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10 key commercial real estate opportunities in 2023

by Zarah Torazzo • 4 Jan 2023

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) identified the 10 key commercial real estate opportunities in 2023, with...READ MORE

The Word: What trends do brokers expect to see in 2023?

by Annie Kane • 3 Jan 2023

As we wrap up the year that was and look to a new year, we find out the big trends brokers are expecting to see in 2023... READ MORE

Non-majors reveal what 2023 has in store for the mortgage market

by Annie Kane • 3 Jan 2023

The winds of change have been blowing, but what will they bring in 2023? We asked the non-major banks for their... READ MORE

Investor lending tipped to grow

by • 3 Jan 2023

The strong rental market seen in 2022 combined with fewer first home buyers poses opportunities for investor lending... READ MORE

2022: The year in review

by Annie Kane • 30 Dec 2022

We recap some of the biggest news stories of the year that impacted the mortgage and finance broking... READ MORE

$20k for 20 charities

by • 30 Dec 2022

After 20 years in business, Penrith broker Peita Davies is keen to give back to the community by raising $20,000 for 20... READ MORE

Our top podcast episodes of 2022

by Annie Kane • 30 Dec 2022

As we wrap up the year, we take a look back at some of our most-listened to podcast episodes of... READ MORE

Brokers ‘must change their borrower mindset now’, says Joust CRO

by Reporter • 29 Dec 2022

The changing environment requires brokers to shift how they think of borrowers, as high LVRs no longer necessarily mean... READ MORE

80% of SMEs would dip into personal finances

by • 29 Dec 2022

Around 80 per cent of Australian SMEs said they would use personal funds to solve business problems.

Debt administrator cops fine for predatory actions

by • 29 Dec 2022

The Federal Court has ordered A&M Group to pay $650,000 after it was found to have engaged in misleading or... READ MORE

Brokers reflect on 2022

by • 28 Dec 2022

As we wrap up the year, brokers look back at the challenges, triumphs and what lies ahead.

Butn reaches new monthly origination record

by Reporter • 28 Dec 2022

The small business lender has announced it originated $38 million in November, setting a new monthly record for the... READ MORE

Brokerage announces white label partnership with diñeiro

by Reporter • 28 Dec 2022

Mortgage Domayne has white-labelled the financial management platform diñeiro in a bid to boost client retention and... READ MORE

Wishing you a pawfect holiday!

by Annie Kane • 23 Dec 2022

As it’s nearly Christmas, we thought we’d share some festive cheer by taking a look at some of the pets of the... READ MORE

Deposit interception ‘a great way for a criminal to make money’,...

by James Mitchell • 23 Dec 2022

The shadow minister for cyber security Senator James Paterson has warned that the mortgage industry is becoming a... READ MORE

MoneyMe welcomes new board member, approves funding structure

by Annie Kane • 23 Dec 2022

The personal lending fintech has appointed an experienced chief financial officer to its board of directors, and agreed... READ MORE

CIO appointed for Heritage–People’s Choice merged entity

by Annie Kane • 22 Dec 2022

As the merger of People’s Choice and Heritage Bank enters its final stage, another senior executive appointment has... READ MORE

Banjo appoints new CRO to replace co-founder

by Annie Kane • 22 Dec 2022

The SME lender has welcomed a new chief risk officer as the predecessor and co-founder moves to a non-executive... READ MORE

Personal lender Alex Bank becomes full bank

by Annie Kane • 21 Dec 2022

Brokers will now have access to a new bank, as APRA has granted a full banking licence to a neobank.

Elders joins PCF Group

by • 21 Dec 2022

Elders’ national network of brokers will aggregate under Choice, as the agribusiness specialist joins PCF... READ MORE

Criminal proceedings against CBA dismissed

by Annie Kane • 20 Dec 2022

The Federal Court has dismissed criminal proceedings brought against CBA after finding they were statute... READ MORE

Broker-borrower digital loan disparity widens

by • 20 Dec 2022

While borrowers’ expectations for digital loan applications have increased, brokers’ uncertainty persists.

Aussie brokers begin transition to Lendi Platform

by Reporter • 20 Dec 2022

The first swathe of Aussie brokers has begun migrating onto the Lendi Platform, as the group ramps up its move to an... READ MORE

ASIC industry costs $2.2m less than forecast

by Annie Kane • 19 Dec 2022

A total of $8.676 million will be charged to credit intermediaries to cover ASIC’s regulatory costs for the year,... READ MORE

Almost 60% of Aussies believe mortgage brokers are expensive

by Annie Kane • 19 Dec 2022

The common misconception that mortgage brokers charge a hefty fee is pertinent in Australia, a new report by Pepper... READ MORE

Business gearing up for holiday trade: NAB data

by Adrian Suljanovic • 19 Dec 2022

The major bank has revealed a surge in businesses using working capital lending to stock up on popular holiday... READ MORE

ING pays over $53k for alleged CDR failures

by Annie Kane • 16 Dec 2022

ING Bank (Australia) has paid $53,280 in penalties for allegedly missing open banking deadlines and making “a... READ MORE

ANZ ‘confident’ over Suncorp deal

by • 16 Dec 2022

Eager to enter the “fast-growing” Queensland market, ANZ’s chairman, Paul O’Sullivan, was hopeful the Suncorp... READ MORE

Large ADI turnarounds fastest on record: Broker Pulse

by Malavika Santhebennur • 16 Dec 2022

Turnaround times dropped to four days in November at the large banks, with most lenders in the segment either holding... READ MORE

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