokers have said. READ MORE

Brokerages will continue to merge: Brokers 
by Josh Needs • 20 Nov 2023
The necessity of evolution and economies of scale will see independent brokerages become rare, according to brokers. READ MORE

BID stopped churn, clawbacks must go: Broker
by Josh Needs • 20 Nov 2023
With brokers now obliged by law to put their clients’ interests first, “there’s no need to keep the clawback... READ MORE

CEO addresses 5 years of AFCA
by Adrian Suljanovic • 20 Nov 2023
AFCA’s chief executive has delivered a keynote address five years on from its establishment. READ MORE