Powered by MOMENTUM MEDIA
lawyers weekly logo
Advertisement

Breaking News

Lenders welcome move to ban credit cards for online gambling
by Annie Kane • 1 May 2023
The banking industry has welcomed the news that the federal government will ban the use of credit cards for online... READ MORE

SME confidence ‘negative’ in Q1 despite resilience
by Adrian Suljanovic • 1 May 2023
A major bank’s quarterly survey on small and medium-sized enterprises has revealed business confidence has remained... READ MORE

SMEs switch to non-banks during trying times
by • 28 Apr 2023
Despite many small- to medium-sized businesses making plans for growth, tightened lending conditions are encouraging... READ MORE

SME lender reports rise in originations for 3Q23
by Adrian Suljanovic • 28 Apr 2023
Prospa Group Limited has released a trading update for the quarter ended 31 March 2023, reporting lifts in originations... READ MORE

Aggregator appoints new state director
by Adrian Suljanovic • 28 Apr 2023
Trent Clyne has been appointed to the role of state director for Loan Market’s Queensland network. READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 24–28 April
by Adrian Suljanovic • 28 Apr 2023
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 28... READ MORE

CDR action initiation would benefit brokers, FBAA tells Senate
by Annie Kane • 27 Apr 2023
Expanding the Consumer Data Right to give brokers ‘action initiation’ privileges would benefit mortgage borrowers,... READ MORE

Submissions open for Australian Broking Awards 2023
by Malavika Santhebennur • 27 Apr 2023
Nominations and submissions have opened for this year’s Australian Broking Awards, run with the support of principal... READ MORE

Cyber attack to weigh on non-bank lender’s bottom line
by • 27 Apr 2023
A non-bank lender has acknowledged the major impact of a cyber attack last month on the company. READ MORE

Brighten launches bridging loan product
by Adrian Suljanovic • 27 Apr 2023
A non-bank lender has introduced its new short-term bridging loan product aimed at alleviating pain points associated... READ MORE

Brokers flocked to major banks in March: Broker Pulse
by Malavika Santhebennur • 26 Apr 2023
The proportion of brokers recommending the big four to their clients rose to its second-highest level on record,... READ MORE

MFAA launches new digital marketing e-book
by Adrian Suljanovic • 26 Apr 2023
The Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia has released a new digital guide helping brokers build an effective... READ MORE

AI could help improve energy efficiency for Australian homes
by Reporter • 26 Apr 2023
CoreLogic, in collaboration with the national science agency, CSIRO, is trialling a new artificial intelligence system... READ MORE

WCFF appoints 3 new board members
by • 26 Apr 2023
The Women’s Commercial Finance Forum has appointed three new directors to continue supporting women in commercial... READ MORE

Firstmac receives $40m green loan investment
by Adrian Suljanovic • 24 Apr 2023
A non-bank lender has received a $40 million investment by the CEFC to provide discounted finance for its retail green... READ MORE

Victorian government compensates Porter Davis collapse victims
by Annie Kane • 24 Apr 2023
Home owners impacted by the Porter Davis collapse may be eligible for compensation as part of a new initiative from the... READ MORE

Zarko Jokic joins Credit Fix Solutions
by Annie Kane • 24 Apr 2023
The former MFAA state manager for NSW/ACT, Zarko Jokic, has joined the credit repair company as its inaugural industry... READ MORE

LMG appoints new exec member

by Reporter • 24 Apr 2023
Cherie Bell has joined the aggregator’s executive team, tasked with unlocking more revenue opportunities for... READ MORE

Should the RBA board only meet 8 times a year?
by Annie Kane • 21 Apr 2023
OPINION An RBA fit for the future has suggested that the central bank should have two boards and should meet eight... READ MORE

Business activity returns to pre-COVID-19 levels: CreditorWatch
by • 21 Apr 2023
Despite high inflation and rising interest rates, credit inquiries increased by almost 30 per cent in the month to... READ MORE

The biggest property headlines from week 17–21 April
by Reporter • 21 Apr 2023
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 21... READ MORE

RBA review calls for central bank to have 2 boards
by Annie Kane • 20 Apr 2023
The government has accepted all 51 recommendations of the RBA Review, including that the central bank should have two... READ MORE

Earlypay welcomes Tony Harmey as BDM
by Annie Kane • 20 Apr 2023
The cash flow finance lender has appointed the former Apricity Finance national head of sales and relationship as a BDM... READ MORE

Angle Finance joins Finsure lending panel
by Adrian Suljanovic • 20 Apr 2023
The asset finance lender has become the lender to join the mortgage aggregator’s lending panel. READ MORE

Car loans drive up Plenti loan book to $1.77bn
by Annie Kane • 20 Apr 2023
The non-bank lender’s loan book grew 36 per cent in the quarter ended 31 March, driven by strong automotive loan... READ MORE