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Brokers take on business advisory amid struggles: Moneytech 
by Assumpta Mendoza • 20 Dec 2023
Finance brokers are increasingly assuming a business advisory role as businesses grapple with mounting economic... READ MORE

What lessons can brokers pull from 2023?
by Reporter • 20 Dec 2023
According to industry veteran Nick Young of Trail Homes, while the year has been challenging, it’s not as dire as... READ MORE

Height and density bonuses available for NSW developers
by Adrian Suljanovic • 20 Dec 2023
NSW’s new planning policy allowing developers to build higher, bigger buildings in return for more affordable housing... READ MORE

Thousands of Qld homes impacted by Cyclone Jasper
by • 19 Dec 2023
As ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper has wreaked havoc on the Far North Queensland coast, lenders and brokers stand prepared... READ MORE

Regional small businesses showing ‘poor health’: Prospa
by Adrian Suljanovic • 19 Dec 2023
With mounting concerns from brokers about SMEs accessing finance, new data from the fintech lender has shown additional... READ MORE

¾ SMEs struggle to raise capital: OnDeck
by Adrian Suljanovic • 19 Dec 2023
The SME lender has found that the majority of small businesses are facing hurdles when raising capital and has... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Martin Reidy, Yellow Brick Road, Leongatha
by • 19 Dec 2023
After gaining valuable experience under the guidance of an established brokerage in Melbourne, Martin Reidy made the... READ MORE

Connective wins court case appeal
by Annie Kane • 18 Dec 2023
The major aggregator has won its appeal against the Supreme Court of Victoria’s judgment relating to its shareholder... READ MORE

SMEs unfairly ‘penalised’ by credit scoring system, brokers warn
by Annie Kane • 18 Dec 2023
The broking industry is urging lenders and credit scoring companies to change the ‘unjustified’ way credit scoring... READ MORE

Broker flooded with phone calls from anxious borrowers
by Malavika Santhebennur • 18 Dec 2023
The Victorian broker has said she is receiving an influx of calls from borrowers facing financial hardship as they roll... READ MORE

How brokers are building better client relationships
by Adrian Suljanovic • 18 Dec 2023
Brokers reveal how they’re developing stronger relationships with clients on the back of a new research report. READ MORE

Associations applaud move to examine home loan price inquiry

by Annie Kane • 15 Dec 2023
The broker associations have welcomed the news that the government will examine the outstanding recommendations of the... READ MORE

Brokers react to startling first time buyer figure
by Josh Needs • 15 Dec 2023
With new research revealing that less than half of future first-time buyers would use a broker, members of the industry... READ MORE

Entourage snaps up third brokerage
by Annie Kane • 15 Dec 2023
Logical Choice Finance has merged with the Victoria-based brokerage, continuing the trend of mortgage brokerage... READ MORE

Salt & Lime joins Purple Circle lending panel 
by Josh Needs • 15 Dec 2023
The debt consolidation lender, which is focused on improving financial literacy, is now available to Purple Circle... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 11–15...
by Adrian Suljanovic • 15 Dec 2023
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 15... READ MORE

Broker loyalty maintains strength
by Josh Needs • 14 Dec 2023
A greater proportion of mortgagors are loyal to their broker than those borrowing through the direct channel, according... READ MORE

Resimac launches new lending division
by Reporter • 14 Dec 2023
A new secured business loan division has been set up by the non-bank following broker feedback – with a new national... READ MORE

How brokers can protect their clients’ privacy
by Adrian Suljanovic • 14 Dec 2023
An aggregator has stressed the importance of safeguarding broker clients’ privacy as we head into the new year. READ MORE

Bluestone appoints head of originations
by Adrian Suljanovic • 14 Dec 2023
The mortgage lender has announced the appointment of Rob Westgarth as its new head of originations. READ MORE

Industry raises thousands for charity at mental health event
by Annie Kane • 13 Dec 2023
A total of $12,800 has been raised for Beyond Blue after the AMP Foundation matched the $6,400 raised by members of the... READ MORE

Business administrations surge, failure risk increases
by • 13 Dec 2023
While new data portrays a grim outlook for the healthcare sector in 2024, some brokers hold contrasting opinions,... READ MORE

ASIC bans NSW finance broker for two years
by Reporter • 13 Dec 2023
ASIC has banned a NSW finance broker from engaging in credit activities and suspended his brokerage for two years. READ MORE

Oak Capital appoints first national sales manager
by Reporter • 13 Dec 2023
The private lender has promoted its state manager for southern states to the new position of national sales manager. READ MORE

Lender loyalty tax persists in impacting borrowers
by • 12 Dec 2023
Existing borrowers have been charged rates 0.29 bps higher than new borrowers on average, presenting challenges for... READ MORE