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Brokers fear ‘trouble ahead’ as rate rise expected
by • 3 May 2022
All eyes will be on the Reserve Bank of Australia today (3 May), with a looming rate rise expected across the finance...READ MORE
‘Asinine’, excessive: Breach reporting regime weighs on industry
by Sarah Simpkins • 3 May 2022
A new report has warned ASIC’s breach reporting regime has taken a toll on the financial services sector in its first... READ MORE
Labor pitches new housing policy, pledges 40% equity purchase
by • 2 May 2022
Anthony Albanese has pledged $329 million to assist more Australians in entering the property market.
READ MOREMortgage Choice launches new white label offering
by • 2 May 2022
The aggregator has launched its fourth white label offering after extending its partnership with Bluestone Home... READ MORE
38% of SMEs considering alternative lenders: FICO
by • 2 May 2022
Over one-third of Australian SMEs are open to exploring their funding options with non-traditional lenders, according... READ MORE
BOQ integrates e-lodgement, application tracking services
by • 2 May 2022
The non-major bank has said the initiatives are designed to provide a simpler, more efficient experience for... READ MORE
PLAN’s former head of southern region joins IBN Private
by Annie Kane • 2 May 2022
After relocating to Queensland, the former head of southern region for PLAN Australia, Allan Brown, has joined IBN... READ MORE
Pepper confirms new regional, state leadership roles
by • 29 Apr 2022
The non-bank has revealed the appointment of three new leadership positions, including two regional managerial... READ MORE
Connective launches free credit checks
by Reporter • 29 Apr 2022
The aggregator has rolled out free and unlimited credit checks for its members across residential, commercial and asset... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 25-29 April
by Reporter • 29 Apr 2022
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 29... READ MORE
Winners of Better Business Awards 2022 Qld unveiled
by Malavika Santhebennur • 28 Apr 2022
The Adviser is pleased to reveal the top brokers in Queensland at the Better Business Awards... READ MORE
Family benefit assessments ‘unjust’: Brokers urge reforms
by • 28 Apr 2022
A group of female brokers is preparing to meet with lenders to discuss amendments to family support policies to enable... READ MORE
Prospa reports $69m loan book bump
by • 28 Apr 2022
The lender’s latest quarterly figures have revealed it reached a record level of gross loans over the period,... READ MORE
Plenti hits record quarterly originations
by Reporter • 28 Apr 2022
The lender has reported $321.9 million in quarterly originations during the March quarter, almost double... READ MORE
Lendi picks CBA’s Steph Kay
by • 28 Apr 2022
Home loan platform and retail broker network, Lendi Group, has appointed Steph Kay as its new head of strategic... READ MORE
Mortgage lending industry favours Liberal-National election win
by Annie Kane • 27 Apr 2022
The mortgage and finance lending industry believes that Scott Morrison would make a better Prime Minister than Anthony... READ MORE
Borrowers unable to get finance amid tradie shortage
by • 27 Apr 2022
A NSW North Coast broker has raised concerns many clients in flood-impacted areas are unable to get finance due to a... READ MORE
SMEs continue to invest in machinery
by • 27 Apr 2022
Demand for asset finance goes up as SME businesses invest in their recovery out of the pandemic, data reveals.
READ MOREWisr surpasses $1bn in loan originations
by Annie Kane • 27 Apr 2022
After originating $158 million in the third quarter of the financial year 2022, the non-bank lender has now originated... READ MORE
Victoria announces small-business tech investment rebate
by • 26 Apr 2022
The state’s government will assist small businesses in investing in digital tools to assist operations, including... READ MORE
RBA will hike by 40 bps in June: Westpac
by Annie Kane • 22 Apr 2022
The central bank may hike rates substantially in June to combat rapidly rising inflation, the major bank has said in a... READ MORE
AUSTRAC flags financial services duty in digital theft prevention
by • 22 Apr 2022
The government agency has released two guides on digital currency theft, stating that financial services providers... READ MORE
Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 18-22 April
by reporter • 22 Apr 2022
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property titles from the week ending 22... READ MORE
How the broking industry could benefit from CDR data
by Annie Kane • 22 Apr 2022
Aggregators and lenders may be able to harness consumer data right and open banking data to speed up serviceability and... READ MORE
Giving brokers CDR data shows they’re ‘professional class’:...
by Malavika Santhebennur • 21 Apr 2022
Granting mortgage brokers access to consumer data under open banking establishes them as a “professional class”,... READ MORE
LNP commits $75m to farm ownership scheme
by Annie Kane • 21 Apr 2022
The pilot initiative of the Future Farmer Guarantee Scheme aims to support farmers into first-time... READ MORE
Finsure strives for 50-50 gender representation
by Annie Kane • 21 Apr 2022
The aggregator is pushing for a 50-50 split between women and men in its broker network, noting a recent drop in the... READ MORE
Brokers surveyed on best non-bank products
by reporter • 20 Apr 2022
With a rapidly changing lending landscape and new product innovations, The Adviser is asking brokers to rank the best... READ MORE

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