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Commissions come early for Finsure brokers

by • 2 Jun 2022

Brokers at Finsure Group may have their commissions paid early as part of a new initiative.

Rate Money welcomes new distribution manager

by reporter • 2 Jun 2022

Non-bank lender Rate Money has strengthened its management team with a new national sales and distribution manager to... READ MORE

Tighter bank regulations have hit shareholders, not competition: APRA

by Sarah Simpkins • 2 Jun 2022

The APRA chair has said smaller banks have been able to gain market share despite increased regulations, but... READ MORE

House price growth stumbles in line with predictions

by • 1 Jun 2022

Skyrocketing house price growth appears to have faltered, after prices fell nationally in May, as the cost of borrowing... READ MORE

CBA flags importance of brokers in rising rate environment

by reporter • 1 Jun 2022

The major bank has said that brokers play “an important role” in supporting customers in the current... READ MORE

Lend expands panel with asset finance players

by • 1 Jun 2022

The SME finance platform has embraced an emerging trend in commercial lending, confirming three new additions to its... READ MORE

Tasmania targets building sector pressures, in bid for housing

by Sarah Simpkins • 1 Jun 2022

While multiple builders have collapsed around the country, Tasmania has estimated it will need thousands more... READ MORE

70% of mortgages go through a broker: MFAA

by Annie Kane • 31 May 2022

Broker market share has hit new heights, with 70 per cent of all new residential home loans written by mortgage... READ MORE

Borrowers not ready for rising rates: Mortgage Choice

by Sarah Simpkins • 31 May 2022

A new survey from Mortgage Choice has found the majority of home loan customers are not prepared for the coming upswing... READ MORE

AFCA commits to user-pays funding model

by • 31 May 2022

In the wake of 60 meetings with industry bodies and members, the ombudsman’s board has agreed to a funding model... READ MORE

Pepper Money names 1st NZ country head

by Sarah Simpkins • 30 May 2022

Pepper Money has recruited a new leader for its New Zealand business, as its gears up to expand further across the... READ MORE

P&N welcomes new GM of business banking

by Annie Kane • 30 May 2022

As P&N Group prepares to “reinvigorate” its business banking presence, it has welcomed a new general manager of... READ MORE

NSW extends stamp duty exemptions for farmers

by Annie Kane • 30 May 2022

The NSW government has passed new laws that will see stamp duty exemptions extended on the transfer of primary... READ MORE

SME lending fintech wraps $6.5m raise

by Sarah Simpkins • 30 May 2022

Fintech lender Grapple has completed a $6.5 million capital raise, with plans to expand its footprint in the $3 billion... READ MORE

AFG GM to join MFAA board

by Sarah Simpkins • 27 May 2022

A member of the aggregator’s executive team is set to take a seat on the board of the Mortgage and Finance... READ MORE

Early commission payment loans open to full broker market

by Annie Kane • 27 May 2022

The full broker market can now access upfront commissions early, after fintech Possibl expands its offering to the... READ MORE

Grow expands structured finance, appoints senior partner

by • 27 May 2022

The non-bank lender has included a new addition to its structured finance and payments division, naming David Keeling... READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 23-27 May

by Reporter • 27 May 2022

The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 27... READ MORE

New broker head for Heritage Bank amid leadership shuffle

by Sarah Simpkins • 26 May 2022

The mutual bank has promoted a state manager to lead its mortgage broker operations, as its last head has joined the... READ MORE

Bluestone boosts non-prime support for brokers

by • 26 May 2022

Bluestone Home Loans has announced a team of senior underwriters will garner additional support for brokers when... READ MORE

Prime welcomes new BDMs amid SME lending boom

by Annie Kane • 26 May 2022

The non-bank lender has expanded its growing business development team by two members to help meet rising demand from... READ MORE

‘Clawback should be abandoned’: Former ASIC deputy chair

by Annie Kane • 25 May 2022

With the best interests duty now in place, clawback “should be abandoned”, Daniel Crennan QC, the former deputy... READ MORE

Men’s doubts around female brokers’ experience and knowledge...

by Sarah Simpkins • 25 May 2022

New research has highlighted gaps between what male and female brokers believe is slowing down the progress of women... READ MORE

Grant Bailey joins Deposit Assure

by Annie Kane • 25 May 2022

Deposit bond provider Deposit Assure has welcomed Grant Bailey to the new role of head of partnerships.

How will Labor’s policies tackle housing affordability?

by • 25 May 2022

As the Australian Labor Party takes the front seat, economists unpick how the raft of policy measures will combat... READ MORE

Joust embraces instant connectivity with borrower, broker platform

by • 25 May 2022

The fintech has continued its drive towards digitising the lending experience, releasing an update designed... READ MORE

Broking industry reacts to Labor win

by Annie Kane • 24 May 2022

Following the federal election, members of the mortgage broking industry have voiced hope that a Labor-led government... READ MORE

Moneytech joins Vow/YBR panel

by reporter • 24 May 2022

The SME lender Moneytech has formed a strategic referral partnership with the Yellow Brick Road Group, joining its... READ MORE

Credit Mediation Service, Choice Debt Solutions join forces

by Reporter • 24 May 2022

Two of Australia’s oldest debt negotiations houses have merged, gearing up to prepare for heightened broker... READ MORE

Buyers Choice CEO bids farewell

by • 23 May 2022

Brett Mansfield has announced his resignation as chief executive of Buyers Choice, departing from the MoneyQuest... READ MORE

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