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ACCC extends Suncorp-ANZ merger review
by • 19 Apr 2023
Suncorp has acknowledged the consumer watchdog’s request for more time to approve the merger deal with ANZ. READ MORE

Non-bank lender dumps clawbacks
by • 19 Apr 2023
Mortgage Ezy has abolished clawbacks for its lending products in a move to support brokers. READ MORE

Alex Bank appoints CCO

by Adrian Suljanovic • 19 Apr 2023
The digital bank has announced the appointment of Steve Degetto as chief commercial officer in an effort to bolster its... READ MORE

Bank impersonation among top scam trends: ACCC
by Annie Kane • 19 Apr 2023
A record $3.1 billion was lost to scams in 2022, with bank impersonation scams — including those relating to loans... READ MORE

Broker channel welcomes Pepper Money fixed-rate loan innovation

by Annie Kane • 18 Apr 2023
The broking industry has welcomed Pepper Money’s move to offer a two-year home loan product that enables... READ MORE

CommBank launches green asset finance range

by Adrian Suljanovic • 18 Apr 2023
The major bank has announced new green asset finance solutions in an effort to support businesses in their... READ MORE

South-East Qld SMEs get $2.5m flood support
by Adrian Suljanovic • 18 Apr 2023
Twenty-one South-East Queensland councils will receive grants of up to $250,000 per council to help small businesses... READ MORE

Brokers provide 20,000 nights of shelter to underprivileged

by Annie Kane • 17 Apr 2023
Sydney-based brokerage Atelier Wealth has doubled its Homeloans for the Homeless goal, providing 20,000 nights of... READ MORE

Suncorp launches instant pricing tool for brokers
by Annie Kane • 17 Apr 2023
The non-major bank has launched a new instant pricing tool on its broker portal, enabling brokers to complete ‘best... READ MORE

BNPL ‘crucifying cash flow’, broker warns
by • 17 Apr 2023
As more Australians use digital payments for quick cash flow, a finance broker has warned it's hurting small... READ MORE

Business lending growth outpaces housing growth, ANZ reports
by • 14 Apr 2023
The major bank forecasts private sector credit to grow just 3.7 per cent for the year to December 2023, down from 8.4... READ MORE

Alex Bank appoints new state manager
by Adrian Suljanovic • 14 Apr 2023
The digital bank has announced the appointment of Andrew Peng as its new state manager for broker partnerships in... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 10–14 April

by Adrian Suljanovic • 14 Apr 2023
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 14... READ MORE

AFCA names chief ombudsman
by Reporter • 14 Apr 2023
The financial complaints body has announced who its chief ombudsman and chief executive officer will be for the next... READ MORE

Merger laws ‘no longer fit for purpose’: ACCC chair

by Adrian Suljanovic • 13 Apr 2023
ACCC chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb has called for merger law reforms to protect competition in Australia’s current period... READ MORE

90% of broker clients want ‘holistic’ lender info
by Adrian Suljanovic • 13 Apr 2023
New research from Great Southern Bank has revealed the majority of Australians believe brokers should provide more... READ MORE

ATO to further scrutinise 1.7 million property investors
by Kyle Robbins • 13 Apr 2023
The tax office will collect residential investment property loan data, as part of a regular review.  READ MORE

Household spending up in Feb: ABS

by Adrian Suljanovic • 13 Apr 2023
The latest Monthly Household Spending Indicator released by the ABS has revealed almost a 12 per cent increase in... READ MORE

‘We will not pay a ransom’: Latitude refuses cyber criminals
by Reporter • 12 Apr 2023
The personal lender has refused to pay a ransom to criminals who stole personal identification documents in a cyber... READ MORE

Brokers diversifying into commercial lending exceeds 6k: MFAA
by Adrian Suljanovic • 12 Apr 2023
The MFAA has reported the number of mortgage brokers also writing commercial loans has exceeded 6,000 for the first... READ MORE

Mortgagor confidence surges amid rate pause
by • 12 Apr 2023
After the central bank hit pause on cash rate hikes this month, mortgage holders’ confidence has lifted sharply, new... READ MORE

Business confidence increases as price pressures ease
by • 12 Apr 2023
While inflation remains high, business costs eased in March and brought some reprieve for businesses.  READ MORE

50% of fixed-rate loans to expire in September, Aussie warns
by • 11 Apr 2023
Aussie Home Loans has revealed that one in five mortgage holders will have their fixed-rate home loan end in the... READ MORE

Majors gained market share in September 2022 quarter: MFAA

by Adrian Suljanovic • 11 Apr 2023
The proportion of broker-originated home loans settled with the major banks rose in the September 2022 quarter,... READ MORE

Calls for more build-to-rent investment ahead of federal budget
by • 11 Apr 2023
With Australia’s housing supply expected to worsen, the Property Council of Australia is calling for more investment... READ MORE