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Pepper launches real-time credit approvals
by Annie Kane • 30 Aug 2024
The lender has begun a trial of real-time credit approvals for its mortgages, with CEO Mario Rehayem saying this will...READ MORE
Resimac sees surge in broker applications
by Annie Kane • 30 Aug 2024
Growing mortgage and asset finance originations from brokers helped deliver a 22 per cent rise in Resimac’s... READ MORE
Great Southern Bank welcomes new chair
by Ben Squires • 30 Aug 2024
Deborah O’Toole will commence her new role after the mutual bank’s AGM in November.
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Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 26–30 August...
by Annie Kane • 30 Aug 2024
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 30... READ MORE
Brokers see pre-approvals surge ahead of spring
by Annie Kane • 29 Aug 2024
With spring just around the corner, buyers have been busy turning to brokers to access finance ahead of the busiest... READ MORE
Banks will soon need to consider climate risk when lending: APRA
by Annie Kane • 29 Aug 2024
The prudential regulator has revealed that it will lift expectations for banks to consider climate-related risk in... READ MORE
SME lender closes $35m funding round
by Annie Kane • 29 Aug 2024
The SME lender will reportedly use the money to invest in data models, platforms that deliver “better credit... READ MORE
Inflation continues downward trajectory
by Annie Kane • 28 Aug 2024
New figures show that the cost of goods continues to fall, with inflation falling in July 2024, but still above the... READ MORE
Broker channel supporting Liberty’s diversified growth
by Annie Kane • 28 Aug 2024
Broker flows helped Liberty Group achieve record loan originations over the financial year 2024, despite mortgage... READ MORE
Why measurement is key to overcoming gender biases
by Malavika Santhebennur • 28 Aug 2024
The MFAA CEO has urged organisations to measure their recruitment, retention, and incentive strategies to ensure that... READ MORE
‘At risk’ mortgagor levels dropped in July: Roy Morgan
by Ben Squires • 28 Aug 2024
The number of mortgage holders ‘at risk’ fell in July following the introduction of stage 3 tax cuts, according to... READ MORE
Government’s 1.2m housing target ‘a joke’, says Bragg
by Annie Kane • 27 Aug 2024
EXCLUSIVE The shadow housing minister has lampooned the government’s 1.2 million housing target, adding the Liberal... READ MORE
Bendigo grows loan book as brokers flock to new platform
by Ben Squires • 27 Aug 2024
More than $365 million in loans were settled through the Bendigo lending platform during its pilot phase (2H24),... READ MORE
WA makes move to help finish stalled residential construction
by Juliet Helmke • 27 Aug 2024
The Western Australian government has announced a second round of funding to help builders complete unfinished... READ MORE
Association heads lament BOQ ‘pause’
by Annie Kane • 26 Aug 2024
Brokers will be frustrated by the bank’s move to pause third-party distribution for home loans, the FBAA and MFAA... READ MORE
Scam Awareness Week urges vigilance
by Ben Squires • 26 Aug 2024
The annual scam awareness campaign has started, acting as a reminder that lenders, borrowers, and brokers can never be... READ MORE
Major banks reducing rates out of cycle
by Annie Kane • 23 Aug 2024
Australia’s largest lender has dropped some of its variable rates out of cycle, as other majors make tweaks to their... READ MORE
BOQ ‘pauses’ broker channel for home loans
by Annie Kane • 23 Aug 2024
The lender will “pause” new home loan business from the broker channel from the end of this month as it moves to... READ MORE
Broker population hits new high
by Annie Kane • 23 Aug 2024
There are now more mortgage brokers than ever, with new stats showing a 3.3 per cent increase in the broker... READ MORE
BOQ announces major restructure
by Ben Squires • 23 Aug 2024
The non-major lender has made major changes to its structure, including hundreds of job cuts, as it changes strategy to... READ MORE
Submissions open for brand-new Commercial Finance Awards 2024
by Malavika Santhebennur • 23 Aug 2024
The Adviser is pleased to launch the inaugural awards, which champion members of the commercial finance... READ MORE
‘I want to hear from brokers the most’ for housing inquiry:...
by Annie Kane • 22 Aug 2024
EXCLUSIVE The chair of the Senate’s new inquiry into home ownership has said he wants to hear from brokers ‘the... READ MORE
MA Financial to acquire ≤$1bn in asset finance loans
by Ben Squires • 22 Aug 2024
The asset manager has signed a strategic partnership to acquire up to $1 billion of commercial asset finance... READ MORE
Brighten appoints new senior BDM for Victoria
by Ben Squires • 22 Aug 2024
The non-bank lender’s new appointment comes in response to strong demand for finance in the Victorian market.
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Should we have gender quotas in financial services?
by Malavika Santhebennur • 22 Aug 2024
An executive at the Institute of Public Accountants has suggested that a discussion around the need for gender quotas... READ MORE
‘Focus on trust and stay at it’, Bouris and Symond tell brokers
by Annie Kane • 21 Aug 2024
Broking legends Mark Bouris and James Symond have put forward their top advice for broker success at National Finance... READ MORE
Is the Great Australian Dream ‘dead’?
by Annie Kane • 21 Aug 2024
The Greens have claimed the Australian dream of home ownership “is dead” after new data suggests the top 10... READ MORE
Metro Finance names new CEO
by Ben Squires • 21 Aug 2024
The new CEO steps into the top job after more than a decade of service at the asset finance provider.
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Non-bank boosts leadership team with executive appointments
by Ben Squires • 21 Aug 2024
Newly formed leadership roles have been announced at the non-bank to bolster its support to the broker channel.
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ORDE launches Residential Construction loans
by Reporter • 21 Aug 2024
Non-bank lender ORDE Financial has added a new Residential Construction product for borrowers looking to build new... READ MORE
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