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Wisr hails broker channel amid return to loan book growth

by Will Paige • 4 Feb 2025
The non-bank lender has praised the broker channel as a “key part” of its loan originations rising 77 per cent...READ MORE

Auswide shareholders vote in favour of MyState merger
by Ben Squires • 3 Feb 2025

The merger between two non-major lenders has been given the green light by Auswide shareholders.

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Industry to pay $2.72m for CSLR
by Ben Squires • 3 Feb 2025
Estimates for the third levy period have been released along with the announcement of a “comprehensive review” of... READ MORE

Broker-settled commercial loans value hits record high
by Will Paige • 3 Feb 2025
The number of mortgage brokers writing commercial loans has risen significantly in a sign that more brokers may be... READ MORE

Specialist brokerage launched for accountants
by Will Paige • 3 Feb 2025

A new mortgage broking service has been launched for accounting professionals.

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Equilibria Finance appoints new member to leadership team
by Annie Kane • 31 Jan 2025
Sydney-based brokerage Equilibria Finance has restructured its leadership team, appointing Doug Mathlin as its new head... READ MORE

Westpac launches digital applications with CitoPlus
by Ben Squires • 31 Jan 2025
The major has confirmed that accredited brokers from all aggregators can now submit Westpac business loan applications... READ MORE

SMEs lean on brokers amid prolonged cash crunch
by Will Paige • 31 Jan 2025
An uptick in financial distress and cash flow problems are driving more small businesses to seek out support from... READ MORE

Female broker numbers growing, but more progress needed: MFAA
by Will Paige • 31 Jan 2025
The number of female brokers has increased, but more still needs to be done to boost female representation across the... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 27–31...
by Ben Squires • 31 Jan 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 31... READ MORE

Stephen Jones will not seek re-election
by Reporter • 31 Jan 2025
The Financial Services Minister and Assistant Treasurer has announced that he will step down from his role at the next... READ MORE

NAB joins Westpac in revising rate cut forecast
by Will Paige • 30 Jan 2025
Lower-than-expected inflation data has prompted another big four bank to move forward its forecast for when the central... READ MORE

Brokerage appoints new Qld state manager
by Ben Squires • 30 Jan 2025
The brokerage brand has appointed a new state manager for Queensland to build relationships and support expansion... READ MORE

YBR welcomes private lender to its panel
by Will Paige • 30 Jan 2025

Yellow Brick Road has welcomed a private credit commercial lender to its lender panel.

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Westpac brings forward rate cut forecast
by Annie Kane • 29 Jan 2025
Following the release of new inflation data, another major bank has said it expects the central bank to start the... READ MORE

Quarterly inflation data drops further, rate cut hopes rise
by Annie Kane and Will Paige • 29 Jan 2025
New CPI figures have shown that inflation continues to fall, stoking hopes that the central bank will start its easing... READ MORE

CDR rule change to shield brokers from fraud: Biza
by Will Paige • 29 Jan 2025
New rules to expand the Consumer Data Right to non-bank lending will “help prevent fraudsters from impersonating... READ MORE

How to master operations for sustainable business growth
by Arabella Walton • 29 Jan 2025
Brokers wanting to grow their businesses without burning out need to learn to optimise operations, according to... READ MORE

Sluggish construction among 2025 housing trends, flags CoreLogic
by Will Paige • 29 Jan 2025
Rising unemployment, slowing net migration, and stagnant residential construction are all set to impact the property... READ MORE

Treasurer gives go-ahead for MyState-Auswide Bank merger
by Annie Kane • 28 Jan 2025
Two non-major banks are on track to merge next month, after the federal Treasurer approved their proposed merger... READ MORE

AFG senior sales leader David Vizza becomes a broker
by Will Paige and Annie Kane • 28 Jan 2025
The former AFG sales manager is stepping out of aggregation to become a broker director at his brother and cousin’s... READ MORE

Former bank boss named in Australia Day Honours List
by Will Paige • 28 Jan 2025
Several members of the finance industry, including a former bank CEO, have been recognised in the Australia Day 2025... READ MORE

Firstmac fined $8m for failing to meet DDOs
by Annie Kane • 24 Jan 2025
The Federal Court has ordered the non-bank to pay $8 million in penalties for failing to meet its design and... READ MORE

Flint reveals new ownership structure
by Annie Kane • 24 Jan 2025
Sydney-based brokerage Flint has reshaped its ownership structure and leadership team following a merger with another... READ MORE

Don’t expect surge in home values after rate cuts: CoreLogic

by Will Paige • 24 Jan 2025
While interest rates are expected to drop this year, the rate-cutting cycle may have minimal impact on home values and... READ MORE

Government announces major investments in housing supply and green...
by Will Paige • 24 Jan 2025
The Albanese government has revealed that it will make significant investments aimed at increasing housing supply and... READ MORE

AFG welcomes new NSW partnerships manager
by Annie Kane • 24 Jan 2025
A business lending specialist has joined aggregation AFG as its new partnerships manager for... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 20–24...
by Ben Squires • 24 Jan 2025
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 24... READ MORE

Satisfaction with credit assessors at record high: Broker Pulse
by Annie Kane • 23 Jan 2025
Credit assessors earned their highest satisfaction score from brokers in December, according to a new... READ MORE

Investor lodgements hit 8-year high: AFG
by Ben Squires • 23 Jan 2025
Almost a third of all mortgages lodged by AFG brokers in the second quarter of the financial year 2025 were for... READ MORE
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