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Brokers urge lenders to adapt with market demands

by Kate Aubrey • 21 Dec 2023

In response to the ever-shifting landscape of the financial market, brokers are emphasising the crucial need for...READ MORE

Loss-making sales may indicate more mortgage stress: CoreLogic

by Adrian Suljanovic • 21 Dec 2023

CoreLogic’s recent report for the September quarter has revealed an uptick in loss-making resales.

Pepper Advantage makes executive team appointment

by Adrian Suljanovic • 21 Dec 2023

The global credit intelligence company has announced a new senior appointment in order to strengthen growth in the Asia... READ MORE

Brokers take on business advisory amid struggles: Moneytech

by Kate Aubrey • 20 Dec 2023

Finance brokers are increasingly assuming a business advisory role as businesses grapple with mounting economic... READ MORE

What lessons can brokers pull from 2023?

by Reporter • 20 Dec 2023

According to industry veteran Nick Young of Trail Homes, while the year has been challenging, it’s not as dire as... READ MORE

Height and density bonuses available for NSW developers

by Adrian Suljanovic • 20 Dec 2023

NSW’s new planning policy allowing developers to build higher, bigger buildings in return for more affordable housing... READ MORE

Thousands of Qld homes impacted by Cyclone Jasper

by Kate Aubrey • 19 Dec 2023

As ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper has wreaked havoc on the Far North Queensland coast, lenders and brokers stand prepared... READ MORE

Regional small businesses showing ‘poor health’: Prospa

by Adrian Suljanovic • 19 Dec 2023

With mounting concerns from brokers about SMEs accessing finance, new data from the fintech lender has shown additional... READ MORE

¾ SMEs struggle to raise capital: OnDeck

by Adrian Suljanovic • 19 Dec 2023

The SME lender has found that the majority of small businesses are facing hurdles when raising capital and has... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Martin Reidy, Yellow Brick Road, Leongatha

by Kate Aubrey • 19 Dec 2023

After gaining valuable experience under the guidance of an established brokerage in Melbourne, Martin Reidy made the... READ MORE

Connective wins court case appeal

by Annie Kane • 18 Dec 2023

The major aggregator has won its appeal against the Supreme Court of Victoria’s judgment relating to its shareholder... READ MORE

SMEs unfairly ‘penalised’ by credit scoring system, brokers warn

by Annie Kane • 18 Dec 2023

The broking industry is urging lenders and credit scoring companies to change the ‘unjustified’ way credit scoring... READ MORE

Broker flooded with phone calls from anxious borrowers

by Malavika Santhebennur • 18 Dec 2023

The Victorian broker has said she is receiving an influx of calls from borrowers facing financial hardship as they roll... READ MORE

How brokers are building better client relationships

by Adrian Suljanovic • 18 Dec 2023

Brokers reveal how they’re developing stronger relationships with clients on the back of a new research... READ MORE

Associations applaud move to examine home loan price inquiry

by Annie Kane • 15 Dec 2023

The broker associations have welcomed the news that the government will examine the outstanding recommendations of the... READ MORE

Brokers react to startling first time buyer figure

by Josh Needs • 15 Dec 2023

With new research revealing that less than half of future first-time buyers would use a broker, members of the industry... READ MORE

Entourage snaps up third brokerage

by Annie Kane • 15 Dec 2023

Logical Choice Finance has merged with the Victoria-based brokerage, continuing the trend of mortgage brokerage... READ MORE

Salt & Lime joins Purple Circle lending panel

by Josh Needs • 15 Dec 2023

The debt consolidation lender, which is focused on improving financial literacy, is now available to Purple Circle... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 11–15...

by Adrian Suljanovic • 15 Dec 2023

The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 15... READ MORE

Broker loyalty maintains strength

by Josh Needs • 14 Dec 2023

A greater proportion of mortgagors are loyal to their broker than those borrowing through the direct channel, according... READ MORE

Resimac launches new lending division

by Reporter • 14 Dec 2023

A new secured business loan division has been set up by the non-bank following broker feedback – with a new national... READ MORE

How brokers can protect their clients’ privacy

by Adrian Suljanovic • 14 Dec 2023

An aggregator has stressed the importance of safeguarding broker clients’ privacy as we head into the new... READ MORE

Bluestone appoints head of originations

by Adrian Suljanovic • 14 Dec 2023

The mortgage lender has announced the appointment of Rob Westgarth as its new head of originations.

Industry raises thousands for charity at mental health event

by Annie Kane • 13 Dec 2023

A total of $12,800 has been raised for Beyond Blue after the AMP Foundation matched the $6,400 raised by members of the... READ MORE

Business administrations surge, failure risk increases

by Kate Aubrey • 13 Dec 2023

While new data portrays a grim outlook for the healthcare sector in 2024, some brokers hold contrasting opinions,... READ MORE

ASIC bans NSW finance broker

by Reporter • 13 Dec 2023

ASIC has banned a NSW finance broker from engaging in credit activities and suspended his brokerage for two... READ MORE

Oak Capital appoints first national sales manager

by Reporter • 13 Dec 2023

The private lender has promoted its state manager for southern states to the new position of national sales... READ MORE

Lender loyalty tax persists in impacting borrowers

by Kate Aubrey • 12 Dec 2023

Existing borrowers have been charged rates 0.29 bps higher than new borrowers on average, presenting challenges for... READ MORE

Brokerage co-founder becomes CEO of PropHero

by Annie Kane • 12 Dec 2023

Broker partnerships will be top of mind for the proptech company, as it confirmed it has appointed a brokerage... READ MORE

Foreign investment changes a ‘step in the right direction’:...

by Josh Needs • 12 Dec 2023

A tripling of foreign investor fees, while a positive step, will not solve the housing crisis, members of the broking... READ MORE

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