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Broker numbers exceed 19,000
by Adrian Suljanovic • 31 Mar 2023

The MFAA has released a report that found the number of brokers has hit new records. 

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Banks forecast pause in April

by Adrian Suljanovic • 31 Mar 2023

The major banks have weighed in with their predictions on the Reserve Bank’s cash rate decision for April.

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Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 27–31 March
by Adrian Suljanovic • 31 Mar 2023
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 31... READ MORE

Better Business Awards ends with a bang in Melbourne
by Malavika Santhebennur • 30 Mar 2023
Over 700 members of the broking industry came out to support the top-performing Victorian/Tasmanian brokers at the 10th... READ MORE

Connective gross total settlements hits $93.8bn

by Adrian Suljanovic • 30 Mar 2023

The aggregator has released its broker results for residential, commercial and asset finance for 2022.

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Tech crucial for brokers' future: ubank
by Adrian Suljanovic • 30 Mar 2023

The digital lender has outlined its broker strategy and support going forward into the year.

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Homes for Homes expanded to Qld
by Adrian Suljanovic • 30 Mar 2023
The Housing Act 2003 has been amended in order to support the expansions of the Homes for Homes initiative in... READ MORE

Brokers ‘must diversify to survive’
by Adrian Suljanovic • 29 Mar 2023
The current economic headwinds have opened opportunities for brokers to diversify their offerings as the SME sector is... READ MORE

RACQ Bank signs with 2 aggregator partners

by Adrian Suljanovic • 29 Mar 2023
The mutual bank has launched into the broker market with the signing of aggregators Astute Financial Management and... READ MORE

CBA and Telstra announce anti-phone-scam pilot

by Adrian Suljanovic • 29 Mar 2023
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Telstra announced the new tool designed to protect customers from phone... READ MORE

Tax concessions introduced to Qld Build-to-Rent program
by Adrian Suljanovic • 29 Mar 2023
Build-to-Rent developments that include affordable housing will have land tax cut in half, the Palaszczuk government... READ MORE

Consultation opens on AFCA rules changes
by Annie Kane • 28 Mar 2023
The complaints ombudsman is asking for feedback on proposed changes to the rules that govern its work in helping... READ MORE

New Broker Academy 2023 to accelerate brokerage success
by Malavika Santhebennur • 28 Mar 2023
Registrations have opened for the 2023 New Broker Academy, a free conference that arms brokers with the tools to thrive... READ MORE

HomeBuilder documentation deadline extended
by Adrian Suljanovic • 28 Mar 2023
Minister for Housing Julie Collins MP has confirmed the deadline extension for supporting paperwork for HomeBuilder... READ MORE

Revenue NSW to pause new payroll tax audits
by Annie Kane • 27 Mar 2023
The NSW tax revenue office has confirmed in writing that it won’t commence any new aggregator audits on payroll... READ MORE

Non-major bank announces new CEO
by Annie Kane • 27 Mar 2023
The Bank of Queensland Limited has revealed who its next chief executive and next chairman will... READ MORE

Arrears begin to tick up: Fitch Ratings
by Annie Kane • 27 Mar 2023
Australia’s 30+ day mortgage arrears rose by 11 bps in the three months to December and are expected to continue to... READ MORE

2 charged over alleged $3.5m SMSF con
by Reporter • 27 Mar 2023

Police claim the Sydney-based pair defrauded almost two dozen people over more than a decade.

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Hiring plans hit post-pandemic high, survey reveals
by Reporter • 27 Mar 2023

Three out of four businesses plan to recruit and will prioritise quality candidates over “bums on seats”.

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NSW SMEs hit hardest by cost pressures: ScotPac
by Adrian Suljanovic • 24 Mar 2023

Small and medium-sized enterprises in NSW have been the most impacted by cost pressures, according to ScotPac.

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BNK buys $150m loan portfolio
by Annie Kane • 24 Mar 2023
The ASX-listed lender has increased its book by 13 per cent after acquiring $150 million worth of high-margin... READ MORE

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

Non-bank goes offline following ‘large-scale information theft’
by James Mitchell • 23 Mar 2023
The scale of the cyber attack on a listed lender Latitude Financial Group is far more significant than originally... READ MORE

International capital the key to affordable housing
by James Mitchell • 23 Mar 2023
The Property Council of Australia believes attracting global investment is essential if Australia is to address issues... READ MORE

NAB fixed-rate peak to hit in June
by Annie Kane • 23 Mar 2023
About $25 billion of NAB’s fixed-rate loans will mature in the first half of this year, with another $50 billion in... READ MORE

Assetline Capital appoints Qld state manager

by Adrian Suljanovic • 23 Mar 2023
The non-bank lender has appointed Jason Lucas as its Queensland state manager as part of its presence expansion in the... READ MORE

Small-business owners optimistic about growth in 2023: Prospa
by Adrian Suljanovic • 22 Mar 2023
Small-business owners are confident about the health of their businesses and growth for the year, the SME lender’s... READ MORE

NAB appoints new CFO
by Adrian Suljanovic • 22 Mar 2023

The major bank has announced Nathan Goonan will step into the role of group chief financial officer.

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Natalie Sheehan joins Adelaide Bank

by Annie Kane • 21 Mar 2023
Adelaide Bank has appointed former Brighten head of distribution Natalie Sheehan as its new national manager for broker... READ MORE

Average loan life now around 3 years: Sherlok
by Annie Kane • 21 Mar 2023
The average length of a loan is now 37 months, according to refinance fintech Sherlok, as more brokers and borrowers... READ MORE
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