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UFinancial expands in-house financial services suite
by Fabian Cotter • 18 Jan 2023
A new commercial division is to be headed up by Angus Macdonald, Melbourne-based UFinancial has announced. READ MORE

First aggregator turns on open banking for brokers
by Annie Kane • 17 Jan 2023
Finsure has officially made open banking data available to its brokers for use in loan applications, becoming the... READ MORE

Major brokerage group hires new C-level executive
by Annie Kane • 17 Jan 2023
The Lendi Group will welcome a new C-level executive at the end of the month, filling the void left by former... READ MORE

Rapid credit approval ‘critical’ for SME lending: ScotPac
by Fabian Cotter • 17 Jan 2023
Three most common SME lending “themes” lenders need to provide have been revealed, according to the latest ScotPac... READ MORE

NSW borrowers compare property tax costs amid new scheme
by • 17 Jan 2023
More than 55,000 Australians have used an online calculator to understand their options under the NSW First Home... READ MORE

Refinancing hits ‘all-time high’ in November: ABS
by Fabian Cotter • 16 Jan 2023
A new record has been set for external refinancing, with more than $19.5 billion of loans changing lenders in November,... READ MORE

NSW property tax option starts today
by Annie Kane • 16 Jan 2023
NSW’s First Home Buyer Choice has officially come into effect today, enabling buyers to opt out of paying stamp duty... READ MORE

Over half of SMEs expect Australia will enter a recession
by Jon Bragg • 16 Jan 2023
A new survey has gauged the views of Aussie small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). READ MORE

Pepper Money announced as partner of Wests Tigers
by Annie Kane • 13 Jan 2023
The non-bank lender has become a premier partner of the NSW-based rugby league team synonymous with legend Benji... READ MORE

Aggregator bolsters broker support team
by Adrian Suljanovic • 13 Jan 2023
outsource Financial has expanded its level of support to keep up with growth and better maintain its relationship with... READ MORE

Moneytech offering Velocity Points to SME customers
by Annie Kane • 13 Jan 2023
The SME lender has partnered with Virgin Australia Business Flyer and Velocity Frequent Flyer to offer Velocity Points... READ MORE

Marketplace Finance recruits relationship manager
by Adrian Suljanovic • 13 Jan 2023
The brokerage has announced the appointment of Kim Le Sech, expanding its relationship management team and upholding... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from week 9 to 13 January
by Adrian Suljanovic • 13 Jan 2023
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 13... READ MORE

Athena ramps up broker strategy with new head of distribution
by Annie Kane • 12 Jan 2023
The fintech lender has hired Adelaide Bank’s former head of broker to accelerate its entry into the third-party... READ MORE

Home Equity Access Scheme not a credit product: ASIC
by Annie Kane • 12 Jan 2023
The financial regulator has clarified that the government’s Home Equity Access Scheme is not considered a credit... READ MORE

33% of Aussies saving to buy a home: BOQ

by Adrian Suljanovic • 12 Jan 2023
Research by the non-major bank has revealed the top financial goals its customers are saving towards in 2023. READ MORE

Resolve Finance celebrates $1.5bn in loans
by Adrian Suljanovic • 12 Jan 2023
The brokerage has announced that it has now written more than $1.5 billion in loans. READ MORE

Brokerage opens office in Nepal
by Annie Kane • 11 Jan 2023
Smartmove has opened its first office in Nepal as the brokerage expands its loan processing support for brokers and... READ MORE

Borrowers encouraged to use Victorian Homebuyer Fund
by Annie Kane • 11 Jan 2023
The Andrews government has encouraged home buyers to utilise its shared equity scheme, the Victorian Homebuyer Fund, to... READ MORE

NAB brings $1k flood grants to WA and NT
by Adrian Suljanovic • 11 Jan 2023
The major bank has opened applications for the emergency grants to Western Australian and Northern Territory customers... READ MORE

Almost 1/3 of mortgagors plan to refinance in 2023
by Adrian Suljanovic • 10 Jan 2023
A survey commissioned by Mortgage Choice found that around one-third of Australian home loan customers are considering... READ MORE

More majors offer WA flood support
by Adrian Suljanovic • 10 Jan 2023
NAB, ANZ, and Westpac have made financial assistance offers available to flood-affected customers in Western... READ MORE

Government looks to help older home owners retrofit homes
by Fabian Cotter • 10 Jan 2023
A new program is being developed to enable elderly home owners to take up loans or use home equity to make... READ MORE

Brokers reveal borrowers’ top rising-rate questions — and why
by Fabian Cotter • 9 Jan 2023
Many borrowers are experiencing rising rates for the first time, but are they asking brokers the right questions now?... READ MORE

3 predictions impacting mortgage lending in 2023: Wave Money
by Fabian Cotter • 9 Jan 2023
Post-pandemic conditions could impact home lending this year in three key ways, Wave Money has predicted. READ MORE